Consumption of supplements and the use/abuse of drugs to support athletic performance is increasingly growing. The aim of this paper is to approach the phenomenon by providing a tool to develop critical awareness of these problems. By reviewing scientific articles, we collected information on the use of licit and illicit substances among professional and non-professional athletes, showing a widespread scenario also based on false myths. The use of supplements, drugs and doping substances represents a complex and still debated issue, that deserves greater consideration among both sportsmen and health operators. A more critical and informed approach to these topics can support empowerment and a conscious use of drugs by respecting eating habits, own health and healthy lifestyles.

Dietary supplements, drugs and doping in the sport society / Savino, G.; Valenti, L.; D'Alisera, R.; Pinelli, M.; Persi, Y.; Trenti, T.; Romano Spica, V.; Trenti, T.; Pasquarella, C.; Liguori, G.; Fallace, P.. - In: ANNALI DI IGIENE MEDICINA PREVENTIVA E DI COMUNITÀ. - ISSN 1120-9135. - 31:6(2019), pp. 548-555. [10.7416/ai.2019.2315]

Dietary supplements, drugs and doping in the sport society

Pasquarella C.
Membro del Collaboration Group
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2019-01-01

Abstract

Consumption of supplements and the use/abuse of drugs to support athletic performance is increasingly growing. The aim of this paper is to approach the phenomenon by providing a tool to develop critical awareness of these problems. By reviewing scientific articles, we collected information on the use of licit and illicit substances among professional and non-professional athletes, showing a widespread scenario also based on false myths. The use of supplements, drugs and doping substances represents a complex and still debated issue, that deserves greater consideration among both sportsmen and health operators. A more critical and informed approach to these topics can support empowerment and a conscious use of drugs by respecting eating habits, own health and healthy lifestyles.
2019
Dietary supplements, drugs and doping in the sport society / Savino, G.; Valenti, L.; D'Alisera, R.; Pinelli, M.; Persi, Y.; Trenti, T.; Romano Spica, V.; Trenti, T.; Pasquarella, C.; Liguori, G.; Fallace, P.. - In: ANNALI DI IGIENE MEDICINA PREVENTIVA E DI COMUNITÀ. - ISSN 1120-9135. - 31:6(2019), pp. 548-555. [10.7416/ai.2019.2315]
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