Knowledge, Prevalence, and Consequences of Dietary Supplements Intake Among Iranian Bodybuilders

    August 2024 in “ Current Developments in Nutrition ”
    Yasaman Bajool, Mohammad Hemmatinafar, Farhad Daryanoosh, Nima Jahaniboushehri, Zeinab Jahan, Babak Imanian
    The study on Iranian bodybuilders found that fitness coaches and registered dietitians/nutritionists were the primary sources of information on dietary supplements (DS), with bodybuilders showing a moderate level of nutrition knowledge. Commonly used supplements included vitamins C, D, and whey protein. The prevalence of DS use was significantly related to gender, bodybuilding history, and exercise frequency. Notably, the study highlighted concerning side effects among bodybuilders, including skin rashes, increased liver enzymes, and hair loss.
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