Original scientific paper

PRACTICES OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION AMONG FOOTBALL PLAYERS

Ismira Kubat ; Student of the Postgraduate specialist studies Nutrition, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, F. Kuhača 20, Osijek, Croatia
Marizela Šabanović orcid.org/0000-0003-2247-7996 ; University of Tuzla, Faculty of Technology, Univerzitetska 8, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Midhat Jašić ; University of Tuzla, Faculty of Technology, Univerzitetska 8, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tarik Zolotić ; Student of Nutrition studies, University of Tuzla, Faculty of Technology, Univerzitetska 8, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Daniela Čačić Kenjerić ; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, F. Kuhača 20, Osijek, Croatia

Abstract

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 hasten recovery. 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.

Keywords

dietary supplements; football players; recommendations

Hrčak ID:

198887

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/198887

Publication date:

31.12.2017.

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