The IOC Says Only 5 Supplements Actually Work

Josh Elston-Carr Josh Elston-Carr

This week FLYCARB went to the London Marathon Expo, and, like always, it’s pretty full-on!

Rows of stands with big promises about “game-changing products” that will revolutionise your running.

But, how much of this is actually backed by a proper evidence base?

According to the IOC, there are just five supplements consistently shown to improve performance:

  • Caffeine
  • Sodium bicarbonate (bicarb)
  • Nitrate
  • Beta-alanine
  • Creatine

At FLYCARB, we focus on what’s proven, not just what’s popular. That’s why we built BICARRB and CAFCARB that deliver 2 of the ‘big five’.

Taking bicarb isn’t new, but our delivery mechanism that prevents GI issues is. 

Bicarb works by helping buffer acidity when intensity increases and it really starts to hurt. And for those looking to go a step further, we launched CAFCARB. 

CAFCARB combines bicarb & caffeine, two of the most evidence-backed supplements in nutrition. Giving a dual buffer and boost!

The nutrition space can feel overwhelming, and our advice is to always follow the science.  

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