Table of Supplements
Make informed decisions about supplements with the Dietary Supplement Classification Table.
Dietary Supplements Classification System–Risks and Benefits
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Supplements
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| Branched-Chain Amino Acids |
Antioxidants |
Ephedra | |||
| Fish Oil/Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
Beta-Alanine (B-Alanine) |
Melatonin (for flight personnel) |
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| Melatonin | *Caffeine |
Nitric Oxide (NO) Products |
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| Multivitamins & Minerals |
Chromium picolinate |
Synephrine (Bitter Orange) | |||
| Probiotics |
Coenzyme Q10 |
Testosterone Precursors/Boosters and Anabolic Compounds |
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| Tyrosine |
Creatine |
Weight-loss Supplements |
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| Vitamin B Complex |
Glutamine | ||||
| L-Arginine |
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| L-Carnitine |
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| Megavitamins & Minerals |
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| Quercetin |
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| Sports Bars |
Protein Powder (including whey) |
**Energy Shots |
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| Sports Drinks |
*Energy Drinks | ||||
| Sports Gels |
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| *Excessive consumption is potentially dangerous and could lead to side effects and/or adverse reactions. **Insufficient evidence to support a recommendation for use. Note: Supplements in bold appear in more than one zone. |
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