Consumo di integratori alimentari da parte dei giovani nella località turistica di Ouro Preto do Oeste-RO

In the past ten years, physical exercise has become a major part of the lifestyle of a growing number of people. Workout gyms have filled up worldwide. This has contributed to the growth in the market for food supplements (FS), whether those supplements be for improving appearance or health. The objective of this research paper is to look into the consumption of food supplements by young bodybuilding athletes in gyms located in Estância Turí­stica de Ouro Preto do Oeste - Rondônia. 178 male and female athletes, from different social classes, were evaluated and filled out a questionnaire. The athletes are members of 5 different gyms in the city. According to the questionnaires filled out by the athletes, 33.15% currently use food supplements, 44.30% male and 24.24% female. The three most consumed products among the athletes are hyper proteins (34.83%), branch chain amino acids (BCAA) (32.58%), and creatine (21.91%). The athletes' main goal by consuming food supplements is to build muscle mass (46.63%) and improve their physical performance (38.20%). Most participants in the research (73.59%) reported non-prescribed use of food supplements by a qualified professional. Such being the case, the presence of qualified professionals to prescribe these products in gyms where they are commercialized, is of uttermost importance. Such professionals could inform athletes on the health risks related to misuse of the drugs

Avaliação de Cryptococcus Neoformans em Excretas de Pombos (Columba Livia) no Perímetro Urbano do Município de Ji-Paraná, Rondônia, Brasil

Fungi from the genre Cryptococcus are the causative agents of Criptococose in humans and animals, especially Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. These are fungi found in a variety of environmental sources including pigeon excrement. This study’s goal is to ascertain whether this fungus is present in the excrement of pigeons from the city of Ji-Paraná or not. The choice of sample collection points focused on areas with a high population of pigeons. 50 samples were collected in 10 different spots. The methodology described by Contin13 was applied in this study. Inoculation by Sabouraud agar, capsule confirmation through microscopy, and a urease test were carried out in the process. The results have shown that 26% out of the 50 samples tested positive for the presence of Cryptococcus neoformans. This confirms the presence of this fungus in the excrement of the pigeons of Ji-Paraná-RO. This study is the first of its kind in this city. It highlights the need for more similar studies in the future. Nevertheless, it is obviously important to avoid contact with pigeons and their excreta for the time being.Os fungos do gênero Cryptococcus são os causadores da Criptococose em humanos e animais, especialmente Cryptococcus neoformans e Cryptococcus gattii. São fungos encontrados em diversas fontes ambientais, dentre elas as fezes dos pombos. Esse trabalho objetivou analisar se há a presença deste fungo na cidade de Ji-paraná nas fezes dos pombos. A escolha dos pontos de coleta baseou-se na alta população de pombos povoando o local, onde foram colhidas 50 amostras em 10 lugares diferentes. A metodologia usada foi descrita por Contin13, sendo realizada a inoculação em ágar Sabouraud, confirmação de cápsula através da microscopia e prova da uréase. Resultados mostraram que das 50 amostras, 26% foram positivas para o Cryptococcus neoformans, confirmando sua ocorrência na cidade de Ji-paraná-RO. Este estudo é inédito na cidade, sendo assim, há a necessidade de mais estudos com este enfoque. Apesar disso, é importante evitar o contato com pombos e suas excreta