| Suspected dietary supplement injuries in special operations soldiers. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21049431 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Evidence suggests that a number of Special Operations Soldiers are using dietary supplements to augment their physical training programs and that some of these supplements are not entirely benign. This article presents a series of case reports of Soldiers who suffered adverse effects that may be at least partially attributable to the use of dietary supplements. Given that many Special Operations Soldiers train at the same level as world class athletes and the use of supplements is common among world class athletes, the use of supplements is not likely to stop. To this end, the purpose of this article is to provide awareness of the problem, discuss some of the harmful effects of dietary supplements, make a recommendation for education to help reduce the number of injuries resulting from the use of dietary supplements, and recommend that scientific studies be done to prove the benefits and risks of taking dietary supplements. |
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Authors:
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John Hughes; Byron Shelton; Teresa Hughes |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of special operations medicine : a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals Volume: 10 ISSN: 1553-9768 ISO Abbreviation: J Spec Oper Med Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-04 Completed Date: 2011-01-20 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101158402 Medline TA: J Spec Oper Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 14-24 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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© 2010. |
Affiliation:
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Special Forces Battalion, Fort Bragg, NC, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Dietary Supplements / adverse effects* Humans Male Middle Aged Military Personnel* Specialization* Young Adult |
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