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In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport breaks down popular supplements for endurance athletes—backed by science, tested in real-world training. Learn which ones are worth your attention, and which ones may depend on your unique physiology and genetics.
🔹 The #1 most proven supplement for endurance
🔹 Why sodium—not just electrolytes—is your race-day MVP
🔹 How sweat testing can reveal your exact electrolyte needs
🔹 The caffeine conundrum: why your genes matter more than you think
🔹 Beetroot juice & nitric oxide: helpful or hype?
🔹 Beta-alanine, creatine, and sodium bicarb—when (or if) they make sense
🔹 The real risk of high-dose antioxidants on training adaptation
🔹 Why every supplement must be tested in training first
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