{"id":13148,"date":"2026-10-15T22:31:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T19:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/?page_id=13148"},"modified":"2026-10-15T22:34:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T19:34:34","slug":"about-scn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/es\/about-scn\/","title":{"rendered":"About SCN\u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--\n  S-C Nutrition \u2014 Cornerstone article\n  ===================================================================\n  SEO TITLE (60 chars):\n  Sports Supplements for Endurance Athletes | Doping-Free SCN\u2122\n\n  META DESCRIPTION (154 chars):\n  Real sports supplements for endurance athletes. Developed with 200+ elite athletes a year since 2011, made in cGMP certified facilities. 100% doping-free.\n\n  SLUG: \/sports-supplements-for-endurance-athletes\/\n  FOCUS KEYWORD: sports supplements for endurance athletes\n\n  IMAGES TO ADD (WordPress media library), with alt text:\n  1. 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athletes: runners, marathon runners, cyclists, triathletes and swimmers. Developed with more than 200 elite athletes every year since 2011. Made in cGMP and ISO 9001 certified facilities. 100% doping-free and cross-contamination safe.<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"scn-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/choose-your-sport\/\">Find the endurance supplements for your sport \u2192<\/a>\n  <\/header>\n<div class=\"scn-stats\">\n<div class=\"scn-stat\"><b>2011<\/b><span>In-house R&amp;D with elite athletes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"scn-stat\"><b>200+<\/b><span>Elite athletes supported every year<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"scn-stat\"><b>2,700+<\/b><span>Successful doping control screenings<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"scn-stat\"><b>100%<\/b><span>Doping-free, every batch tested<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"scn-stat\"><b>GMP<\/b><span>ISO 9001 &amp; FDA-registered<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS --><\/p>\n<nav class=\"scn-toc\" aria-label=\"Contents\">\n<p class=\"scn-toc-title\">In this guide<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#who-is-scn\">Who is S-C Nutrition?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#gels-not-enough\">Are energy gels and drink mixes enough?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#best-endurance-supplements\">What are the best endurance supplements?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#routine\">Before, during and after: building your routine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#research\">How were SCN\u2122 formulas developed?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#athletes\">Who uses SCN\u2122 supplements?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#doping-free\">Are SCN\u2122 supplements doping-free?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#by-sport\">Supplements for runners, cyclists, triathletes and swimmers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-choose\">How to choose sports supplements for endurance athletes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<p>  <!-- WHO --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who-is-scn\">Who is S-C Nutrition (SCN\u2122)?<\/h2>\n<p>S-C Nutrition is a sports endurance nutrition brand built for one type of athlete: the endurance athlete.<\/p>\n<p>We don&#8217;t make bodybuilding powders with an endurance label. Every SCN\u2122 formula starts from the real demands of long, hard efforts: oxygen use, energy production, lactate, hydration and recovery.<\/p>\n<p>That focus is why we call ourselves the only true endurance sports nutrition brand. It&#8217;s not a slogan. It&#8217;s how every product is designed, tested and made.<\/p>\n<p>  <!-- DIFFERENTIATION --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"gels-not-enough\">Are energy gels, drink mixes and electrolyte tablets enough for endurance?<\/h2>\n<p>Most &#8220;endurance nutrition&#8221; brands sell the same two things in different packaging: carbohydrate and sodium.<\/p>\n<p>Energy gels, hydrogels, carb mixes, isotonic sports drinks, chews, hydration tablets and electrolyte capsules all have a place. Carbohydrate fueling, carb loading and replacing the sodium you lose in sweat are the foundation of any marathon fueling plan or race-day fuel guide.<\/p>\n<p>But they are fuel, not performance formulas.<\/p>\n<p>Sugar keeps you going. Salt keeps you hydrated. Neither helps your body use oxygen better, manage lactate, or produce energy more efficiently inside the muscle cell. That&#8217;s the gap real endurance supplements fill.<\/p>\n<table class=\"scn-compare\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>What you need<\/th>\n<th>Typical endurance brands<\/th>\n<th>SCN\u2122<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Energy during the race<\/td>\n<td>Sugar-based energy gels and drink mix<\/td>\n<td>Six carbohydrate sources <em>plus<\/em> electrolytes in one formula<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hydration<\/td>\n<td>Sodium tabs and electrolyte capsules<\/td>\n<td>11-electrolyte formulas built for long efforts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lactate and acid build-up<\/td>\n<td>Single-ingredient bicarb<\/td>\n<td>Pre-lactate formulas designed around timing and dose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oxygen use and aerobic energy<\/td>\n<td>Rarely addressed<\/td>\n<td>VO2max and Krebs-cycle formulas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Muscle protection and recovery<\/td>\n<td>Rarely addressed<\/td>\n<td>Anti-catabolic and amino acid formulas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Doping safety<\/td>\n<td>Often outsourced manufacturing<\/td>\n<td>cGMP certified facilities, every batch tested<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>  <!-- BEST ENDURANCE SUPPLEMENTS --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"best-endurance-supplements\">What are the best endurance supplements for athletes?<\/h2>\n<p>The best endurance supplements work on the systems that limit your performance, not just your fuel tank.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why SCN\u2122 formulas combine several ingredients that work together, at doses and timings refined with athletes over more than a decade. Here is what real endurance supplements should cover.<\/p>\n<h3>VO2 max supplements: support oxygen use and aerobic energy<\/h3>\n<p>Your aerobic engine decides how fast you can go for how long. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/endurance-power-vo2max\/\">Multiple Action Sport Improvement Formula<\/a> and the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product-category\/energy-vo2max\/\">Energy &amp; VO2max range<\/a> are designed around the Krebs cycle, where your muscles turn fuel into energy.<\/p>\n<p>Want to go deeper on the ingredients? Read our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/beetroot-extract-benefits-endurance\/\">beetroot extract and nitrates for endurance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/nadh-energy-cells-endurance-focus-healthy-ageing\/\">NADH for cellular energy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/ubiquinol-q10-benefits\/\">ubiquinol Q10<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Lactic acid supplements: manage lactate before it manages you<\/h3>\n<p>Many runners now search for bicarb for running, bicarb gels and sodium bicarbonate supplements for athletes. Sodium bicarbonate can help buffer acid during hard efforts. Our full guide explains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/bicarb-running-sport-benefits-use\/\">how to use bicarb for running and sport<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/lactate-lactic-acid\/\">Pre-Lactate Training Activator<\/a> goes further. It&#8217;s a complete lactic acid supplement built around delaying lactate build-up, not a single compound.<\/p>\n<h3>Electrolyte supplements for endurance athletes: fuel and hydrate in one step<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/electrolytes-hydration\/\">Carbo\u2076 \u2013 Lytes\u00b9\u00b9<\/a> combines six carbohydrate sources with eleven electrolytes. One drink for energy and hydration, instead of juggling energy gels, isotonic drinks and salt tabs.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the electrolyte supplement for runners, cyclists and triathletes who sweat hard and race long.<\/p>\n<h3>Pre-workout and caffeine for endurance athletes<\/h3>\n<p>Most pre-workout supplements are built for the gym: a big spike, then a crash. Endurance athletes need the opposite.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/caffeine-endurance\/\">Endurance Caffeine<\/a> is a slow, stable-release caffeine designed for efforts of four hours and more. Pair it with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/pre-workout-endurance\/\">Pre-Endurance formula<\/a>, a pre-workout made for runners, cyclists and triathletes.<\/p>\n<h3>Creatine for endurance athletes<\/h3>\n<p>Creatine isn&#8217;t just for sprinters and lifters. Endurance athletes use it for hard intervals, climbs, surges and finishing kicks.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/creatine-endurance\/\">Creatine Formula for Endurance Sports<\/a> is built for runners, cyclists and swimmers, not bodybuilders.<\/p>\n<h3>Recovery supplements for endurance athletes<\/h3>\n<p>Long efforts break muscle down. Recovery is where training turns into performance.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/hmb-leucine\/\">Anti-Catabolic ActivaTOR\u2079<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/amino-acids-eaa-bcaa\/\">intra-workout amino acids<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/amino-acids-bcaa-electrolytes\/\">BCAA with electrolytes<\/a> are made for athletes who train big volumes. See the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product-category\/recovery-anti-catabolic\/\">recovery and anti-catabolic range<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Vitamins and minerals for endurance athletes<\/h3>\n<p>Heavy training raises your need for key micronutrients. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/magnesium-vitamin\/\">Magnesium Complex<\/a> is one of the most popular magnesium supplements for runners. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>Complete your base with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/multivitamin\/\">Multivitamin &amp; Herb Extracts Formula<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/zinc-liposmal\/\">Liposomal Zinc<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/immune-system-supplement\/\">Sport Immune Guard<\/a> for heavy training blocks.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"scn-btn scn-btn-alt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product-category\/all-products\/\">Shop real endurance supplements \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p>  <!-- ROUTINE --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"routine\">How do you build an endurance supplement routine?<\/h2>\n<p>Timing matters as much as the formula. This is the simple structure our athletes use.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"scn-list\">\n<li><strong>Every day:<\/strong> magnesium, vitamins and minerals to support the training load.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Before training or racing:<\/strong> a pre-workout for endurance athletes, VO2max support and pre-lactate formulas, timed to the session.<\/li>\n<li><strong>During long efforts:<\/strong> carbohydrate and electrolytes together, plus slow-release caffeine for efforts over two hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>After training:<\/strong> amino acids and anti-catabolic support to protect muscle and speed up recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not sure where to start? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/choose-your-sport\/\">sport selector<\/a> builds the routine for you.<\/p>\n<p>  <!-- R&D --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"research\">How were SCN\u2122 endurance formulas developed?<\/h2>\n<p>Since 2011, every SCN\u2122 formula has gone through our own research and development program with athletes.<\/p>\n<p>These are not lab trials designed for headlines. They are in-house testing programs, carried out with the athletes who use our products in training and competition.<\/p>\n<p>Through them, we learned exactly how our formulas work:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"scn-list\">\n<li><strong>Dose<\/strong> \u2013 how much of each ingredient actually makes a difference.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timing<\/strong> \u2013 when to take it before, during and after effort.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combination<\/strong> \u2013 which ingredients work better together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sport<\/strong> \u2013 how needs change between running, cycling, swimming and triathlon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That&#8217;s why our formulas look different from anything else on the market. They were shaped by more than a decade of real-world use, not copied from a trend. Explore every ingredient in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/ingredients-guide\/\">ingredients guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>  <!-- ATHLETES --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"athletes\">Who uses SCN\u2122 sports supplements?<\/h2>\n<p>We have supported more than 200 elite athletes every year since 2011, all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>Olympic athletes. Ironman and triathlon competitors. Runners and marathon runners. Professional cyclists. Elite swimmers.<\/p>\n<p>Many of them can&#8217;t be named. Sponsorship contracts and federation rules often prevent it. What we can say is that the athletes trusting SCN\u2122 compete at the very top of their sport, where every gram and every second counts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"scn-box\">\n<p><strong>Why elite athletes choose SCN\u2122:<\/strong> they need formulas that work, and they need to know they are safe. One contaminated product can end a career. That&#8217;s where we are different.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- DOPING FREE --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doping-free\">Are SCN\u2122 supplements doping-free?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. SCN\u2122 supplements are 100% doping-free and cross-contamination safe.<\/p>\n<p>As of November 2025, our products have been part of more than 2,700 successful doping control screenings, random and scheduled, across swimming, track and field, cycling, triathlon, football, tennis and volleyball.<\/p>\n<p>We can say that with confidence because we control the process ourselves:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"scn-list\">\n<li><strong>Our own factory.<\/strong> Every SCN\u2122 product is made in our own pharmaceutical-grade facility, which is FDA-registered and ISO 9001 and cGMP certified.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Never a banned substance.<\/strong> Since our establishment, no banned ingredient has ever entered our facilities. We never buy, store, process or distribute anything on the 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wada-ama.org\/en\/prohibited-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WADA Prohibited List<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Every batch tested.<\/strong> Every batch and every ingredient is analysed, every time we buy it, before it goes into a formula.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pharmaceutical-grade ingredients.<\/strong> 100% pharmaceutical-grade raw materials from verified, registered suppliers. We know exactly what goes into every capsule and powder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full EU compliance.<\/strong> We follow all European Union regulations for sports nutrition and food supplements, including those on substances that are harmful or banned in sport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read the full details of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/doping-free\/\">doping-free commitment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Why do safe supplements matter for drug-tested athletes?<\/h2>\n<p>Under anti-doping rules, athletes are responsible for anything found in their body. &#8220;It was in my supplement&#8221; is not a defence.<\/p>\n<p>Contamination often happens when brands outsource production to factories that also handle other products. A trace amount from a shared machine can be enough for a positive test.<\/p>\n<p>Our facilities have never handled banned substances, so that risk is designed out from the start. Your SCN\u2122 products stay safe to use in any country, 365 days a year. We respect your health and your career, and we protect both.<\/p>\n<div class=\"scn-cta\">\n<h3>Train harder. Compete clean.<\/h3>\n<p>Real endurance supplements, made in certified facilities and trusted by athletes at the top of their sport.<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"scn-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product-category\/all-products\/\">Shop doping-free endurance supplements \u2192<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<p>  <!-- AUDIENCES --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"by-sport\">Which endurance supplements are right for your sport?<\/h2>\n<p>Every endurance sport stresses the body differently. Here&#8217;s where to start.<\/p>\n<div class=\"scn-sports\">\n<div class=\"scn-sport\">\n<h3>Supplements for runners<\/h3>\n<p>From 5K to ultra, good supplements for runners cover energy, lactate and recovery. The endurance supplements for runners we recommend first: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/lactate-lactic-acid\/\">Pre-Lactate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/caffeine-endurance\/\">Endurance Caffeine<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/magnesium-vitamin\/\">Magnesium Complex<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"scn-sport\">\n<h3>Marathon supplements<\/h3>\n<p>The marathon wall is an energy and hydration problem. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/electrolytes-hydration\/\">Carbo\u2076 \u2013 Lytes\u00b9\u00b9<\/a> fuels and hydrates in one bottle, for the half marathon, the marathon and the ultra.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"scn-sport\">\n<h3>Supplements for cyclists<\/h3>\n<p>Long rides and repeated climbs demand aerobic power and muscle protection. The best supplements for cyclists pair the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product-category\/energy-vo2max\/\">VO2max range<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/hmb-leucine\/\">ActivaTOR\u2079<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"scn-sport\">\n<h3>Triathlon &amp; Ironman supplements<\/h3>\n<p>Three sports, one long day. Triathlon supplements need to deliver fuel, electrolytes and energy that lasts for hours. Build your stack with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/choose-your-sport\/\">sport selector<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"scn-sport\">\n<h3>Supplements for swimmers<\/h3>\n<p>Swimmers train huge volumes with little chance to fuel in the water. The best supplements for swimmers protect training load: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/amino-acids-bcaa-electrolytes\/\">BCAA with electrolytes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/creatine-endurance\/\">Creatine for Endurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- HOW TO CHOOSE --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-choose\">How do you choose the best sports supplements for endurance athletes?<\/h2>\n<p>Before you buy any sports supplement for endurance, ask five questions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"scn-list\">\n<li><strong>Is it more than sugar and salt?<\/strong> Look for formulas that support energy production, oxygen use and lactate, not just fuel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Was it developed with endurance athletes?<\/strong> Real-world testing in your sport matters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who makes it?<\/strong> A brand with certified manufacturing controls quality far better than one that outsources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is every batch tested?<\/strong> Ask how often raw materials are checked.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is it doping-free?<\/strong> If you compete, this is non-negotiable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SCN\u2122 was built to answer yes to every one.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"scn-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/choose-your-sport\/\">Choose your sport \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p>  <!-- FAQ --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"scn-faq\">\n<details>\n<summary>What are the best supplements for endurance athletes?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"scn-a\">\n<p>The best supplements for endurance athletes go beyond carbohydrate and sodium. Look for formulas that support aerobic energy, lactate management, hydration and recovery, made in certified facilities that test every batch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What supplements should runners take?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"scn-a\">\n<p>Most runners benefit from a daily base of magnesium and vitamins, a lactate or VO2max formula before hard sessions, carbohydrate with electrolytes during long runs, and amino acids for recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Are energy gels real endurance supplements?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"scn-a\">\n<p>Energy gels are race fuel. They provide carbohydrate, which is essential, but they don&#8217;t target how your body uses oxygen or manages lactate. Real endurance supplements work alongside your fueling plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do VO2 max supplements work?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"scn-a\">\n<p>No supplement replaces training. VO2 max supplements are designed to support the processes your body uses to produce aerobic energy, so you get more from the training you already do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is bicarb for running the same as a lactic acid supplement?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"scn-a\">\n<p>Sodium bicarbonate is one way to buffer acid. A full lactic acid supplement like our Pre-Lactate Training Activator combines ingredients designed around timing and dose, rather than relying on a single compound.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is creatine good for endurance athletes?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"scn-a\">\n<p>Many endurance athletes use creatine for high-intensity moments like intervals, climbs and sprint finishes. Our Creatine Formula for Endurance Sports is designed for runners, cyclists and swimmers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Are electrolyte supplements better than isotonic sports drinks?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"scn-a\">\n<p>Isotonic drinks offer a fixed mix of sugar and salt. A dedicated electrolyte supplement for endurance athletes, like Carbo\u2076 \u2013 Lytes\u00b9\u00b9, combines several carbohydrate sources with eleven electrolytes for long efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Are SCN\u2122 supplements safe for drug-tested athletes?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"scn-a\">\n<p>Yes. SCN\u2122 products are made in FDA-registered, cGMP and ISO 9001 certified facilities where no banned ingredient has ever entered. Every batch and ingredient is tested, and our products have been part of more than 2,700 successful doping control screenings (as of November 2025).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Where are SCN\u2122 supplements made?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"scn-a\">\n<p>In our own pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing facility in Europe, following all EU regulations for food supplements and substances banned in sport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do professional athletes use SCN\u2122?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"scn-a\">\n<p>Yes. We support more than 200 elite athletes every year, including Olympic athletes, Ironman and triathlon competitors, runners, marathon runners, cyclists and swimmers worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- FINAL CTA --><\/p>\n<div class=\"scn-cta\">\n<h3>The only true endurance sports nutrition brand.<\/h3>\n<p>Real sports supplements for endurance athletes. Developed with elite athletes since 2011. 2,700+ successful doping controls. 100% doping-free.<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"scn-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product-category\/all-products\/\">Shop SCN\u2122 endurance supplements \u2192<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"Article\",\n \"headline\": \"Sports Supplements for Endurance Athletes: Real Endurance Formulas, Not Just Sugar and Salt\",\n \"description\": \"Real sports supplements for endurance athletes. Developed with 200+ elite athletes a year since 2011, made in cGMP certified facilities. 100% doping-free.\",\n \"author\": {\n  \"@type\": \"Person\",\n  \"name\": \"Dr. Georgios D. 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