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Sports nutrition supplements – which supplements are actually worth taking?

Are supplements worth it for triathletes? We speak to expert sports nutritionist and registered dietitian Sam Ward to find out which supplements are worth taking to support your training and racing – and the ones to ditch.

By Jenny Lucas-Hill

Content Director

Last updated -

14 Jul 2025

The sports supplement industry is booming, as more of us look to take a holistic approach to improving our sports performance and taking care of our overall health and wellbeing. But if you believed e...

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Jenny Lucas-Hill

Jenny Lucas-Hill is Content Director at TRI247. A five-time Ironman finisher, she's also a qualified personal trainer and sports massage therapist.

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