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  • Dietary supplements usage b...
    Oliveira, Catarina B.; Sousa, Mónica; Abreu, Rodrigo; Ferreira, Ângela; Figueiredo, Pedro; Rago, Vincenzo; Teixeira, Vitor Hugo; Brito, João

    Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports, April 2022, 2022-Apr, 2022-04-00, 20220401, Letnik: 32, Številka: S1
    Journal Article

    The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of dietary supplements usage (types, reasons for usage, sources of information, purchase venues) among elite female football players, using a self‐administered questionnaire. The study participants (n = 103) were recruited through team physicians during an official international tournament. Overall, 82% reported using dietary supplements at least once during the last 12 months. The most common dietary supplements were vitamin D (52%), omega‐3 fatty acids (49%), and protein (45%). Primary reasons for dietary supplement use were to stay healthy (66%), to accelerate recovery (58%), and to increase energy/reduce fatigue (54%). Supplement advice came mainly from medical doctors (46%), dietitians/nutritionists (43%), and coaches/fitness coaches (41%). Most dietary supplements were acquired from supplement stores (30%), a sponsor (26%), or drugstores/pharmacies (22%). Elite female football players are frequent dietary supplement users. Further research needs to explore the frequency, dose, and timing of these supplements.