Use of dietary supplements among gym trainees in Tanta city, Egypt

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of dietary supplement use among gyms trainees in Tanta city, Egypt. Participants and methods A cross-sectional comparative study was carried out on 450 gym trainees aged more than or equal to 20 years in Tanta city, Egypt. Nine representative gyms (50 participants from each) were recruited in the study. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, health and lifestyle characteristics, type, underlying motive(s), and source(s) of information about dietary supplements were collected from each participant. Results Of the 450 participants, 38.2% reported using dietary supplements. Male participants and those with higher family incomes used dietary supplements more than female participants and those with lower family incomes (P
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Original articles Source Type: research