Naslov
Practices of dietary supplementation among football players

Autori
Kubat, Ismira ; Šabanović, Marizela ; Jašić, Midhat ; Zolotić, Tarik ; Čačić Kenjerić, Daniela

Izvornik
Hrana u zdravlju i bolesti (2233-1220) 6 (2017), 2; 48-53

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
dietary supplements ; football players ; recommendations

Sažetak
Dietary supplements are foodstuffs, medicinal herbs, plant or animal extracts and concentrates containing active compounds the purpose of which is to supplement the normal diet with the aim of gaining power and endurance as well as muscular weight. The active compounds in dietary supplements are nutrients (vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, proteins) or other substances with a physiological effect (enzymes, microorganisms, hormones). The most often used dietary supplements among athletes are fatty acids, whey proteins, fat burners, creatine and isotonic drinks. Football players use dietary supplements as ergogenic aids to meet elevated dietary needs and fasten ecovery. The aim of this study was to assess dietary supplementation practices among football players. A cross-sectional study encompassed 20 active football players from Sarajevo. Data were collected using a short questionnaire which included the general characteristics of the study participant (age, height, weight, residence), information on the frequency of dietary supplement use, type of supplement and dosage, as well as the reasons for supplementation and source of recommendation to use it. Study participants most often reported taking omega-3-fatty acids, magnesium, whey proteins and branched amino acids. Performance was the most frequently stated reason for supplementation. Supplementation was supervised and recommended by a nutritionist or self- initiated and practiced in dosages as recommended. In conclusion, dietary supplements can be ergogenics and enhance performance on one the hand and help in recovery on the other. Still, their usage should always be recommended and supervised by a specialist.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita, Farmacija, Nutricionizam

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