Table 2. Suggested timing of supplementation intake for potential performance effects.

Supplements	Pre-exercise	During exercise	Post-exercise	Meal time	Before sleep
β-alanine	No	No	No	Yes	No
Beetroot juice (nitrate)	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Caffeine	Yes	No	No	No	No
Creatine	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
Sodium bicarbonate	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Carbohydrate	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Protein	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes