Dietary supplements usage by elite female football players: an exploration of current practices.
Scand J Med Sci Sports
; 32 Suppl 1: 73-80, 2022 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-34087016
ABSTRACT
The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of dietary supplements usage (types, reasons for usage, sources of information, purchase venues) among elite female football players, using a self-administered questionnaire. The study participants (n = 103) were recruited through team physicians during an official international tournament. Overall, 82% reported using dietary supplements at least once during the last 12 months. The most common dietary supplements were vitamin D (52%), omega-3 fatty acids (49%), and protein (45%). Primary reasons for dietary supplement use were to stay healthy (66%), to accelerate recovery (58%), and to increase energy/reduce fatigue (54%). Supplement advice came mainly from medical doctors (46%), dietitians/nutritionists (43%), and coaches/fitness coaches (41%). Most dietary supplements were acquired from supplement stores (30%), a sponsor (26%), or drugstores/pharmacies (22%). Elite female football players are frequent dietary supplement users. Further research needs to explore the frequency, dose, and timing of these supplements.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Soccer
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Scand J Med Sci Sports
Journal subject:
MEDICINA ESPORTIVA
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Portugal
Publication country:
DENMARK
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DINAMARCA
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DK