The aim of this study was to investigate the role of medicinal plants with vitamin properties in sports performance. The evidence shows that sports activities alone have a favorable effect on health and improving the body's metabolism. However, the interaction of using the right food supplements along with exercise is important to improve the sports performance of athletes. Today, due to the proof of the harmful and sometimes irreparable side effects of the use of supplements and chemical drugs for athletes on the health of the body, researchers and scientists in the field of sports science have always sought to replace these supplements with medicinal plants in order to Adverse effects have been prevented and extensive studies have been carried out. However, it has been said that improper and excessive use of medicinal plants will also have detrimental effects on the health and performance of athletes. Consuming supplements originating from medicinal plants that have vitamin properties from different groups is one of the cases that is controversial and requires special attention in the sports community. Several studies have shown that nutritional interventions, especially the use of herbal supplements, can be effective against factors such as reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions of the body caused by sports activities with different intensities. Therefore, the optimal use of these supplements is recommended to athletes based on information that is aimed at improving sports performance. In this review study, in addition to examining some influencing factors on sports performance, the effects of several herbal supplements with vitamin properties are presented in this field.