Which supplements do athletes take and why?
Summary
Creatine became a popular supplement for athletes starting at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics because it helps build muscle and improve performance. Today, many elite athletes use supplements to help their strength, recovery, or diet, and creatine remains one of the most studied and widely used.Key Facts
- At the 1992 Olympics, British athletes used creatine, a supplement that boosts muscle energy and performance.
- Creatine occurs naturally in meat and fish but is hard to get enough from food alone.
- Creatine is produced by the body and helps muscles during short, intense activities like sprinting.
- By the 1996 Olympics, about 80% of athletes were using creatine supplements.
- Research shows creatine may also have benefits for brain function.
- Experts say most elite athletes take supplements, sometimes close to 100%.
- Supplements help athletes improve performance and fix any diet gaps when food alone is not enough.
- The global market for dietary supplements was valued at $209.5 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow substantially.
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