Evaluación de la composición corporal y la ingesta de productos hiperproteicos en usuarios de gimnasio de Guayaquil, 2025-2026.

Abstract

Introduction: Interest in recreational bodybuilding and high protein intake among the general public has increased in recent years, with the most common goals being to reduce body fat percentage and increase skeletal muscle mass in kilograms. The desire to achieve these goals leads people to aim for high protein intake in grams, often from sources beyond conventional foods. Objective: To evaluate body composition and the intake of high-protein products among gym-goers in the city of Guayaquil during the years 2025 and 2026. Methodology: This study was conducted using a cross-sectional, observational, and analytical-quantitative approach, as the variables under examination are numerical and objective in nature. Results: It was found that a high frequency of consumption of the foods studied has a positive impact on the average body composition of the sample; however, there is insufficient data to confirm that body composition is altered as a direct result of consuming these foods. Specifically, among the female population, average body fat increases as consumption of these foods increases. Conclusions: Evidence suggests that the inclusion of the high-protein foods studied has an impact on the population’s body composition, but further studies and analysis are needed to verify that a relationship exists.