Journal article
Changes in the Supplementation Practices of Elite Australian Swimmers Over 11 Years
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Vol.26(6), pp.565-571
2016
PMID: 27206222
Abstract
Thirty nine elite Australian swimmers (13 AIS, 26 OTHER) completed a standardized questionnaire regarding their supplement use during a pre competition camp. The data were compared to a similar study conducted 11 years earlier (11 AIS, 23 OTHER) and framed around the classification system of the Sport Supplement Program of the Australian Institute of Sport. The prevalence of supplement use remained constant over time (2009: 97%, 1998: 100%). However, the current swimmers used a greater number of dietary supplements (9.2±3.7 and 5.9±2.9; p = 0.001), accounted for by an increase in the reported use of supplements with a greater evidence base (Sports Foods, Ergogenics and Group B supplements). In contrast, fewer supplements considered less reputable (Group C and D) were reported by the 2009 cohort (0.7±1.0 and 1.6±1.3; p = 0.003). AIS swimmers reported a greater use of Ergogenics (4.3±1.8 and 3.1±1.7; p = 0.002), and less use of Group C and D supplements overall (0.8±1.2 and 1.3±1.2; p = 0.012), which was explained primarily by a smaller number of these supplements reported by the 2009 group (1998 AIS: 1.5±1.4, 2009 AIS: 0.2±0.6; p = 0.004). Although the prevalence of supplement use has not changed over time, there has been a significant increase in the number and type of products they are using. . The potential that these changes can be attributed to a Sports Supplement Program merit investigation
Details
- Title
- Changes in the Supplementation Practices of Elite Australian Swimmers Over 11 Years
- Authors
- Gregory Shaw (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringGary J Slater (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringLouise M Burke (Author) - Australian Catholic University
- Publication details
- International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Vol.26(6), pp.565-571
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Date published
- 2016
- DOI
- 10.1123/ijsnem.2016-0060
- ISSN
- 1526-484X; 1526-484X
- PMID
- 27206222
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2016 The Author. This manuscript is as accepted for publication in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Excersie Metabolism, Vol 26, No. 6. The definitive version is available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2016-0060
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449986602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
- Research Statement
- false
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