(not in technical use) intended to enhance physical performance, stamina, or recovery.
‘ergogenic supplements’
‘However, there is no ergogenic effect (improving physical performance and reduced fatigue) of ginseng saponin extract in human subjects with 1 week of pretreatment.’
‘Carefully evaluate any vitamin-and-mineral or herbal supplements, ergogenic aids, or performance-enhancing drugs an athlete wants to use.’
‘Sodium citrate has been used as an ergogenic aid to enhance exercise performance.’
‘It's one of the most thoroughly researched and proven ergogenic supplements available.’
‘Twenty-seven percent of the athletes surveyed felt they would do better in sports, although there is very little documented evidence to support the ergogenic effect of dietary supplements.’
‘Numerous ergogenic aids that claim to enhance sports performance are used by amateur and professional athletes.’
‘As the research and interest in sport nutrition have increased, so has the sale of ergogenic aids, supplements, herbal preparations, and diet aids, all aimed at improving sports performance.’
‘Many other dietary supplements have been advertised for their purported ergogenic properties, and the list grows each year.’
‘No ergogenic effects were demonstrated, including no change in maximal oxygen consumption, exercise time, workload, plasma lactate level, hematocrit, or heart rate.’
‘Caffeine appears to offer ergogenic benefits during prolonged exercise, but not during short-burst, high-intensity activities.’
‘A critical review of the literature reveals that most of these products offer no nutritional or ergogenic benefits for normal young athletes.’
‘More well-designed studies are probably needed before making the firm conclusion that this is an effective ergogenic aid.’
‘As the competitive demands get greater and the opposition tougher, one might expect the usage levels of ergogenic aids to increase.’
‘Consistent with previous studies, both recreational and ergogenic substance use was self-reported.’
‘One study has shown transient increases in serum testosterone levels but no ergogenic benefit has been demonstrated.’
‘Thus all ginsengs are not equivalent as far as ergogenic potential.’
‘Like most ergogenic aids, caffeine's effects vary from person to person.’
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