The Use of Exercise and Dietary Supplements Among British Soldiers in Afghanistan

Boos, Christopher J.; Simms, P; Morris, Floyd; Fertout, Mohammed

doi:10.1136/jramc-157-03-08

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“…Another study found greater DS use by United States Marines who were deployed to Afghanistan (Cassler et al 2013). The prevalence of overall DS use we observed among deployed personnel was much higher than the 35%-40% levels reported in the recent studies of British soldiers deployed in Afghanistan or Iraq, but this may reflect differences in the questionnaires used in each study (Boos et al 2010(Boos et al , 2011 or general differences between British and American DS use. In the United States compared with the United Kingdom a much wider variety of DSs are available.…”

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confidence: 51%

“…Interestingly, our findings of DS use among deployed personnel are remarkably similar to DS use by United States Marines deployed to the same region of conflict (Cassler et al 2013). Previous reports of DS use for deployed soldiers (Boos et al 2010(Boos et al , 2011Cassler et al 2013;Jacobson et al 2012) did not directly compare deployed and garrison personnel using the same survey instrument as was done in the current investigation. Therefore, this report is the first we are aware of that definitively demonstrates that patterns of DS use change during deployment.…”

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confidence: 49%

“…Deployed male British soldiers reported high levels of protein supplements and body building products in combat theater (Boos et al 2010(Boos et al , 2011. Also, a large cohort study reported greater use of body-building and weight-loss supplements in both males and females with a history of deployment to a combat theater (Jacobson et al 2012).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, this survey may have underestimated DS use since use of multivitamins, which are frequently used by UK soldiers during training, was not assessed in the survey (Casey et al 2014). A subsequent report assessing DS use of British soldiers deployed in Afghanistan found that over 40% used DSs (Boos et al 2011). More than two-thirds of the British soldiers surveyed in Iraq and Afghanistan who used DSs reported using protein and amino acid supplements to increase strength and aid in training and recovery.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Soldier use of dietary supplements, including protein and body building supplements, in a combat zone is different than use in garrison

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United States Army personnel in garrison who are not deployed to combat theater report using dietary supplements (DSs) to promote health, increase physical and mental strength, and improve energy levels. Given the substantial physical and cognitive demands of combat, DS use may increase during deployment. This study compared DS use by garrison soldiers with DS use by personnel deployed to a combat theater in Afghanistan. Prevalence and patterns of DS use, demographic factors, and health behaviors were assessed by survey (deployed n = 221; garrison n = 1001). Eighty-two percent of deployed and 74% of garrison soldiers used DSs ≥1 time·week -1 . Logistic regression analyses, adjusted for significant demographic and health predictors of DS use, showed deployed personnel were more likely than garrison soldiers to use protein, amino acids, and combination products. Deployed females were more likely to use protein supplements and deployed males were more likely to use multivitamins, combination products, protein, and body building supplements than garrison respondents. Significantly more deployed (17%) than garrison (10%) personnel spent more than $50•month -1 on DSs. Higher protein supplement use among deployed personnel was associated with higher frequency of strength training and lower amounts of aerobic exercise for males but similar amounts of strength training and aerobic exercise for females. Protein supplements and combination products are used more frequently by deployed than garrison soldiers with the intent of enhancing strength and energy.Key words: vitamins, minerals, military, warfare, exercise, sex differences, strength training, aerobic training. Mots-clés : vitamines, minéraux, militaire, guerre, exercice physique, différences liées au sexe, entraînement à la force, entraînement aérobie.

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“…military personnel is widespread (3)(4)(5)(6)12,20,27,37). In 2003, Deuster et al (12) reported that 13% of US Army Rangers were taking creatine and ephedrine products on a regular basis.…”

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Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a Scoping Review of Extant Empirical Literature

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The use of image-and performance-enhancing drugs particularly anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) is not a new phenomenon. AAS use is not limited to athletes, with mainstream populations using these drugs for aesthetic purposes. Prevalence has been predominantly in Western countries, with some recent studies indicating a rise in popularity in the Eastern Mediterranean region. A scoping review of extant empirical literature from the Eastern Mediterranean region described and mapped what is known about the extent of AAS in the region. Four themes emerged from the review: (1) profile of AAS users; (2) AAS within gymnasium practice; (3) AAS regimes of use; and (4) knowledge and understanding of the AAS concept and related adverse effects. The review highlights a relatively new phenomenon of AAS use in the Eastern Mediterranean. The review underscores the need to carry out further research, particularly qualitative and quantitative studies with both genders, and cognisant of the complexities of culture and religiosity.

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The Use of Exercise and Dietary Supplements Among British Soldiers in Afghanistan

Cited by 24 publications

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Soldier use of dietary supplements, including protein and body building supplements, in a combat zone is different than use in garrison

Soldier use of dietary supplements, including protein and body building supplements, in a combat zone is different than use in garrison

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Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a Scoping Review of Extant Empirical Literature

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