How confidence in personal ability relates to dietary supplement use in American football players
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Abstract
74% of athletes reported using isotonic drinks as their primary dietary supplement.
- Vitamin supplements were used by 65% of the athletes, while 50% reported using mineral supplements.
- Protein concentrates were popular among 53% of the athletes.
- Caffeine and/or guarana were used by 44%, joint supporting supplements by 40%, and BCAA amino acids by 39%.
- A significant relationship was observed where athletes with lower general self-efficacy levels used multivitamin supplements more frequently (p<0.05).
- Overall, the popularity of certain dietary supplements was associated with the athletes' level of general self-efficacy.
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