Table 3 Frequency and type of dietary supplements used by all participants, Palermo, Italy
Subjects | ||
|---|---|---|
Number | Percentage | |
Supplements use | ||
No | 397 | 70.8% |
Yes | 164 | 29.2% |
Supplement users (164) | ||
Male | 138 | 84.1% |
Female | 26 | 15.9% |
Frequency of use (164) | ||
1 time per wk | 9 | 5.5% |
2 time per wk | 9 | 5.5% |
3 time per wk | 46 | 28% |
4 time per wk | 18 | 11% |
5 time per wk | 59 | 36% |
6 time per wk | 2 | 1.2% |
7 time per wk | 21 | 12.8% |
Other supplements (107)*, | ||
Vitamins | 8 | 7.5% |
Creatine | 15 | 14% |
Amino acids | 42 | 39.2% |
Creatine + Amino acids | 31 | 29% |
Vitamins + Amino acids | 2 | 1.9% |
Creatine + Vitamins + Amino acids | 9 | 8.4% |
- *Other supplements in association with protein supplements.
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One subject has declared the use of anabolic steroids.
One subject has declared the use of anabolic steroids.