Useful resources & tools
Below you will find a selection of reliable sources and useful websites for recreational and amateur athletes looking to optimise their athletic performance and nutrition.
Eigenkracht.nl - Clean sport in bodybuilding & fitness
Eigenkracht.nl is the anti-doping campaign of the Dutch Doping Authority for the bodybuilding and fitness sector. The website informs athletes about the risks of anabolic steroids and prohibited substances, and offers healthy alternatives to achieve sporting goals. In addition to education about doping, you will find evidence-based information on the four pillars of training, nutrition, recovery, and motivation, supplemented by a critical supplement guide. Eigenkracht.nl advocates for doping-free sport and helps athletes achieve their goals safely and effectively.
Website https://www.eigenkracht.nl/
NZVT & Doping Authority - Safe supplements and doping prevention
The NZVT checks food supplements for prohibited substances from the doping list. Products with the NZVT quality mark have been tested by independent laboratories and do not contain substances that could lead to a positive doping test.
The Dutch Doping Authority oversees doping rules in the Netherlands and provides information on permitted and prohibited substances. For recreational and amateur athletes, both organisations offer essential information for safe sports participation.
WADA - World Anti-Doping Agency
WADA is the international organisation that coordinates the global fight against doping. They manage the annual list of prohibited substances and develop standards for doping controls.
For recreational and amateur athletes, WADA provides important information on permitted medicines and supplements.
Website https://www.wada-ama.org
The Nutrition Centre - Independent nutrition advice
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre offers reliable, scientifically substantiated information about healthy eating and develops the Dutch dietary guidelines. For athletes, they provide practical information on nutrition around training, hydration, and sports nutrition.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre operates independently of the food industry, ensuring its advice is objective and reliable.
Website https://www.voedingscentrum.nl
I'm a foodie.
I’m a Foodie is an evidence-based nutrition platform from dietitian and nutritional scientist Marijke Berkenpas. The platform offers substantiated information on healthy nutrition as a counterweight to misleading claims and incorrect online information. Through blogs, podcasts and books (including the bestseller “Eat like an Expert”), the team shares practical, scientifically backed nutritional advice.
Website https://www.iamafoodie.nl/
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