Perspectives and practices of nutritionists on dietary supplements for elite soccer teams: a cross-sectional survey study

Introduction and objectives Dietary supplements are part of the nutritional strategies frequently applied in sports performance support. With growing research on this subject high demand from athletes, nutritionists need to keep up date with latest evidence utility dietary supplements, particularly real-world contexts. As information about use among elite soccer players is still scarce, work aimed know how working teams perceive these substances their daily practice. Methods A questionnaire previously used describe nutritionists’ beliefs attitudes regarding a clinical context was adapted for study. The online addressed six European Leagues Brazil, between November 2022 February 2023. Results Overall, participants considered themselves well-trained (76.9%), knowledgeable (95.4%), interested (95.4%). majority (70.8%) agreed or strongly recommend players. Personal usage associated recommending ( p < 0.001), but no relationships were found years experience academic level. Discussion Nutritionists consider performance-enhancement purposes not only compensate deficits, which might contribute higher interest, training perceived knowledge topic. Participants recognize players’ interest mindful safety efficacy products. present study suggests that highest prescribers although personal lower than context.