
Each month sees the emergence of new drinks, powders and pills promising ever-greater performance gains. The options are endless and, unless you have access to a sports nutritionist, pinpointing which supplements for cyclists actually work can feel like an impossible task.
Anita Bean, author of The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, investigates the five products which, according to the 2018 consensus statement by the International Olympic Committee, are supported by peer-reviewed research and may offer performance enhancement.