Journal article
Dietary Supplementation Practices of Singaporean Athletes
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Vol.13(3), pp.320-332
2003
PMID: 14669932
Abstract
The supplementation practices of elite athletes in Singapore were studied using an anonymous questionnaire. Information was sought on not only the type of supplements used but also dosage, rationale for use, and other factors that might influence supplement use including selected demographic parameters and sources of information relating to supplements. Data was collected from 160 athletes across a spectrum of 30 sports. Use of supplements was widespread, with 77% of respondents acknowledging use of at least 1 product. Respondents ingested a total of 59 different supplements, with each athlete using on average 3.6 ± 0.3 different products. Sports drinks, caffeine, vitamin C, multivitamin/-mineral supplements, and essence of chicken were some of the most commonly ingested products, confirming that while vitamin/mineral supplements are popular, sports supplements and traditional/herbal preparations were also well accepted. Respondents preferred to source information pertaining to supplements from “significant others” and other readily accessible sources. A small number of respondents acknowledged the use of International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned or restricted substances, highlighting the need for athletes to consult sports medicine professionals with specialist knowledge of dietary supplements in advance of initiating any supplementation regime.
Details
- Title
- Dietary Supplementation Practices of Singaporean Athletes
- Authors
- Gary J Slater (Author) - Australian Institute of SportB Tan (Author) - Singapore Sports Council, SingaporeK C Teh (Author) - Singapore Sports Council, Singapore
- Publication details
- International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Vol.13(3), pp.320-332
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Date published
- 2003
- DOI
- 10.1123/ijsnem.13.3.320
- ISSN
- 1526-484X
- PMID
- 14669932
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2003 Human Kinetics. Reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy.
- 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
- 99449752502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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