Study on the dynamics of the use of food supplements in amateur sports

• Published in: Journal of Physical Education and Sport 2022-08, Vol.22 (8), p.1900-1904
• Main Author: Valentina, Ştefănică
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Caffeine; Consumers; Diet; Dietary supplements; Females; Males; Nutrition; Nutrition research; Parenteral nutrition; Periodicals; Self Esteem
• ISSN: 2247-8051; 2247-806X
• DOI: 10.7752/jpes.2022.08240

Supplements are promoted as energy enhancers and amplifiers of athletic performance and are found mainly in food supplements. The present study reveals some important aspects regarding the dynamics of the use of analeptics in table sports. The study included 580 participants who volunteered for this research. Both men and women participated (63.8% men and 36.2% women), associated with six different sports. Participants were included in the study based on the signing of their consent and their agreement to participate in the study anonymously. All participants were surveyed, where they could complete personal (but anonymous) information about the potential use of analeptics. As 70% of amateur athletes accepted that they used analeptics, and a large number of them admitted that they did not know or were unsure of the biological effects of these substances, suppliers are obliged to provide information to each buyer, informing them about these. substances, as proper knowledge about these dietary supplements and their side effects could help them to avoid side effects. The major route of administration of analeptics was oral, followed by parenteral administration. As a result of their administration, amateur athletes noticed various changes due to the side effects of the abuse of analeptic substances: psychological, androgenic, cardiovascular, dermatological and muscular effects.