Dietary Supplements for Athletic Performance in Females: Beta-Alanine, Caffeine, and Nitrate

Despite their popularity as ergogenic supplements, there is a lack of scientific evidence regarding the efficacy of beta-alanine, caffeine, and nitrate for improving the exercise performance of women. The purpose of this review is to provide a summary of studies conducted to investigate the efficacy of beta-alanine, caffeine, and nitrate as ergogenic aids in female athletes, both recreational and elite, in order to highlight the disparity in ergogenic research and the need for further sex-specific research trials.Master of Public Healt