Sports drinks based on proteins bring millions to their producers, but for those who drink them, they are completely useless. This conclusion was made by scientists from the University of Bath, summarizing the results of previous studies on the effectiveness of sports supplements based on proteins and carbohydrates, writes The Daily Mail.

"Although many carbohydrate drinks are often targeted at people who are trying to improve exercise performance, the claim that the protein can provide the same benefit is simply not supported by scientific evidence," said Dr. James Betts, lead researcher, according to an online edition for girls And women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. Net So, many manufacturers claim that protein supplements help the body adapt to physical exertion. "Protein, of course, is an integral part of our diet, but even strenuously trained athletes almost certainly get more than enough protein from the food they eat," said the scientist.

By the way, most studies on the effectiveness of sports supplements have been conducted since morning, after people have not eaten for several hours. And, therefore, it is easy to assume that the supplements had a beneficial effect, because the food in any form gives the person strength.

At the same time, the scientist stressed that more evidence is needed that supplements are useful in everyday life and that they need to be taken even after the person has already received the necessary nutrients during the usual meal. In general, people should ask about possible side effects of additives.

According to Betts, an analysis of some 600 over-the-counter dietary supplements, conducted several years ago, found that 10% to 20% of them contained anabolic hormones, mainly testosterone and nadrolone, which were not indicated on the label.

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