Table 2 Reasons for supplementation listed on the questionnaire
Reason Category | Individual Reasons Listed |
|---|---|
Health-Related | Medical (your doctor told you to) To improve your diet (food you eat everyday) Stay healthy Enhance immune system (so you don’t get sick) |
Performance-Related | Increase or maintain muscle mass, strength, and/or power Increase endurance (how long you can exercise) Increase energy (so you don’t feel tired) Enhance overall athletic performance Improve exercise recovery (after exercise) |
Influence of Others | Because others (friends, family, teammates) do Someone told you to (coach, parent, friend etc.) |