Thermogenic supplements: profile of consumers and possible effects

Abstract

It is usual to observe people looking for methods to achieve the “perfect” body, among them those who resort to physical activity as a way to achieve it stand out. In this process, some use thermogenic supplements in order to speed up metabolism and achieve faster results, but what most do not know is that along with them can come some risks to the health and quality of life of consumers. This is a quali-quantitative survey of consumers through an online questionnaire, which aims to evaluate the profile of consumers and the effects observed during the consumption of these supplements. The same was distributed after approval by the Ethics and Research Committee among contact groups until reaching the desired sample, and only those who signed the Informed Consent Form (TCLE) over 18 years of age could respond. 74 responses fere obtende, of which 42 starters that tem há lareada consume a thermogenic suplemente. Of these 42 participantes, 61.9% fere influencie by frendas o advertisements and only 14.2% received a referral from a professional. According to the data, 73.8% had at least one side effect. With this it was possible to conclude that most consumers were female aiming to lose weight, being observed that thermogenics can be allied to achieve this objective, but most had side effects, with agitation being the most observed.