Diet supplementation among athletes of the national canoeing and physical education students

Abstract

The study was carried out on 35 person adult group for men with high levels of physical activity, including 6 canoeing national team and 29 students of physical education VHF in Bydgoszcz. The purpose of the study was to assess dietary supplementation of enhanced physical activity, taking into account the differences among the athletes of the national canoeing and physical education students VHF in Bydgoszcz. Among others were analysed. the scope and range of supplements, and the criteria adopted for selecting it, the reasons for the application and it felt supplementation effects. In data collection and diagnostic survey method of research tool was the author's survey. Studies have shown a much greater use of supplements in the group of athletes (100% vs. 58,6%). In addition to the most commonly used adjuvants consisted of: creatine, carbohydrate sports drinks and preparations. In the next place after implementation of branched BCAA, glutamine and protein nutrients and energy. Somewhat less frequently used vitamins and minerals, protein and L-carnitine. The smallest interest enjoyed such measures as HMB, caffeine, taurine, glucosamine, Coenzyme Q10 is ribose. In both groups were similar assortments of adjuvants, but usually with a different intensity. Basically, canoeists will more often reach for these measures except for vitamins and minerals. In addition, Glucosamine and ribose used only students. In the selection of subjects followed mainly the nutritional value, as well as the brand name in the case of athletes and recommendation of other students. Among the reasons for the application to better results for prevailed supplementation sports especially in the Group of athletes. In order for the cause of a dietary supplement have been administered, the top recommendations of the leading or improving body composition, which prevailed on the students. In addition, the expected results of supplementation were noticed by 95.7% of respondents, and the effectiveness of dietary supplements in most rated at the level of the medium, then good. Most common among benefits taking dietary supplements citing increase strength and improve athletic performance especially on students. Then supplement the shortage have been administered in the diet, and a faster recovery after exercise, which in turn dominated in athletes.