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    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What supplements do triathletes actually need?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "The essentials are carbohydrate fuel for training and racing, electrolytes for long or hot conditions, caffeine used deliberately, and recovery products to support your training load. A small number of well-evidenced products cover almost all the available benefit."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Is caffeine worth using in triathlon?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Yes, when used considerately. Caffeine is one of the most consistently evidenced endurance aids, reducing perceived effort and helping sustain performance as fatigue builds, often used later in a race. Test your tolerance in training first, as responses vary."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Do triathletes need recovery supplements?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Given triathlon's heavy training load, recovery matters enormously. Protein plus carbohydrate after demanding sessions supports it, and recovery products that combine both are a convenient way to hit your recovery window when time is short or appetite is low."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Which triathlon supplements are not worth it?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Products with weak evidence, exotic ingredients and bold claims offer little once the fundamentals are in place. Be sceptical of anything promising a dramatic shortcut, and prioritise carbohydrate, hydration, electrolytes, caffeine and recovery instead."
      }
    }
  ]
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