Supplements for Endurance: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What Might

In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport breaks down popular supplements for endurance athletes—backed by science, tested in real-world training. Learn which ones are worth your attention, and which ones may depend on your unique physiology and genetics.

🔹 The #1 most proven supplement for endurance 🔹 Why sodium—not just electrolytes—is your race-day MVP 🔹 How sweat testing can reveal your exact electrolyte needs 🔹 The caffeine conundrum: why your genes matter more than you think 🔹 Beetroot juice & nitric oxide: helpful or hype? 🔹 Beta-alanine, creatine, and sodium bicarb—when (or if) they make sense 🔹 The real risk of high-dose antioxidants on training adaptation 🔹 Why every supplement must be tested in training first

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