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FAQ — Sports Nutrition
Verified answers to frequently asked questions about Sports Nutrition: uses, dosages, safety and best practice.
01Do I need supplements to progress?
No: training, sleep and total calorie intake matter far more. Supplements only cover a small margin once those basics are in place.
02How much protein per day?
Recommendations for active people usually sit between 1.4 and 2 g per kilo of body weight per day, spread across meals.
03Before or after training?
For most nutrients the daily total beats timing. Only carbohydrates between closely spaced sessions genuinely need synchronising.
04Does creatine cause water retention?
It slightly increases water inside the muscle, often one or two kilos on the scale, with no link to body fat.