Emerging Nutritional Supplements for Strength and Hypertrophy: An Update of the Current Literature. Issue 5 (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gonzalez, Adam M.; Church, David D.; Townsend, Jeremy R.; Bagheri, Reza
• Is Part Of: Strength and conditioning journal. Volume 42:Issue 5(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: citrulline malate -- nitrates -- phosphatidic acid -- branched chain amino acids -- β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate -- betaine; Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Bodybuilding -- Periodicals; Muscle strength -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000552
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-1602

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Several dietary supplements have been proposed as a means of improving muscle strength and hypertrophy when combined with resistance training. However, few have received sufficient attention from sports scientists to produce robust evidence for being well recommended. A growing body of literature has emerged for several dietary ingredients with the potential to promote muscular adaptations. Therefore, the aim of this review is to provide an evidence-based review of the efficacy of emerging nutritional supplements to allow athletes, coaches, and practitioners to make an informed decision when considering their use as a means of improving muscle strength and hypertrophy.