A Global Overview of Dietary Supplements: Regulation, Market Trends, Usage during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Health Effects

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(15), P. 3320 - 3320

Published: July 26, 2023

Over the last 20 years, use of dietary supplements (DS) has continued to grow in many countries. Due public health crisis brought on by COVID-19 pandemic and amidst fears regarding vaccines their low supply regions world, there been a marked interest DS as alternative means protecting against treating this emerging disease, well boosting immune system minimizing risk inflammation. Despite lack evidence suggest efficacy, surge sales reported parts world. Questions have also raised about effects associated with due increased during crisis. Numerous scientific studies demonstrated beneficial properties some adverse even toxic effects. In addition, given current global issue, review is needed establish status before The aim summarize impact incidence pandemic, regulation market trends. First, we provide an overview DS, including comprehensive legislative regulatory aspects USA, China, EU, Algeria. Second, describe prevalence most commonly consumed efficacy prophylactic modality era COVID-19. Additionally, examine structure size countries that predominantly produce import them, its trend, growth. Finally, review, discuss profile users.

Language: Английский

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Global Dietary and Herbal Supplement Use during COVID-19—A Scoping Review

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 771 - 771

Published: Feb. 2, 2023

During the first year of COVID-19 pandemic, lack cure and intensity global spread raised a common awareness health. The aim this scoping review is to summarize dietary supplement use globally during two years pandemic. A systematic search was conducted in December 2021 following PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, ERIC, Scopus databases were searched, 956 results screened for eligibility. Fourteen cross-sectional studies from 11 countries 3 continents examined. All large population surveys investigating healthy eating COVID-19. Vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc multivitamins most widely reported, as well natural/herbal products such ginger honey. reason cited supplements strengthen immune system prevent infection These reported that populations are relying on healthcare providers, family, friends, social media learn about use. Future treatment should include more evidence

Language: Английский

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Consumption of Food Supplements during the Three COVID-19 Waves in Poland—Focus on Zinc and Vitamin D

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(10), P. 3361 - 3361

Published: Sept. 25, 2021

Food supplements (FS) are a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, or other ingredients with nutritional physiological effects. Due to their easy availability, widespread advertising, and sometimes low price, increased consumption this group preparations has been observed. Therefore, the aim study was assess knowledge intake FS during COVID-19 pandemic in Poland, particular reference containing zinc vitamin D. It noted that both above were used significantly more often by people higher education (59.0%), medical background related working field (54.5%), and/or exercising at home (60.1%). Preparations D 22.8% respondents first wave, 37.6% second 32.9% third wave. To sum up, we showed highest mineral supplements, taken education. This indicates high awareness health aspects need for preventive measures these groups.

Language: Английский

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Use of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: May 9, 2022

Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) has been reported to use for symptom management of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The objective this review was identify the overall usage prevalence TCIM interventions COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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Covid-19 related factors to food security and dietary diversity among urban households in western Oromia, Ethiopia

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(3), P. e14476 - e14476

Published: March 1, 2023

BackgroundThis study aims to assess factors associated with food security and dietary diversity among poor urban households of western Oromia, Ethiopia, after the outbreak Covid-19 pandemic.MethodA cross-sectional, community-based was conducted in May June 2021 361 Horo Guduru Wollega zone, Ethiopia. A pre-tested structured questionnaire used collect primary data. Twenty-four hour reminder points were household diversity, assessed using Household Food Insecurity Access Scale tool. Data evaluated statistical software SPSS version 25.0.ResultsThis showed a prevalence insecurity 59.6%. The mean standard deviation values 4.19 ± 1.844. Family size (AOR = 8.5; 95% CI:3.295–21.92), monthly income 3.52; CI; 1.771–6.986), 3.92–18.59), knowledge 3.0, CI 1.08–)8.347), attitude 8.35, CI:3.112–22.39) practices against 2.12; CI:1.299–11.4) significantly insecurity. Variables like educational status 3.46; CI:1.44–8.312), increased family pandemic 2.26; CI:1.02–5.04), 6.7; CI:4.01–19.01), 3.96; CI:1.57–10.0), 3.9; CI:1.75–8.82) toward coronavirus 2.23; CI:2.18–23.95) predictors diversity.ConclusionThis concluded that size, income, contributed security. On other hand, variables such as status, highly relevant for pandemic. Knowledge, attitudes, also related both diversity. Therefore, immediate interventions nutrition-specific can be suggested address problems inadequate intake households. In addition, governmental non-governmental organizations should raise awareness policies support those at higher risk by developing affordable, sustainable targeted social protection systems ensure adequate level.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Dietary Supplement Use in Western Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(7), P. 1233 - 1233

Published: April 1, 2025

Dietary supplements (DSs) are widely used to complement diets, particularly among individuals with specific nutritional needs. While DSs can promote health and prevent disease, improper use may lead adverse effects or medication interactions, highlighting the need for safe, informed consumption. This study assesses knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) related in Western Saudi Arabia, providing insights into national consumption patterns. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted between December 2023 February 2024. 28-item questionnaire covering demographics, regarding administered. Participants aged 18 years older residing regions were recruited through convenience sampling. Data analyzed SPSS version 22 using descriptive statistics chi-square tests. total of 1006 participants completed survey, 70.5% (n = 709) reporting DS use. Most respondents female (71.8%) 34.3% 30 years. Although 82.5% aware DSs, only 41% knew correct dosages, 30.3% expressed uncertainty about safety. About 28.1% users experienced side effects. Multivitamins most commonly type (44.9%), followed by mono-vitamins (39.9%) minerals (7.5%). The primary motivations improvement ensuring adequate nutrition (66%), while 20% address deficiencies. sourced from pharmacies (85.5%), 46.6% relied on internet information. Significant differences observed based gender age (p < 0.001). highlights widespread significant gaps concerning dosage Associations demographic factors indicate that public strategies should these variables. Targeted education clear guidance safe essential promoting reducing potential risks.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge of COVID-19 and Its Relationship with Preventive Behaviors and Vaccination among Adults in Northern Thailand’s Community

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(3), P. 1521 - 1521

Published: Jan. 28, 2022

(1) Background: the 2019 coronavirus disease outbreak (COVID-19) has posed a major threat to public health and had significant impact on all areas of people's lives. Vaccines against COVID-19 have been developed control disease, an array personal hygiene measures introduced. As result, information that will support promote vaccination among populations as well other are urgently needed. The goal this research was look into knowledge about how it relates preventive behaviors people living in rural northern Thailand. (2) Methods: cross-sectional study performed four upper provinces A total 1524 participants were recruited using probability sampling technique. Questionnaires distributed collect data general information, regarding COVID-19. (3) Results: more than half (55.9%) female not received vaccine (67.2%). Their mean age 44.13 years. majority moderate engaged (65.5% 42.0%, respectively). linear regression model showed score related score, with standardized coefficient 0.510, after adjusting for age, underlying body mass index (B = 2.64; 95%CI 2.42, 2.87). Binary logistic revealed controlling education, occupation, financial status, current (AOR 1.87; 1.64-2.13), significantly associated having vaccine. (4) Discussion: is very important regions engage prevention vaccination. Relevant government agencies network partners should proactive education campaigns emphasizing risk contracting its severity order unvaccinated groups. These can highlight COVID-19's positive benefit-risk balance short long term ensure safety

Language: Английский

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Evaluating knowledge, habits, and beliefs regarding dietary supplements as a protective measure against COVID‐19 in Malaysia and Iraq: A postsecond wave cross‐sectional analysis

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic brought to the forefront various public health approaches, including consumption of dietary supplements (DS) as a protective measure. With misinformation regarding virus and associated benefits DS prevalent, this study aimed understand knowledge, habits, beliefs related usage measure during in Malaysia Iraq, two countries with deep-rooted traditions herbal supplement usage.

Language: Английский

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Supplementation use and diet changes during COVID-19 pandemic according to anxiety level and Mediterranean diet adherence

Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 54, P. 122 - 129

Published: Jan. 25, 2023

Language: Английский

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Intention to purchase halal health supplement online: Lessons learned from the health crisis

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(9), P. e19840 - e19840

Published: Sept. 1, 2023

Consuming health supplements is essential to strengthen the immune systems and protect against illness, especially during crises such as COVID-19 pandemic. Considering increasing number of Muslim populations worldwide necessity online applications crises, this research aims study consumer's purchase intention halal supplement products by examining variables influencing intention. The Theory Planned Behaviour has been applied an underlying theory for study, including religiosity extension theory. 214 respondents participated in completing survey questionnaire via platform. Analysis was performed using SmartPLS4. findings illustrate that perceived benefit most important indicator Indonesian respondents, while attitude, subjective norms, pandemic are factors contribute among Malaysian respondents. enhances current literature, specifically context products. Additionally, investigating with a unique set leads new path study. Examining consumer behavior benefit, influence will provide insights marketers involved perspective on beliefs gives directions strategy development businesses.

Language: Английский

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