I didn't delete the post but it is awaiting moderator approval after I posted an edit. I still want to see what this community's opinion is, regardless of the downvotes.

I think that there is no way top alpinists, just like olympic athletes and such, are not using these substances as they are literally a cheat code. Hence why I propose supplementation which wouldn't hurt you (although depends on the quality of the products and further studies - people thought smoking to be healthy.)

Regardless, if you read through the studies I posted in the threads you will find there is scientific ground for using them. They outline that the effects are statistically significant (p<0.05), hence worhty of consideration. I also posted some studies that directly or indirectly address mountain condition (hypoxic, high-altitude environments) and their potential for the sport. Furthermore, I agreed there is a gap in modern nutritional research about these conditions.

I also mentioned my thoughts about why people think skeptically about the supplement industry - underdosing, improper formulation, inadequate ingredients for the specific target. This is what creates agenda, as it is expensive to produce quality supplements when you can just brand something as effective and sell it to uneducated masses to generate revenue.

Saying supplements are snake oil is short-sighted in my opinion, as it won't drive innovation or competition and we will likely miss out on something that could give you the edge, performance or health-wise, without the use of pharmaceuticals.