Uso de suplementação e composição corporal de indivíduos praticantes de musculação na cidade de Itaqui, RS

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the use of dietary supplements and body composition of bodybuilders in Itaqui city, RS state. A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed with individuals, 18 at 45 years old, bodybuilders for at least three months. Sociodemographic data, satisfaction with weight body, knowledge, and information regarding the use of food supplements were obtained through a questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements were weight, height, and skinfold thickness. The consumers and non-consumers of supplements body composition’s was compared by the percentage of fat mass and lean mass. Results: 32 individuals were evaluated, of which 40.62% consume dietary supplements. The supplements most used by bodybuilders were that rich in protein (84.6%), followed by rich in carbohydrate (15.4%), hyper caloric or compensating (15.4%), creatine (15.4%) and branched-chain amino acids (15.4%). The not-consumers of supplements group was more satisfied with their weight (57.9%) than consumers group (36.7%). Body composition showed no significant difference between consumers and non-consumers of dietary supplements. The consumption of dietary supplements by the public studied was considered significant. The indifference of body composition between the two groups has been attributed to the ignorance about supplement necessity, which should be analyzed by a nutritionist. It is suggested to produce more studies about the association between supplementation and body composition of bodybuilders.