December 2012. Volume 8. Number 4

Adverts on sports performance products are misleading

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Heneghan C, Howick J, O'Neill B, Gill PJ, Lasserson DS, Cohen D, et al. The evidence underpinning sports performance products:a systematic assessment. BMJ Open. 2012;2:e001702.
Reviewers: Esparza Olcina MJ1, González Rodríguez MP2.
1Centro de Salud Barcelona. Móstoles. Madrid. España.
2CS Algete. Imsalud. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: María Jesús Esparza Olcina. Email: mjesparza8@gmail.com
Reception date: 04/11/2012
Acceptance date: 05/11/2012
Publication date: 14/11/2012

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: the current evidence is not of sufficient quality to inform the public about the benefits and harms of sports products.

Reviewers' commentary: it has been widely disseminated that it is advisable to use special products such as drinks and supplements to improve sports performance and avoid dehydration. However, the available studies do not support these statements.

How to cite this article

Esparza Olcina MJ, González Rodríguez MP La publicidad de los productos para el deporte es engañosa. Evid Pediatr. 2012;8:80.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Heneghan C, Howick J, O'Neill B, Gill PJ, Lasserson DS, Cohen D, et al. The evidence underpinning sports performance products:a systematic assessment. BMJ Open. 2012;2:e001702.
Reviewers: Esparza Olcina MJ1, González Rodríguez MP2.
1Centro de Salud Barcelona. Móstoles. Madrid. España.
2CS Algete. Imsalud. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: María Jesús Esparza Olcina. Email: mjesparza8@gmail.com
Reception date: 04/11/2012
Acceptance date: 05/11/2012
Publication date: 14/11/2012

How to cite this article

Esparza Olcina MJ, González Rodríguez MP La publicidad de los productos para el deporte es engañosa. Evid Pediatr. 2012;8:80.

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