Supplement use and protein intake by bodybuilders

Abstract

Introduction: The demand for the practice of bodybuilding in gyms is related to the aesthetic look, with the increase of muscle mass and search for health and quality of life. It is widespread among supporters that additional protein intake and use of supplements increase strength, hypertrophy and improve performance. AIM: To evaluate the consumption of dietary supplements and protein intake in bodybuilders in two gyms. Materials and methods: The sample consisted of 44 bodybuilding practitioners: 20 male and 24 female. As inclusion criteria, be a bodybuilder and perform training for hypertrophy. For data collection, a self-filling form with information regarding training and feeding was adopted, with a food record of three alternate days throughout the week. The protein intake recommended by the Brazilian Society of Exercise and Sports Medicine guidelines was adopted: 1.6 to 1.7 grams of protein per kilogram of weight. Results: Regarding the use of supplements and their frequency, it was observed that the majority of participants (80% of men and 62% of women) use supplements, with the association of up to 3 or more supplements simultaneously. As for protein intake, 56.8% showed consumption below ideal, while the rest 38.7% above recommended and 4.5% with ideal consumption. Conclusion: It was found a high consumption of food supplements and an association between them and that most participants have inadequate consumption of proteins according to the reference used.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/colleinternhealthscienv1-039