Prevalence of dietary supplement use among male Brazilian recreational triathletes: a cross-sectional study.
BMC Res Notes
; 17(1): 8, 2024 Jan 02.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38169419
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE The literature shows that the prevalence of dietary supplements is high and guidance by a nutritionist or specialized professional is low in professional triathletes. It is reasonable to assume that in recreational triathletes, the prevalence of dietary supplements will also be high and that a significant portion of the sampled population will use supplements without any guidance from a qualified professional. The present study investigated dietary supplement use among Brazilian male recreational triathletes. METHODS:
A total of 724 Brazilian male recreational triathletes (age 38.00 [10.00] years and body mass index 24.16 [3.02] kg/m2) took part in this study. All participants answered an online questionnaire containing questions about their demographic characteristics and the nutritional aspects of their diet.RESULTS:
The results showed that ~ 90% (n = 653) of the interviewed participants reported using at least one dietary supplement. Surprisingly, ~ 25% did not receive supplement advice from a professional nutritionist.CONCLUSION:
The prevalence of dietary supplements in male recreational triathletes was high, and a substantial part of the sample did not receive professional recommendations. This situation is worrisome because dietary supplements should be prescribed by a professional nutritionist. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Our results suggest the need for an appropriate attitude and guidance by health professionals who deal with this population, especially nutritionists, to promote safe practices.Key words
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Dietary Supplements
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Diet
Type of study:
Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
BMC Res Notes
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil