Sports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(10), С. 270 - 270

Опубликована: Окт. 8, 2024

This study investigates dietary supplement use among rugby players and their general health, focusing on prevalence underlying motivations. Involving 92 athletes, it examines the relationship between usage, motivations, health outcomes using 36-item Short Form Health Survey a 24-item ad hoc questionnaire. Findings reveal high frequency of motivated by desires to enhance performance, appearance, mood. Significant differences in health-related quality life are found users non-users, particularly mental social functioning, emotional stability. Motivations like performance enhancement body shape manipulation were linked altered perceptions, indicating psychosocial impacts supplementation. emphasizes need consider holistic effects supplements athlete well-being, advocating for balanced approach prioritizing both physical health. It calls increased awareness coaches, sports professionals about potential risks benefits importance informed decision-making. Additionally, highlights further research understand mechanisms its impact aiming science promote overall well-being competitive environments.

Язык: Английский