Les compléments alimentaires chez les sportifs

Abstract

Dietary supplements are commonly used by athletes to improve their performance and compensate for nutritional deficiencies. They come in various forms, and their consumption varies depending on the objectives. A descriptive study was conducted in several municipalities of the Sétif province, namely: the city of El Eulma, Ras Elma, and the city of Sétif. According to our survey conducted among athletes, we found that 58.34% of athletes do not consume dietary supplements, 64% of supplement users are women. It clearly appears that the 25–34 age group represents 36% of supplement consumers. The study results showed that tablet form ranks first among the dosage forms consumed by athletes, with 52%, and most athletes prefer protein supplements (29%). Goal achievement exceeding 50% was recorded in more than 92% of cases, which reflects the effectiveness of dietary supplements. However, excessive or uncontrolled use can cause adverse effects and doping-related risks.