Questions from the Field
Articles researched and written by HPRC on topics you asked about.
These articles are researched and written by HPRC staff to answer questions about dietary supplements. Making an informed decision about supplement use can be difficult, and a bad decision could adversely affect health.
- Phenphedrine
- Phenphedrine is marketed as a weight-loss product. Where can I go to get information about this dietary supplement?
- Safe supplements for workouts
- Trying to determine whether a dietary supplement product is safe or not can be difficult. HPRC has produced several resources to assist Warfighters and their families on making informed choices.
- Omega-3 fatty acids in food
- Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in a wide variety of food sources.
- OxyELITE Pro
- OxyELITE Pro is a brand-name supplement marketed as a “thermogenic fat burner” or “energy metabolism booster.” Is it safe?
- Tribulus terrestris
- Is Tribulus terrestris allowed in the Air Force?
- Ripped Fuel
- Is Ripped Fuel safe to use?
- Whey Protein
- Is there a place for whey protein in human performance optimization?
- Does quercetin improve endurance performance?
- Can quercetin—one of the most abundant flavonoids—affect endurance?
- Caffeine chewing gum
- Caffeine is known for its ability to enhance alertness. Can caffeine chewing gum do the same?
- What is the Gatorade Series (G1, G2, and G3) of products?
- Gatorade takes hydration to a science with their line of products.
- What is the appropriate use of creatine by Warfighters?
- Creatine is a dietary compound that may help improve muscle mass if used properly in conjunction with proper training.
- Internal cleanse products
- What you need to know about "internal cleanse" products, such as dietary fibers, herbal supplements and probiotics.
- Vitaminwater
- Do we need added nutrients in our water?
- EPO for altitude acclimitization
- A look at the use of exogenous erythropoietin (EPO) for faster altitude acclimatization.
