Adherence
Bodybuilders who consume dietary supplements primarily rely on trainers and nutritionists for information sources rather than medical doctors, leading to the use of common supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Whey protein.
If you are a bodybuilder, be aware that your supplement choices are heavily influenced by your trainer and nutritionist. Ensure these sources are well-informed about the latest research, as they are your primary information channel. Common supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Whey protein are widely used, but verify their necessity and dosage with a qualified professional.
The most important source of information for bodybuilders regarding DS were trainers/coach (35.62%) and nutritionists (34.37%). The most common DS used by bodybuilders were vitamin C (56.25%), Vitamin D (51.25%), and Whey protein (45.62%).
Why this rating
Cross-sectional study with self-reported data, potential for recall bias.
Source
Evaluation of nutritional knowledge and consequences of consuming dietary supplements among expert bodybuilders
Yasaman Bajool et al. · Research Square · 2023
DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3749776/v1
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