Fusion Supplements Meldonium introduces one of the best kept secrets among Russian athletes to a wider audience.

Meldonium first hit the headlines when Tennis player Maria Sharapova was found to be using it. While banned by athletic organisations, Meldonium is legal for individuals to use and indeed has been used in Russia for 40 years.

It works by increasing the oxygen carrying capability of muscles. With oxygen being a limiting factor in endurance performance, use of Meldonium can effectively increase performance in both aerobic activity and mixed aerobic/anaerobic sports such as most ball sports.

Outside of its effects on oxygen capacity and exercise performance, there is research to indicate that Meldonium is cardioprotective as well as potentially supporting overall mood.