# Which supplements do athletes take and why?

- Published: 2026-08-20T05:52:21Z
- Updated: 2026-08-20T20:06:34Z
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- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cpd7pwx0233o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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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?

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