The myth of sports supplements revealed - and which ones can do you more harm than good: From smelling salts to caffeine gels, we lift the lid on them all, including the substances rugby players swear by but are banned in the NFL

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The myth of sports supplements revealed - and which ones can do you more harm than good: From smelling salts to caffeine gels, we lift the lid on them all, including the substances rugby players swear by but are banned in the NFL

Wednesday 31st December 2025, 12:54PM

NIK SIMON: Step into most professional rugby dressing rooms and there will be a table that looks like a pick-and-mix for grown-ups. Smelling salts, caffeine gels, processed sugars.

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