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01 WHAT SUPPLEMENTS WILL IMPROVE MY PERFORMANCE?

Creatine, sodium bicarbonate and caffeine all have a solid base of evidence behind them. But what about the new wave of performance-enhancing supplements? We investigate four credible options…

Collagen

Collagen makes up a whopping 30% of total protein mass in your body and is a must for performance enhancers such as joint mobility, strong bones and healthy muscles. It’s why Greg Whyte OBE launched U-Perform with collagen at the heart of the range.

Nutritionist Peter Res has worked with Ajax FC. “We’ve improved recovery rates of our athletes by supplementing with

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