A Survey on Dietary Supplement Consumption in Amateur and Professional Rugby Players

Foods, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. 7 - 7

Published: Dec. 22, 2020

Purpose: the aim of present study was to analyse pattern dietary supplements (DS) consumption on federated rugby players, including analysis differences based sex and competitive level (professional vs. amateurs). Material methods: 144 players (83 male 61 female), whom 69 were professionals 75 amateurs, recruited for study. All participants filled out a specific questionnaire about DS questions related their effects sport performance health status. Results: 65.3% declared consuming at least one DS, with higher prevalence in males than females (77.1% 49.2%) thanin amateur (79.7% 52.0%). The main reason enhance (62.3%) only (74.3% 43.2% females). most common purchase sites Internet (45.6%) specialised stores (39.8%). As moment ingestion, did this frequently during competition training (56.4% 28.2%), whereas so (20.5% 3.6%). Moreover, professional player intake post-exercise (65.5% 35.9%), pre-exercise (30.8% 5.5%). consumed included whey protein (44%), caffeine (42%), sports drinks (38%), energy bars (34%) creatine monohydrate (31%), monohydrate. Conclusions: is enhancing performance). Professional more them consume period post-exercise, pre-exercise. Related form consumption, it observed that moderate could be considered ergogenic, such as protein, bar creatine, while an absence other ergogenic.

Language: Английский

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The New Challenge of Sports Nutrition: Accepting Insect Food as Dietary Supplements in Professional Athletes

Foods, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 10(5), P. 1117 - 1117

Published: May 18, 2021

Background: The dietary supplements market is growing, and their use increasing among professional athletes. Recently, several new protein have been placed in the marketplace, including energy bars enriched with insect flour. Edible insects, which are rich content, promoted as food of future athletes could be a reference sample for continued emphasis on higher demand. present study investigated potential motivations to accept an bar cricket flour, group selected Italian A second aim was also measure how information treatment about benefits edible insects would impact acceptance. Methods: 61 (27 females) completed structured questionnaire regarding eating habits, neophobia, nutrition knowledge, willingness taste associated factors. question sports endorsement posed at end survey. Results: all subjects consumed supplements, generally recommended by medical personnel, even though general knowledge poor (47.8%). Our main results shown that seven-point Likert scale, content (5.74 ± 1.01) curiosity texture (5.24 0.98) were drivers bar; whereas feeling disgust (5.58 1.08) justified rejection tasting insects. In addition, level neophobia increases age (p < 0.05) reduces endorse 0.05). Male (4.47 1.69) more likely product than females (3.3 1.49). An increase observed after (z = 4.16, p 0.001). Even population under investigation unique, it important mention this involves relatively small convenience sample, therefore generalizability should done caution.

Language: Английский

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Differences in Consumption Behaviour of Dietary Supplements in Competitive Athletes Depends on Sports Discipline

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(3), P. 374 - 374

Published: Jan. 27, 2024

Background: The consumption of dietary supplements (DS) is widespread among the general population and competitive athletes. However, only a few athletes seek information from experts about effects use DS. Furthermore, it currently unknown whether certain sports have higher affinity for DS than others. Methods: This study aimed to identify differences between different categories subgroups that may very high For this purpose, were surveyed. survey included type sport, training frequency, number competitions, behaviour five (general health, regeneration promotion, performance enhancement, booster, weight loss) as well personal data such biological sex age. Subsequently, correlations, configural frequencies (CFA), multiple correspondence analyses (MCA) used with behaviour. Results: A total 409 questionnaires could be evaluated. It was found all except loss related. In addition, observed in power category endurance category, there even other categories. Male particular consuming subgroups. Conclusions: shows clear depending on sport. are subgroup greatest therefore require special education should receive increased attention counselling minimise possible risks use.

Language: Английский

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Analysis of Sport Supplement Consumption by Competitive Swimmers According to Sex and Competitive Level

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(15), P. 3218 - 3218

Published: Aug. 6, 2022

Sports supplements (SS) are commonly used by athletes to improve their performance. SS use competitive swimmers is reported be prevalent but there no evidence of such elite swimmers, either male or female. The objective this research was study the patterns based on sex and levels (national international); Methods: Using categories Australian Institute Sport (AIS), a total 102 (59 men 43 women) completed validated self-administered questionnaire SS; (3) Results: Overall, 86.9% had consumed SSs with differences observed between males females (p = 0.247) 0.597). that were most caffeine (53.5%), sport drinks (52.5%), bars (51.5%), vitamin C (43.4%). categorized as medical significantly more frequently international 0.012), significant also found in level-sex interaction 0.049); (4) Conclusions: Compared other sports disciplines, prevalence consumption high regardless performance level gender. However, greater at higher level.

Language: Английский

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Are the Consumption Patterns of Sports Supplements Similar among Spanish Mountain Runners?

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 262 - 262

Published: Jan. 4, 2023

Background: The use of sports supplements (SS) to improve performance is widespread in all types athletes, however, the specific characteristics mountain races may require certain SS. Despite being a sport where consumption SS seems widespread, few studies have been conducted this regard. objective study analyze pattern runners relation degree scientific evidence, sex, and level competition. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional on habitual 357 federated Spain. Data were collected through validated questionnaire. Results: From total sample, 93.84% athletes stated that they consumed SS, with no differences observed based competitive or terms sex; there significant according number consumed, greater at higher (p = 0.009). most bars (66.1%), drinks (60.5%), gels (52.9%), caffeine (46.2%). Conclusions: high, as competition increases. four by participants included category A classification Australian Institute Sport (AIS), one greatest evidence.

Language: Английский

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Do Spanish Triathletes Consume Sports Supplements According to Scientific Evidence? An Analysis of the Consumption Pattern According to Sex and Level of Competition

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(6), P. 1330 - 1330

Published: March 8, 2023

Background: The use of sports supplements (SS) to improve performance is very common in athletes. In the case triathletes, physiological characteristics sport may require certain SS. Although consumption SS widespread this sport, few studies have investigated it thus far. aim analyze pattern by triathletes according sex and competitive level. Methodology: This a descriptive cross-sectional study on habitual 232 Spanish-federated triathletes. Data were collected through validated questionnaire. Results: Overall, 92.2% athletes consumed SS, but no significant differences found terms competition level or sex. Yet, regarding for total (p = 0.021), number Group A from AIS classification 0.012), ergogenic aids 0.003). most-consumed bars, drinks, gels, caffeine (83.6%, 74.1%, 61.2%, 46.6%, respectively). Conclusions: high, rises regional national international levels. four most included category (greatest scientific evidence).

Language: Английский

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Sustainable Diets for Athletes

Current Nutrition Reports, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 9(3), P. 147 - 162

Published: June 5, 2020

Sustainable production and healthy consumption have been the topic of recent publications. Due to high environmental impact current food system, significant changes in how is produced, distributed, consumed are needed all sectors groups. While most research sustainable diets has focused on general population, limited work involved athletes. The purpose this review summarize knowledge sustainability Meeting but not exceeding protein requirements through flexitarian plant-based approaches, reducing packaged foods waste, prioritizing seasonal produce were identified as possible mitigation options There urgency for more plant-centric, whole food–based strategies post-exercise skeletal muscle training adaptation, effect health performance, behaviors reduce packaging waste

Language: Английский

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Sport-Specific Use of Doping Substances: Analysis of World Anti-Doping Agency Doping Control Tests between 2014 and 2017

Substance Use & Misuse, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 55(8), P. 1361 - 1369

Published: March 18, 2020

Background: In recent years, there has been a solid effort across all sports organizations to reduce the prevalence and incidence of doping in sport. However, efficacy current strategies fight against might be improved by using anti-doping polices tailored features each Objectives: The aim this investigation was analyze substances more commonly found control tests individual team sports. Material Methods: publicly accessible Testing Figures Reports made available World Anti-Doping Agency, were analyzed from 2014 2017. Results: most detected groups banned anabolic agents stimulants but distribution adverse findings per drug class very different depending on discipline. Weightlifting, athletics, rugby, hockey volleyball presented abnormally high proportions (p = 2.8 × 10−11). Cycling, athletics rugby atypically elevated peptide hormones growth factors 1.4 10−1). Diuretics masking boxing, wrestling, taekwondo, judo, shooting, gymnastics than other 4.0 10−68). rowing, aquatics, tennis, ice 1.8 10−5). Conclusions: These results indicate that data suggest prohibited used as substantially type sport thus, sports-specific policies should implemented enhance testing.

Language: Английский

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Analysis of the Consumption of Sports Supplements in Open Water Swimmers According to the Competitive Level

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(24), P. 5211 - 5211

Published: Dec. 7, 2022

Sports supplements (SS) are widely consumed by many types of athletes to improve their performance. These SS classified according level scientific evidence, the ABCD system from Australian Institute Sport (AIS). In open water swimming, use may be necessary due physiological challenges posed this sport discipline. However, there is currently little literature on in swimmers. The aim work analyze pattern consumption swimmers, studying differences competitive (regional vs. national). Descriptive and cross-sectional study federated swimmers Spain 2019/2020 2020/2021 seasons. data were collected through a validated questionnaire. 79.5% participants SS, with significant level, being higher at national level. most-consumed studied sports drinks, energy bars, caffeine, vitamin C, D. It was observed that high, five four them belonged category greatest evidence.

Language: Английский

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Dietary Supplement Use of Turkish Footballers: Differences by Sex and Competition Level

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(18), P. 3863 - 3863

Published: Sept. 18, 2022

This study aimed to evaluate the consumption of dietary supplements (DS) and determine related topics in Turkish football players different sexes competition levels. A total 117 footballers (79 males 38 females) completed a specific survey regarding DS athletes. The type ingested was classified based on level scientific evidence by Australian Institute Sport (AIS): group (high evidence), B (DS that could have positive effect, but require more C (evidence is against their use), D (prohibited substances). After Kolmogorov−Smirnov test, t-test or Mann−Whitney U test performed for quantitative variables, while Pearson’s chi-square odds ratio (with confidence interval) were qualitative variables. Of sample, 87.2% reported having consumed DS, with higher rate (males: 93.7%, females: 73.7%; p = 0.006; OR 5.3 [1.7−16.8]) professional (professional: 98.2%, non-professional: 77.4%; < 0.001; 7.9 [1.2−52.3]). Males consume sports foods (p 0.001), performance 0.001) compared females non-professionals. In addition, medical 0.012) than female footballers. most drinks (63.2%), magnesium (52.1%), vitamin (51.3%), (46.2%), caffeine (38.5%), bars (37.6%), whey protein (28.2%), meat (25.6%), E (24.8%), omega-3 fatty acids (24.8%). supplement male According AIS classification, there significant differences foods, supplements, number according sex, level.

Language: Английский

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