Emerging Evidence on New Sports Supplements: A Review of Recent Research

Al-Mosawi AJ

Published on: 2025-09-08

Abstract

Popular sports supplements such as amino acids (including branched-chain amino acids), creatine, beta-alanine, glutamine, and L-arginine are widely recognized for their performance-enhancing effects. However, emerging evidence suggests that new supplements, particularly those influencing metabolic pathways, could offer additional benefits for athletes.

While traditional supplements like amino acids, creatine, and beta-alanine are widely used, newer compounds, such as niacin, bromelain, alpha-lipoic acid, ginger, collagen peptides, and Coenzyme Q10, are being studied for their beneficial effects on endurance, recovery, and overall performance.

This article explores emerging, evidence-based sports supplements that have gained attention for their potential to enhance athletic performance.