Uso de suplementos alimentares e esteróides anabolizantes por praticantes de musculação em academia na Samambaia Sul - DF

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of supplements and bodybuilders in a gym in Samambaia-Sul - DF. The study group was composed of 50 individuals of both sexes, where questionnaires regarding the use of dietary supplements and anabolic steroids were answered and the age range of consumer behavioral data ( weekly frequency and duration of activity ) were analyzed , the most used and main motivations to use . The results showed that the majority of respondents were using dietary supplements and are seeking muscle hypertrophy, protein and amino acids being the most used, and even most individuals have never made use of anabolic steroids, use prevalence remained high, being the most used stanozolol. From this, it was noted that the bodybuilders of this academy, consume high amounts of dietary supplements and anabolic steroids, and this may be related to deviation of body image, search for immediate results and lack of knowledge, emphasizing the importance of nutrition the awareness of the benefits and losses with the use of these substances, combining quality of life with food security.