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Hábitos de consumo de suplementos desportivos com aminoácidos de cadeia ramificada (BCAA)
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O consumo de aminoácidos de cadeia ramificada, BCAA (branched-chain amino acids), tem sido amplamente utilizado por desportistas para o aumento do desempenho e rendimento desportivo1-3. Com possíveis benefícios na diminuição de lesão muscular 4-6, na proteção da massa muscular no desporto de resistência7,8, na diminuição da fadiga central e periférica 5,9,10 promovendo desta forma a redução da
fadiga durante o exercício e promover a recuperação após o mesmo11-13, na diminuição de gordura corporal14,15 e no aumento de massa muscular 4. Tendo em conta esta evidência, o seu consumo, tem sido aconselhado para obtenção de resultados rápidos. O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar as características dos consumidores de suplementos desportivos, especificamente BCAA, avaliar os seus
hábitos de consumo e o seu conhecimento sobre a eficácia e segurança desta categoria de suplementos. Para a recolha de dados, foi elaborado um inquérito, disponibilizado eletronicamente através das redes sociais, considerando assim, as práticas de consumo deste suplemento no desporto. Um total de 261 indivíduos responderam ao inquérito dos quais 81,2% são do gênero masculino, e 18,8% são do gênero feminino. Dos inquiridos do nosso estudo 41,4% tem idade compreendidas entre os 36 e os 45 anos. No total da amostra, o consumo de BCAA, é feito entre quatro a cinco vezes por semana, para 28,7% dos inquiridos. Os principais objetivos para o consumo de suplementos foram: redução do cansaço após o treino para 41,4% dos consumidores, diminuição de tempo de recuperação entre treinos para 41% dos consumidores, e com o objetivo de aumento de energia para 39.5% dos inquiridos. Embora 39,7% a maioria dos consumidores, tenha referido ingerir 10 a 12g do suplemento em cada utilização, 5,4% dos inquiridos mencionaram ingerir uma dose maior do que o recomendado no rótulo do produto. É importante salientar que 90,8% não sentiu nenhuma reação adversa, e 20,8% relataram sentir náuseas, diarreia,
flatulência, como reações adversas após o consumo.
Com o aumento do consumo de suplementos desportivos, torna-se relevante analisar os comportamentos dos consumidores destes suplementos, bem como, as principais motivações para o seu consumo. Só assim poderemos entender melhor as áreas potenciais de crescimento de consumo, e identificar estratégias para garantir a venda e consumo eficaz de suplementos desportivos.
The consumption of branched-chain amino acids, BCAA (branched-chain amino acids), has been widely used by athletes to increase performance and sports performance. With possible benefits in reducing muscle damage, in protecting muscle mass in endurance sports, in decreasing central and peripheral fatigue thus promoting a reduction in fatigue during exercise and promoting recovery after exercise. same, in the reduction of body fat, and in the increase of muscle mass. Taking into account this evidence, its consumption has been advised to obtain quick results. The aim of the present study was to verify the characteristics of sport supplement consumers, specifically BCAA, to assess their consumption habits and their knowledge about the efficacy and safety of this category of supplements. For data collection, a survey was prepared, made available electronically through social networks, thus estimating the consumption practices of this supplement in sport. A total of 261 individuals responded to the survey, of which 81.2% are male and 18.8% are female. Of the respondents in our study, 41.4% are aged between 36 and 45 years. In the total sample, BCAA consumption is done between four to five times a week, for 28.7% of respondents. The main goals for supplement consumption were: reduction of posttraining fatigue for 41.4% of consumers, reduction of recovery time between workouts for 41% of consumers, and aiming to increase energy for 39.5% of respondents. Although 39.7% of most consumers reported taking 10 to 12g of the supplement with each use, 5.4% of respondents mentioned taking a higher dose than recommended on the product label. Importantly, 90.8% did not experience any adverse reaction, and 20.8% reported feeling nausea, diarrhea, flatulence, as adverse reactions after consumption. With the increase in the consumption of sport supplements, it is important to analyze the behavior of consumers of these supplements, as well as the main motivations for their consumption. Only then will we be able to better understand the potential areas of consumption growth, and identify strategies to ensure the effective sale and consumption of sport supplements.
The consumption of branched-chain amino acids, BCAA (branched-chain amino acids), has been widely used by athletes to increase performance and sports performance. With possible benefits in reducing muscle damage, in protecting muscle mass in endurance sports, in decreasing central and peripheral fatigue thus promoting a reduction in fatigue during exercise and promoting recovery after exercise. same, in the reduction of body fat, and in the increase of muscle mass. Taking into account this evidence, its consumption has been advised to obtain quick results. The aim of the present study was to verify the characteristics of sport supplement consumers, specifically BCAA, to assess their consumption habits and their knowledge about the efficacy and safety of this category of supplements. For data collection, a survey was prepared, made available electronically through social networks, thus estimating the consumption practices of this supplement in sport. A total of 261 individuals responded to the survey, of which 81.2% are male and 18.8% are female. Of the respondents in our study, 41.4% are aged between 36 and 45 years. In the total sample, BCAA consumption is done between four to five times a week, for 28.7% of respondents. The main goals for supplement consumption were: reduction of posttraining fatigue for 41.4% of consumers, reduction of recovery time between workouts for 41% of consumers, and aiming to increase energy for 39.5% of respondents. Although 39.7% of most consumers reported taking 10 to 12g of the supplement with each use, 5.4% of respondents mentioned taking a higher dose than recommended on the product label. Importantly, 90.8% did not experience any adverse reaction, and 20.8% reported feeling nausea, diarrhea, flatulence, as adverse reactions after consumption. With the increase in the consumption of sport supplements, it is important to analyze the behavior of consumers of these supplements, as well as the main motivations for their consumption. Only then will we be able to better understand the potential areas of consumption growth, and identify strategies to ensure the effective sale and consumption of sport supplements.
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Aminoácidos de cadeia ramificada BCAA Exercício físico Lesão muscular Fadiga central Recuperação Atletas Branched-chain amino acids Exercise Muscle injury Fatigue Recovery Athletes