Nutritional supplement use among university athletes in Singapore.

摘要: Introduction Nutritional supplements used by athletes can be classified as sports food, dietary and ergogenic aids. The aim of this study was to examine the use such among university in Singapore. Methods 82 from 16 sport disciplines completed a questionnaire which sought information on demographical parameters, type supplements, frequency use, motivations, knowledge, expenditure side effects. Results prevalence supplement 76.8 percent 20 different products were used. Each individual consumed mean standard deviation 3.18 +/- 1.7 over 12-month period. number daily 2.1 1.2. Popular included drinks, vitamin C, multivitamins traditional/herbal preparations essence chicken, bird's nest ginseng. Before using product, 65.9 information, usually media, Internet, coaches fellow athletes. However, many did not know where obtain reliable 86.4 also unaware that supplementation have adverse Conclusion Although there is high our population, do accurate about these products. Hence, an urgent need provide with education access scientific unbiased information.