Research
Adherence
Bodybuilders primarily rely on fitness coaches and registered dietitians for information regarding dietary supplements, rather than independent medical advice or rigorous scientific literature.
When choosing supplements, prioritize advice from registered dietitians or nutritionists over fitness coaches, as coaches may lack specific nutritional expertise. This reduces the risk of misinformation and adverse effects.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
The most important sources of information for bodybuilders regarding DS were fitness trainers/coaches (35.6%) and registered dietitian/nutritionist (34.3%).
Why this rating
Clear survey data from a large sample (n=160).
Source
Knowledge, Prevalence, and Consequences of Dietary Supplements Intake among Iranian Bodybuilders
Yasaman Bajool et al. · Current Developments in Nutrition · 2024
cross_sectional · n=160Cited 3×
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