EXPLORE KNOWLEDGE AND MISUSE OF SUPPLEMENTS SUCH AS PROTEIN POWDERS, CREATINE, OR VITAMINS AMONG GYM GOERS
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Keywords
Dietary Supplements, Gym-Goers, Protein Powders, Creatine, Supplement Misuse, Health Risks, Fitness Trends, Nutritional Awareness, Regulatory Measures, Responsible Supplementation10.
Abstract
The use of dietary supplements such as protein powders, creatine, and vitamins has been common among people visiting gyms for improved body function and well-being2. However, inappropriate use as a result of misguidance, promotional effect, and peer influence has resulted in adverse health outcomes3.
Objective: This study examines the understanding, usage practices, and inappropriate use of supplements by gym users4.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 399 members of different gyms5.
Results: Dietary supplement consumption was reported among 57.6% of respondents, with greater consumption noticed in males, youths, and individuals with university degrees6. While 83.2% showed sufficient information levels, 18.8% expressed wrong consumption practice involving overdoing or using uninformed sources to decide on consumptions7.
Conclusion: Consequences reflect upon social influences coupled with non-favourable supervisory processes leading to tendencies among supplement usage8. This research emphasizes the necessity for better education, regulation, and awareness campaigns to encourage safe use of supplements9.
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Dinesh N T
Department of pharmacology, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Satyanarayana V
Department of pharmacology, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Boopathi Raja A
Department of pharmacology, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Aldo B Binolin
Department of physiology, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
