Supplement Use by Recovering Athletes: Safety and Necessity

U.S Olympic Training Center | 1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 | (719)866-4618

 

 

 

FOCUS We convene at this conference to discuss a pressing matter within the athletic nutrition field: should supplements, protein in particular, be used as a recovery tool? On one side, we have a veritable manufacturer, Thorne Research, who is an exclusive supplement partner to many of the USA Olympic teams. On the other side, we have dietitians from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics who advocate for the consumption of real food in the athletic recovery and refueling process. Also present at this conference are members from the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institute of Health, and the Council for Responsible Nutrition. Many Olympic trainers and directors will be here as well to talk us through athlete nutrition regulations and guidelines, as well as to show us around the facilities.

OBJECTIVE It is my hope that by the end of this conference everyone will have a better understanding of what exactly supplements are, why/when they should be used, and whether they are safe for consumption and athletic recovery.

 

 

STAKEHOLDERS

Thorne Research (3)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (3)

Food and Drug Administration (2)

National Institute of Health (2)

Council for Responsible Nutrition (3)

Olympic Trainers (3)

Olympic Dietitian (1)

Olympic Directors (1)

Fitness and Body-Building enthusiasts (screened) (6)

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DAY 1

9:00-10:30 Welcome breakfast with Olympic staff

Overview presentation + Itinerary of events

11:00-12:00 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Presentation

Q&A Panel: Why Real Food?

12:00-1:00 Thorne Research Presentation

            Q&A Panel: How Supplements are Beneficial for Recovery?

1:00-2:00 Lunch

2:00-3:00 FDA Presentation

            Q&A Panel: How Does Supplement Regulation Work?

4:00-6:00 Tour and Overview of Olympic Training Facilities

7:00-9:00 Open Forum Dinner

 

DAY 2

8:30-9:30 Breakfast

            Explanation of the day’s events

10:00-11:30 Intensive Hike @ Pike’s Peak

            Recovery snack provided: real food protein

12:30-1:30 Relax and Recovery Time

1:30-2:30 Lunch

            Morning recap and afternoon review

3:00-4:30 High Intensity Interval Workout with Athletic Trainers

            Recovery snack provided: real food protein

4:30-5:30 Relax and Recovery Time

6:30-7:00 Bus to mystery dinner location (Dressy Casual)

7:00-8:30 Dinner

            Discussion of day’s events and experiences

8:30-9:00 Bus ride back

 

DAY 3

8:00-9:00 Breakfast

            Explanation of the day’s events

9:30-10:30 Waterfall Hike @ Manitou Springs

            Recovery snack provided: Thorne Research supplements provided

11:00-12:00 Relax and Recovery Time

12:00-1:00 Lunch

            Morning recap and afternoon review

1:45-3:00 High Intensity Pool Workout with Athletic Trainers

            Recovery snack provided: Thorne Research supplements provided

3:00-4:30 Relax and Recovery Time

4:30-6:00 Survey about experiences and refueling options (~45 minutes)

            Open Discussion about experiences and refueling substances (~45 minutes)

7:00-7:30 Bus to mystery dinner location (Black Tie - Formal)

7:00-9:30 Final Dinner

            Capstone Presentation

9:30-10:00 Bus ride back