Use of thermogenics by bodybuilders: a review around the benefits and harms

• Autor(a) principal: Carvalho, Isabela Alves
• Data de Publicação: 2022
• Outros Autores: Santos, Eduarda Tomasio dos, Santos, Jânio Sousa
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Research, Society and Development
• Texto Completo: https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/29463
• topic: Suplementos dietéticos; Termogénico; Ejercicio Físico; Termogénesis.; Dietary supplements; Thermogenics; Exercise; Thermogenesis.; Suplementos nutricionais; Termogênicos; Exercício físico; Termogênese.

Nutritional supplements are industrialized micronutrients that aim to avoid nutritional deficiencies, caused by poor diet, it is used by many athletes as a complement to a balanced diet. A bibliographic research was carried out in order to know the main effects of thermogenic supplements, indicating their main consequences for human health. The search for better quality of life, health and aesthetics are one of the most frequent reasons for seeking these, along with the practice of regular physical activity. Thermogenics are compounds that have the ability to accelerate metabolism, which can cause a greater burning of calories in the athlete and assist in weight loss, what many users are unaware of are the adverse effects that the body can manifest after improper consumption of thermogenics, its compounds can cause the elevation of blood pressure, so those who suffer from hypertension, heart problems should avoid this type of substance. With results, it is suggested that before starting the use of these substances it is necessary to follow a professional balanced diet and practice of exercises aimed at the objective of each individual, to avoid any damage to health because these supplements have the ability to act on the nervous system. friendly and autonomous.