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ArticleFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2022

Analysis and Screening of Commercialized Protein Supplements for Sports Practice.

Paloma Rodriguez-Lopez, Ascensión Rueda-Robles, Leticia Sánchez-Rodríguez, Rosa María Blanca-Herrera, Rosa María Quirantes-Piné, Isabel Borrás-Linares, Antonio Segura-Carretero, Jesús Lozano-Sánchez

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Article in Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Paloma Rodriguez-LopezDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition, Campus Universitario s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-5134-2746
Ascensión Rueda-RoblesDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition, Campus Universitario s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-1048-2448
Leticia Sánchez-RodríguezDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition, Campus Universitario s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
Rosa María Blanca-HerreraDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition, Campus Universitario s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
Rosa María Quirantes-PinéResearch and Development Functional Food Centre (CIDAF), Health Science Technological Park, Edificio BioRegión, Avenida del Conocimiento 37, 18016 Granada, Spain.
Isabel Borrás-LinaresResearch and Development Functional Food Centre (CIDAF), Health Science Technological Park, Edificio BioRegión, Avenida del Conocimiento 37, 18016 Granada, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5227-9002
Antonio Segura-CarreteroDepartment of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5564-5338
Jesús Lozano-SánchezDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition, Campus Universitario s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-8769-3070

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Recent years have seen a rise in the popularity of the consumption of sports-related supplements. However, the hypothesis is raised that it is necessary to analyze the quality aspects of these supplements in relation to the information provided on the label, to avoid associated risks and obtain the greatest possible benefit from their consumption. Therefore, the aim of this study has been to carry out an analysis or screening of the protein supplements that are currently marketed in Spain. We analyzed the labels of 52 protein sports supplements available both in physical stores and online. The analysis consisted of addressing three relevant aspects considering the labeling: (a) the legislative framework in which the supplements are marketed, (b) the quality of the protein, and (c) the presence of other ingredients according to the specifications of the label. In the legislative context, there do not seem to be any specific regulations to guarantee consumer protection, which can lead to unfair practices and misleading advertising. Most of the supplements analyzed to comply with the requirements of their current regulations. However, claims about their benefits that are not allowed under European legislation have been found in some of them. Regarding composition and according to label information, the supplements have been found to provide a sufficient dose of protein in terms of recommended protein intake per serving. Regarding the presence of other ingredients and according to the information on the label, most of them, except for egg supplements, contain other ingredients. Colostrum was also found in one of the supplements evaluated. The conclusions of the study reveal that, due to a lack of knowledge or misleading advertising practices, supplements are often not used properly. The information provided is essential for both professionals and consumers to avoid the risks associated with consumption, such as unintentional doping, interactions between ingredients that reduce the quality of the supplement, and consumption of supplements inappropriately, among others.

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analysiscontaminantsdigestibilityfood legislationnutrition labelprotein supplementssports nutrition

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