Physician Consultation Prior To Sports Performance Aid Use Urged
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Consumers should consult physicians or nutrition experts before considering using dietary supplements to enhance athletic performance, a joint position paper from the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada and American College of Sports Medicine advises.
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