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Food First: Why College Athletes Need a Foundation Before Supplements
Walk through any college weight room, and you’ll see it. Shaker bottles are lined up on the floor. Athletes compare pre-workouts before practice. Someone is talking about a new recovery powder they saw on social media. Another teammate swore that a certain supplement changed everything for their performance.
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When Supplements Actually Make Sense for Athletes
Supplements are meant to supplement a solid nutrition plan, not replace one. Food is still the foundation of performance. Once athletes are consistently fueling well, supplements can have a small, supportive role in specific situations.
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