Benefícios e riscos do uso de suplementos alimentares e o papel do farmacêutico: uma revisão integrativa.

Abstract

The use of supplements plays an important role among practitioners of physical activity, in the sense of maintaining health and fitness, increasing strength and muscle mass and improving performance; however, in some situations, the use of these products can cause harm. Thus, the pharmacist can help to explain and guide the use of these supplements. Therefore, the present study aimed to analyze the main benefits and risks of the use of dietary supplements for those who practice physical activities and the role of the pharmacist. This is an integrative bibliographic research work that was developed and based on the analysis of scientific articles obtained from the SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Literature) and Google academic databases, using the terms: Pharmaceutical Professional, Effective Promotion, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Activity, Food Supplements. 74 articles were selected and 60 were used, in addition to 1 book, with publications from 2017 to 2022. Studies show that supplementation can act to benefit people who practice bodybuilding and athletes where food demand is higher. The use of food supplements is explained by the replacement of nutrients spent during the practice of physical exercises, increasing the amount of macronutrients such as proteins and amino acids to support the ideal levels due to energy expenditure and the supercompensation that occurs after exercise. consumption of dietary supplements without medical prescription is very common in users of dietary supplements and can be considered a public health problem. With this, the pharmacist can contribute to the rational use of supplements, since they are also marketed in pharmacies and drugstores where this professional is technically responsible. It is concluded that food supplements provide benefits both in terms of health promotion, but also can help in aesthetics in the user. But with their irrational use, they can pose a risk to the health of the user, among them: triggering thyroid problems, as well as causing liver, heart, kidney diseases and even death. In this way, the importance of the pharmacist in guiding the user of dietary supplements is evident, because in addition to providing correct information on rational use, the pharmacist will guide regarding the correct dosage and possible interactions with other types of medication.