Are the Consumption Patterns of Sports Supplements Similar among Spanish Mountain Runners?

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of sports supplements (SS) to improve sports performance is widespread in all types of athletes, however, the specific characteristics of mountain races may require the use of certain SS. Despite being a sport where the consumption of SS seems widespread, few studies have been conducted in this regard. The objective of this study is to analyze the pattern of SS consumption of mountain runners in relation to the degree of scientific evidence, sex, and level of competition.

Methods

Descriptive and cross-sectional study on the consumption and habitual use of SS of 357 federated mountain runners in Spain. Data were collected through a validated questionnaire.

Results

From the total sample, 93.84% of the athletes stated that they consumed SS, with no dif

SUBMITTER: Jimenez-Alfageme R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9866651 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature