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Article

Health-Related Quality of Life in Rugby Athletes: The Role of Dietary Supplements and Their Consumption

by
Walter Sapuppo
1,2,†,
Antonietta Monda
3,†,
Davide Giacconi
1,
Regina Gregori Grgič
1,
Daniele Saccenti
1,
Claudia Maria Mineo
1,
Vincenzo Monda
4,
Salvatore Allocca
5,
Maria Casillo
5,
Marcellino Monda
5,
Girolamo Di Maio
5,* and
Marco La Marra
5
1
Department of Psychology, Sigmund Freud University Wien, 20143 Milan, Italy
2
Studi Cognitivi, Cognitive Psychotherapy School and Research Center, 20121 Milan, Italy
3
Department for the Promotion of Human Science and Quality of Life, Telematic University San Raffaele, 00166 Rome, Italy
4
Department of Economics, Law, Cybersecurity, and Sports Sciences, University of Naples “Parthenope”, 80133 Naples, Italy
5
Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
†
These authors contributed equally to this work.
Sports 2024, 12(10), 270; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12100270
Submission received: 13 August 2024 / Revised: 27 September 2024 / Accepted: 4 October 2024 / Published: 8 October 2024
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exploring the Role of Acute Supplementation in Exercise Performance)
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Abstract

This study investigates dietary supplement use among rugby players and their general health, focusing on prevalence and underlying motivations. Involving 92 athletes, it examines the relationship between supplement usage, motivations, and health outcomes using the 36-item Short Form Health Survey and a 24-item ad hoc questionnaire. Findings reveal a high frequency of supplement usage, motivated by desires to enhance performance, appearance, and mood. Significant differences in health-related quality of life are found between users and non-users, particularly in mental health, social functioning, and emotional stability. Motivations like performance enhancement and body shape manipulation were linked to altered health perceptions, indicating the psychosocial impacts of supplementation. This study emphasizes the need to consider the holistic effects of supplements on athlete well-being, advocating for a balanced approach prioritizing both physical and mental health. It calls for increased awareness among athletes, coaches, and sports professionals about the potential risks and benefits of supplement use and the importance of informed decision-making. Additionally, it highlights the need for further research to understand the mechanisms of supplement use and its impact on athlete health, aiming to enhance sports science and promote overall athlete well-being in competitive environments.
Keywords: dietary supplements; health; quality of life; motivation; rugby; sports; athletes dietary supplements; health; quality of life; motivation; rugby; sports; athletes

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MDPI and ACS Style

Sapuppo, W.; Monda, A.; Giacconi, D.; Gregori Grgič, R.; Saccenti, D.; Mineo, C.M.; Monda, V.; Allocca, S.; Casillo, M.; Monda, M.; et al. Health-Related Quality of Life in Rugby Athletes: The Role of Dietary Supplements and Their Consumption. Sports 2024, 12, 270. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12100270

AMA Style

Sapuppo W, Monda A, Giacconi D, Gregori Grgič R, Saccenti D, Mineo CM, Monda V, Allocca S, Casillo M, Monda M, et al. Health-Related Quality of Life in Rugby Athletes: The Role of Dietary Supplements and Their Consumption. Sports. 2024; 12(10):270. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12100270

Chicago/Turabian Style

Sapuppo, Walter, Antonietta Monda, Davide Giacconi, Regina Gregori Grgič, Daniele Saccenti, Claudia Maria Mineo, Vincenzo Monda, Salvatore Allocca, Maria Casillo, Marcellino Monda, and et al. 2024. "Health-Related Quality of Life in Rugby Athletes: The Role of Dietary Supplements and Their Consumption" Sports 12, no. 10: 270. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12100270

APA Style

Sapuppo, W., Monda, A., Giacconi, D., Gregori Grgič, R., Saccenti, D., Mineo, C. M., Monda, V., Allocca, S., Casillo, M., Monda, M., Di Maio, G., & La Marra, M. (2024). Health-Related Quality of Life in Rugby Athletes: The Role of Dietary Supplements and Their Consumption. Sports, 12(10), 270. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12100270

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