Dialogue and sports supplementation: reflections from the social sciences: a systematic review

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dc.contributor.authorSossa Rojas, Alexis
dc.contributor.authorZoccola Cisterna Manuel Ignacio
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-05T20:11:18Z
dc.date.available2026-02-05T20:11:18Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: This systematic review investigates sports supplementation research from a social science perspective, focusing on the period from 2014 to 2024. Given the absence of a standard definition and shared taxonomy, the article explores the intricate interrelations among nutritional, psychological, commercial, cultural, historical, and sociological dimensions that constitute this field. Methods: A systematic review methodology was employed in accordance with the PRISMA protocol. Initially, 440 articles were screened, leading to a final selection of 56 relevant papers distributed across five central themes. Results: The analysis revealed complex interrelations among various dimensions, including nutritional, psychological, commercial, cultural, historical, and sociological factors. The five identified themes are as follows: Attitudes towards Supplements and Doping (N = 18): This theme explores psychosocial influences on substance use. Gateway to Doping (N = 9): It highlights the progression from initial supplement use to the adoption of prohibited substances. Networks and Key Actors (N = 8): This aspect maps the social and professional interactions that influence athletes’ decisions regarding supplementation. The Grey Area of Supplementation (N = 12): It addresses underrepresented populations and scientific uncertainties surrounding supplementation. Conceptual Ambiguity (N = 9): This theme confronts the ongoing lack of universal definitions and classifications in the field. Discussion: The findings support a dual taxonomy for classifying supplements into functional foods, individual nutrients, ergogenic supplements, and multi-ingredient products. Furthermore, they establish a hierarchy of scientific evidence, positioning randomised controlled trials as the “gold standard.” This research underscores how contemporary diets integrate cultural traditions, scientific advancements, and technological developments, while emphasising critical dualities: health vs. energy metabolism, risk vs. benefit, and safety vs. effectiveness.
dc.format.extent24 páginas
dc.fuente.origenORCID
dc.identifier.doi10.3389/fspor.2025.1719247
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1719247
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/107976
dc.information.autorucInstituto de Sociología; Sossa Rojas, Alexis Patricio; 0000-0002-5524-4980; 207577
dc.information.autorucInstituto de Sociología; Zoccola Cisterna Manuel Ignacio; S/I; 1138244
dc.language.isoen
dc.nota.accesocontenido completo
dc.rightsacceso abierto
dc.subjectathletic performance
dc.subjectdoping
dc.subjectnutritional supplement
dc.subjectperformance enhancement
dc.subjectsocial sciences
dc.subject.ddc700
dc.titleDialogue and sports supplementation: reflections from the social sciences: a systematic review
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen7
sipa.codpersvinculados207577
sipa.codpersvinculados1138244
sipa.trazabilidadORCID;2026-01-26
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