OTHER ERGOGENIC AGENTS

The quest for athletic perfection continues to promote the production of so-called ergogenic aids. This article reviews some of the most pop ular compounds, their benefits and pitfalls, and cautions against acce pting the often unproven claims made by the producers of such suppleme nts. It is stressed that insufficient testing and yet unknown long-ter m effects are of major concern. The author points out that although ce rtain legal supplements may actually be of added benefit to some athle tes, true athletic success continues to stem primarily from genetic en dowment, hard work, dedicated training, and proper nutrition.