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ArticleOpen access journal of sports medicine2021

Knowledge and Prevalence of Supplements Used by Brazilian Resistance Training Practitioners Before Coronavirus Outbreak.

Rodrigo Luiz Vancini, Weverton Rufo-Tavares, Hudson Renato de Paula Oliveira, Ricardo Borges Viana, Marilia Dos Santos Andrade, Beat Knechtle, Pantelis Theodoros Nikolaidis, Paulo Gentil, Claudio Andre Barbosa de Lira

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Rodrigo Luiz VanciniCentro de Educação Física e Desportos, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Espírito Santo, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0003-1981-1092
Weverton Rufo-TavaresCentro de Educação Física e Desportos, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Espírito Santo, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0003-0038-8992
Hudson Renato de Paula OliveiraCentro de Educação Física e Desportos, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Espírito Santo, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0003-3134-0406
Ricardo Borges VianaEscola Superior de Educação Física e Fisioterapia do Estado de Goiás, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Goiânia, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0001-9200-3185
Marilia Dos Santos AndradeDepartamento de Fisiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0002-7004-4565
Beat KnechtleMedbase St. Gallen Am Vadianplatz, St. Gallen and Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-2412-9103
Pantelis Theodoros NikolaidisSchool of Health and Caring Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-8030-7122
Paulo GentilSetor de Fisiologia Humana e do Exercício, Faculdade de Educação Física e Dança, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0003-2459-4977
Claudio Andre Barbosa de LiraSetor de Fisiologia Humana e do Exercício, Faculdade de Educação Física e Dança, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0001-5749-6877

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Abstract

introductionThe use of dietary supplements and ergogenic aids (DSEA) is popular among physical activity enthusiasts. Particularly, resistance training (RT) practitioners represent important DSEA consumers due to its easy access and the appeal of claims related to muscle hypertrophy, aesthetics, and physical performance improvements.

methodsOur aim was to study knowledge, prevalence, and profile of DSEA used by Brazilian recreational RT practitioners. For this, RT practitioners of both sexes (n=129, female=58 and male=71) answered a paper-based questionnaire. The questionnaire was specifically created for the studied population to assess different aspects of the DSEA used and sociodemographic variables.

resultsSeventy-seven percent of the participants (n=99) declared that they had already used DSEA. The majority (53%) searched the internet to obtain information about DSEA. Whey protein (66%) was the most used followed by branched chain amino acids (48%).

conclusionThe use of DSEA, before coronavirus outbreak, was popular among RT practitioners; protein and amino acids were the most used DSEA. Most users used internet to obtain information about DSEA. The results suggest the need for appropriate attitude and guidance by health professionals who deal with this population, especially dietitians, nutritionists, and physical training professionals in order to promote best and security practices.

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ergogenicgymsnutritionresistance trainingsupplements

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