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Which supplements do athletes take and why?

Which supplements do athletes take and why?
BBC Sport Thursday 20 August 2026, 05:52 UTC 1 min read
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There is a long list of supplements taken by elite athletes in the pursuit of marginal gains - what do they take and why?

There is a long list of supplements taken by elite athletes in the pursuit of marginal gains - what do they take and why?
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