Online ISSN: 2515-8260

"A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENT INTAKE AMONG LATE ADOLESCENTS IN THE GYM: POPULAR PRODUCTS, HEALTH IMPLICATIONS, AND NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION"

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Anjali Bhatia, Bhawna Thukral

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This research seeks to provide a comprehensive evaluation of dietary supplement consumption among late-adolescent gym-goers, with a concentration on popular goods, their well-being. effects, and nutritional evaluation. Dietary supplements have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially for young adults wanting to improve their athletic abilities and attain their fitness objectives. But the hazards and benefits caused by such goods in this particular demographic remain essentially unexplored. In order to resolve this research void, a mixed-methods strategy will be implemented. Initially, an investigation will be administered to late-adolescents who engage in regular exercise activities. The survey will collect information regarding the overall incidence and patterns of food supplement use, including categories of products ingested, motivations for use, and information providers. In addition, the survey will look at knowledge and cognizance of the potential health consequences of supplement consumption. In addition, a subset of survey respondents will be chosen for in-depth interviews in order to obtain a deeper understanding of their journeys with dietary supplements. The interviews will investigate the objectives for supplement use, perceived benefits, and any reported adverse effects. Concurrently, a comprehensive assessment of nutrition of the common vitamin and mineral supplements consumed by late-adolescent gym-goers will be conducted. This evaluation will analyze the ingredient profiles, nutritional content, and potential hazards of each product. This study's findings will contribute to an improved grasp of the incidence, patterns, and causes for dietary supplement consumption among late-adolescent gym-goers. In addition, the exhaustive nutritional evaluation will cast light on the potential health consequences and dangers associated with common goods among this demographic. The results will inform health campaigns, fitness trainers, and individuals, allowing evidence-based decision-making regarding the use of dietary supplements by late adolescents.

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