Effects of chronic betaine supplementation on exercise performance: systematic review and meta-analysis
Zawieja E, et al.
Published in Journal of Sports Sciences
Abstract
Systematic review and meta-analysis of chronic betaine supplementation and exercise performance.
Key Findings
Chronic betaine supplementation produced small improvements in some strength and power measures, with no consistent effect on endurance performance.
Conclusions
Betaine may offer marginal ergogenic benefit for strength-based tasks only.
Limitations
Small pooled sample, heterogeneity in dose and training protocols.
Supplements Studied
Chronic betaine supplementation produced small improvements in some strength and power measures, with no consistent effect on endurance performance.
Outcomes Measured
Chronic betaine supplementation produced small improvements in some strength and power measures, with no consistent effect on endurance performance.
Study Details
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