The Effect of Ergogenic Substances Over Sports Performance

AbstractIn performance sports, the recovery mechanism ensures trophic regeneration, restoring the homeostasis of the internal environment as well as the functional parameters before effort and even brings them to an optimal state.The complete analysis of 51 studies that included a total of 10,274 athletes shows that a share of 46% have constantly used supplements as a form of recovery in sports. Furthermore, many have been using these ergogenic substances in a chaotic way (quantity, frequency, duration). Not all “natural” nutritional supplements are safe; many studies have shown that excessive and long-term intake of such substances can be harmful to the body.An appropriate diet is crucial in the recovery process in sports and several authors promote the idea of healthy eating habits, including products that improve reactions that may favour energy releasing responses or enzymatic responses (as biocatalysts) as well as substances that can accelerate post-effort biological compensation. In this context, this paper tries to update a series of recommendations regarding the use of ergogenic supplements and their role in increasing or prolonging sports performance