Supplements for Athletes: What Coaches Really Need to Know

If you work with athletes, you already know how overwhelming supplements can get. There is too much research, too many mixed opinions and sooner or later a player will ask “should I take this?” It is easy to get lost.

In this video, Lorena Torres-Ronda takes all that complexity and turns it into something you can actually use. She explains supplements in a way that makes sense for real training environments, not just theory.

You will see how she groups supplements into what they really do — correcting deficiencies, supporting tissue health, improving performance when it matters, and helping recovery. She highlights the ones with solid evidence behind them and shows you where food should always come first.

One of the most useful parts is her supplement timeline. It is a simple visual that helps you understand when certain supplements make sense around training or games and how you can adapt it for each athlete based on their needs and responses.

Lorena also addresses the everyday challenges coaches face. Things like individual tolerance, side effects, brand quality and how context changes everything. Her slides are designed to be used in real conversations with athletes — printed, shared, or customized for your environment.

If you want a clear, practical way to navigate supplements without digging through dozens of papers, this video will help you see the whole picture and make better decisions with your athletes.