
*DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS: AN ANALYSTS’ PERSPECTIVE * The use of dietary supplements is high amongst elite and recreational athletes, and the general population, as an aid to improve sport performance and body image. However, they also continue to be a potential source for many dopants. It is important to ensure that they are clean and safe. Therefore, the testing of dietary supplements is the premise of this year’s symposium. As per previous years’ symposia the aim is to highlight the prizes and pitfalls when using dietary supplements, but, from an analyst’s perspective. Experts from both the human nutrition and anti-doping arenas, including sports and general physicians, and scientists have converged to contribute to this conversation.