Illustration of a man standing on a medicine bottle, with his shadow projected behind him looking much larger and more muscular. There seem to be so many opinions about boosting athletic performance with dietary supplements. What do you suggest?

These supplements often contain high amounts of specific vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, but there is little evidence that they do more for athletic performance than following a well-balanced diet. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, an athlete regularly consuming a diet that provides sufficient protein and calories with plenty of fruits and vegetables should not need extra vitamins and minerals.