The phrase "supplementation period" refers to a specific amount of time when something is added or provided as an extra or additional support. Full definition
Short supplementation periods of 6 days have been shown to improve strength in college - aged athletes directly. (onnit.com)
A double blind, placebo controlled study by Dr. Ormsbee involving members of a Florida State University athletic team revealed that the athletes taking Total Strength + Performance improved overall max weight lifted over a 4 week supplementation period faster than placebo. (onnit.com)
For this study, ten male and ten female athletes were assigned to creatine or placebo groups, where, before and after the three - day creatine supplementation period, they were assessed on repeated sprint performance and thigh muscle volume - the creatine group was given 0.35 grams of creatine per kilogram of fat free mass, and all subjects completed six maximal ten second cycle sprints with 60 seconds of recovery in between. (bodybuilding.com)