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ArticleBMC oral health2026

Sports supplement consumption, dental health, and salivary parameters in adolescent elite football players: A cross-sectional study.

Elif Günalan, Kürşat Bakdım, Şeyda Yılmaz, Sevgi Kement, Fatih Berkay Küçük, Beyza Nur Sücüllülü, Seda Yalvaç, Yasemin Vural, Seda Saygılı, Gökçen Özüpek and 3 more

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Elif GünalanDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hamidiye Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences. Mekteb-i Tıbbiyye-i Şâhâne Külliyesi, Tıbbiye Cad. No:38 Selimiye, Üsküdar, İstanbul, Türkiye. elif.gunalan@sbu.edu.tr.ORCID 0000-0002-3644-5066
Kürşat BakdımFaculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Health and Technology University, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Şeyda YılmazFaculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Health and Technology University, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Sevgi KementFaculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Health and Technology University, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Fatih Berkay KüçükProgram of Nutrition and Dietetics, Institute of Graduate Studies, Istanbul Health and Technology University, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Beyza Nur SücüllülüOral and Dental Health Program, Vocational School of Health Services, Istanbul Health and Technology University, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Seda YalvaçProgram of Pedodontics, Institute of Graduate Studies, Istanbul Health and Technology University, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Yasemin VuralProgram of Pedodontics, Institute of Graduate Studies, Istanbul Health and Technology University, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Seda SaygılıProgram of Pedodontics, Institute of Graduate Studies, Istanbul Health and Technology University, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Gökçen ÖzüpekProgram of Nutrition and Dietetics, Institute of Graduate Studies, Istanbul Health and Technology University, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Mete ÖzgünDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science, Istanbul Health and Technology University, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Melih KeskinDepartment of Physical Education and Sports, Institute of Graduate Studies, Halic University, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Buğra ÖzenFaculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Health and Technology University, İstanbul, Türkiye.

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backgroundAdolescent athletes frequently use sports supplements (SS) to enhance their performance. However, the increased consumption of SS has raised concerns regarding potential long-term associations with oral and dental health outcomes. This study aimed to examine the relationship between sports supplement use and dental health status, including the DMFT index and dental erosion, as well as salivary parameters of adolescent football players.

methodsData on personal characteristics and SS use were collected from 52 participants. Dental health was assessed using the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, Visual Dental Erosion Examination Index, and the Basic Erosive Wear Evaluation. Salivary parameters were analyzed using the GC Check Buffer.

resultsThe most frequently consumed SS were sports drinks (17.3%), sports bars (17.3%), and vitamin C (13.5%). No significant relationship was found between regular SS consumption and the DMFT index or dental erosion. However, the consumption of sports drinks was significantly associated with resting salivary pH, stimulated salivary volume (mL), and stimulated salivary pH (p < 0.05).

conclusionsIn this cohort, sports drink consumption was associated with salivary parameters, including salivary pH and stimulated saliva volume, in exploratory unadjusted analyses. These findings may indicate hypothetical salivary changes, although no corresponding clinical differences in DMFT or erosion were detected in this sample. Consequently, awareness regarding sports drink use among adolescent athletes should be increased as a precautionary measure.

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AthletesDietary SupplementsOral HealthSalivaSoccerAdolescentCross-Sectional StudiesDMF IndexHumansHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationMaleTooth ErosionAdolescentDental healthDietary supplementsSalivaSoccer

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