Alicia Kendig, Carmichael Training Systems Sports Dietitian, writes The athletic supplement business is a multi-million dollar industry with products promising big boosts in performance from pills, powders, or liquids. As a sports dietitian, I’m bombarded by questions nearly every day regarding the benefits of these manufactured nutrients.

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Hey, so I just put in my annual first (yes, every year there is a first which is fallowed by many more) Hammer Nutrition order. Firstly I was wondering what brands you people supplement, and what products you use.

I have been competing in triathlons for two years now -- mostly sprint distance events, and a few olympic. My typical training week consists of 1-3 miles of swimming, 30-70 miles on the bike, and 10-15 running. This combined with the other facets of my life, not the least of which is my two-year-old son, have me now feeling pretty worn out. J

I've had some problems with nutrition and am curious about trying a supplement like saltstick. I'm hoping it will lead to a breakthrough being able to digest gu and gel. Just concerned about too much. Does any one out there use saltstick or the like for day-to-day training and for race days?

I am relatively new to triathlon, having picket it up after a couple of stress fractures. I come from a running background, and was suprised by the overwhelming amount of performance enhancing supplments in the sport. It seems every time I pick up a tri. J

I've been trying to find a "stomach safe" nutrition and calorie source for racing and long training sessions. Lately I've been using Hammer Nutrition's Heed (2 scoops) in a water bottle and gulp it down on the bike. Result: Stomach Cramps GU packs also don't agree too well.. so I'm wondering, what does everyone else use? Brian Writer - The Endurance News Network - http://www.endurancenews.net

Chicago, IL. April 14, 2008 - DBM Nutrition has released Kona Endurance CitraBeta Shot, a rapid acting aerobic/anaerobic booster. “For any triathlete that has a major race scheduled in the next four months, CitraBeta Shot can greatly improve your performance.

Chicago, IL. January 8, 2008 - DBM Nutrition, manufacturers of Kona Endurance, is pleased to announce the release of Kona Endurance PRO, a very advanced endurance supplement. Improvements to the original Kona Endurance formula include 360mg of Rhodiola rosea containing 5.1% rosavins, 1200mg of Cordyceps sinensis 7% and 800mg of branched chain amino acids and Citrulline Malate.

Astavita Unveils Powerful Formula for Physical Endurance and Muscle Recovery Mount Laurel, January 30, 2007 – Astavita unveiled the newest addition to their supplement line in response to the demand for high quality products for the physically active.