Effect of Nutritional Supplements on Biochemical Parameters in Gym-Goers

Background There is a growing enthusiasm for bodybuilding and fitness among young adults. Many gymgoers consume various nutritional supplements in pursuit of rapid results often without adequate awareness of their impact on metabolic processes in the body.Aim This cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary supplements on routine laboratory parameters in gym-going young adult males.Methods A total of 50 participants were recruited and divided into two groups of 25 each based on their use or non-use of dietary supplements. Complete blood count and serum levels for fasting glucose renal function tests liver function tests and lipid profile were measured and statistically compared between the two groups.Results Differences were observed in several parameters between the two groups however statistical significance Pgt0.05 was found only for serum uric acid phosphorus total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein-cholesterol LDL-C. Serum levels of liver function tests and fasting glucose did not show any statistically significant differences between the groups.Conclusion Dietary supplements used by gym-goers may induce various metabolic changes. Understanding these effects may contribute to the development of more evidence-based guidelines for the use of dietary supplements and ultimately support better community health outcomes.nbsp