Suplementos alimentares na atividade física e no esporte: uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

The main aim of the study was to conduct a systematic review of reasons associated with the use of dietary supplements during physical activities and sports, gender, age, education level and the indication of use. The search of publications was done on Medline and Scielo database, considering all papers published between 2004 and 2014 in Portuguese Language. In the search were used the words “sports supplements”, “food supplements”, “sports nutrition” and their translation for English and Spanish were used. The literature search resulted in approximately 52 articles. However, 21 met the criteria for writing the review. The results showed that the associated motives with the use of dietary supplements in the physical activities and sports resulted in the interaction between several individual, social and environmental factors. The studies selected for analysis contributed with information in order to advise on the use of dietary supplements, because due to the increase in the popularity of gyms and supplements, is concerning the abusive use according to the nutritional view. It´s possible to conclude in the study, the amount of men is significantly greater than women, the age group that most stands out is that of young people, most university graduates or not and the statement is made by a nutritionist. The most of the consumption of dietary supplements by this population, may be due to the fact men seeking for muscular bodies.