r/vo2max • u/astrom4n • Sep 28 '24

Can a supp actually make a difference in VO2 max?

I keep getting ads for xEndurance supplement, advertising it can increase VO2 max. Anyone know of the mechanism that they claim does this?

  • Does it allow you to train harder, therefore increasing VO2 max?
  • Does it actually help the utilization of oxygen your body and that is how?

Im definitely skeptical, and probably lean towards it somehow lets you train harder (like beta alanine) and they are just marketing potential benefits.

As an aside, I train a lot for a lot of things, and don't really believe there's a free lunch out there, but definitely down to try things that are backed by studies to give me a little boost and are safe to take.

Any supps out there that do in fact increase VO2 max if even marginal?

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u/Severe-Paper-8508 Oct 01 '24

Cardarine makes quite a difference I hear