Best Supplements for Improved Physical Performance
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 7 supplements across 10 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence4 studies
Across 4 studies, 2 reported beneficial small effects and 2 reported neutral small effects on physical performance, with only 2 reaching statistical significance. The evidence is mixed, with half of studies showing no effect. One study used 6.4 g/day for 28 days in military personnel, but most studies did not specify dosing or duration. The median study duration of 28 days is based on a single study.
7 supplements
- LowBeta-AlanineAcross 4 studies, 2 reported beneficial small effects and 2 reported neutral small effects on physical performance, with only 2 reaching statistical significance. The evidence is mixed, with half of studies showing no effect. One study used 6.4 g/day for 28 days in military personnel, but most studies did not specify dosing or duration. The median study duration of 28 days is based on a single study.2 beneficial2 neutral4 studies