The role of nutrition and supplements in the preparation of powerlifters

The scientific study analyzed the role of nutrition and the use of supplements in the training of powerlifters. After all, nutrition plays a key role in the training of powerlifters, affecting strength, endurance, recovery and overall sports performance. The article examines scientifically based principles of nutrition, the role of macro- and microelements, the effectiveness of sports supplements, and also presents the results of its own research on the influence of nutrition on strength indicators and recovery of athletes. Because modern sport, in particular powerlifting, is increasingly developing and gaining popularity among different groups of the population by age, gender, and level of training. The development of powerlifting in the USA, Ukraine and other countries is an indicator of society's demand for cultivating the cult of the body and its perfect functioning. Powerlifting is practiced by both amateurs and professional athletes. Their training systems are different and the body's reaction to power loads is individual. Therefore, it is relevant to analyze one of the many components of the powerlifter's training system, the role of nutrition and supplements. Because balanced nutrition and the use of supplements, and not the use of prohibited drugs, gives a natural increase in sports performance. Thus, it is relevant to study the long-term impact of different nutrition strategies on the sports results of powerlifters; study personalized approaches to nutrition depending on genetic factors; analyze the effectiveness of combined nutrition and training programs for maximum strength gains; assess the impact of micronutrients and vitamin complexes on the recovery and performance indicators of athletes.