Navigating the Nuances of Dietary Supplements in Sports

This chapter explores the complexities of dietary supplements and their implications for athletes, particularly regarding risks and individual variability in response to substances like caffeine. It emphasizes the necessity for personalized coaching and flexibility in training strategies, cautioning against rigid adherence to generalized scientific findings. Additionally, the discussion highlights the importance of transparency in scientific data, as well as the challenges researchers face in accurately conveying individual responses in training studies.