3405: Sports Supplements and Performance by Nancy Clark on Athletic Nutrition

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3405: Nancy Clark cuts through the hype around sports supplements by emphasizing that no pill or powder can replace a solid nutrition foundation. She explains which supplements may offer small performance benefits, why most products fall short of their promises, and how athletes can make smarter, evidence-based choices that support long-term performance and health. Read along with the original article(s) here: Quotes to ponder: "While a few supplements (beta-alanine, creatine, caffeine, nitrates) might play a small role when added to a well-thought-out fueling plan, no amount of supplements will compensate for a lousy diet." "Fundamental to every high-performance athlete is an effective sports diet." "BCAA research indicates they do not provide any benefits above and beyond the amino acids athletes normally consume when eating protein-rich food at meals and snacks." Episode references: FDA Dietary Supplements Information: Operation Supplement Safety: Australian Institute of Sport ABCD Classification System: Informed Sport: NSF Certified for Sport: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3405: Sports Supplements and Performance by Nancy Clark on Athletic Nutrition is an episode from Optimal Health Daily: Diet | Nutrition | Fitness | Wellness by Optimal Living Daily LLC.

This episode is 12:25 long.

This episode was published on May 23, 2026.

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