Nutrition and supplementation for children below the age of 15 necessitates a different, specific approach, as the body, the nervous system, and some physical and mental features are still not fully formed at this point. A young athlete's diet may be supplemented with:
Vitamins and minerals – they ensure that all important internal processes are handled correctly. Parents should pay attention to concentration of particular micronutrients.
Isotonic drinks – responsible for hydration and keeping the proper energy level.
Supplements that may be used periodically for older children:
Supplements improving endurance and efficiency: caffeine, guarana, taurine, L-carnitine;
Creatine – increasing strength, supplying muscles with additional energy;
Branched-chain aminoacids (BCAA) – improve the regeneration rate, may serve as an additional energy source.
