Pills, Powders, and Penalties: Unpacking Supplement Use in Hockey

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The Science of Hockey

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The Science of Hockey explores the scientific aspects of ice hockey and other sports. The podcast utilizes data, research, and evidence to explain how the sport is played, trained, and understood. From biomechanics to performance psychology, the podcast provides scientific insights into the game, going beyond traditional commentary and focusing on the science behind the action. The goal is to make scientific information accessible and engaging for players, coaches, parents, and fans of hockey.

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Pills, Powders, and Penalties: Unpacking Supplement Use in Hockey

The Science of Hockey

11 minutes 53 seconds

3 months ago

Pills, Powders, and Penalties: Unpacking Supplement Use in Hockey

This episode explores why elite ice hockey players use dietary supplements to manage weight and boost performance, despite the risks of contamination and unintentional doping. Learn how team culture, trust in coaches, and sponsorships shape supplement habits on and off the ice.
Discover the real motivations behind dietary supplement use in elite ice hockey. From protein shakes and creatine to anti-doping risks, this episode reveals how players balance performance, nutrition, and the threat of unintentional doping violations.
Main source: Motivations for Using Dietary Supplements in Elite Ice Hockey—Controlling Weight and Enhancing Performance
Sofie Christensen, Astrid Gjelstad, Ingunn Björnsdottir, Fredrik Lauritzen
Nutrients. 2024 Aug; 16(16): 2667. Published online 2024 Aug 13. doi: 10.3390/nu16162667
PMCID: PMC11357155