Exploring Factors Associated with Health Status and Dietary Supplement Use Among Portuguese Adults: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(7), P. 769 - 769

Published: March 30, 2025

Background/Objectives: Dietary supplements are associated with general well-being. However, there is a growing concern about health risks from unlabeled harmful substances, contaminants, or their interactions conventional drugs. The use of dietary should also be monitored in vulnerable groups. Hence, this study aimed to explore key factors supplement and status among Portuguese adults. Methods: An online-based cross-sectional survey was conducted assess health, medication, use. Data were collected January February 2023. participants (N = 449) categorized into age groups (18-29, 30-39, 40-60, 60+). Descriptive multivariate statistical analysis performed. Results: Overall, 73% the female, 38% 40-60 group. Among male (27%), more than half belonged two older Additionally, 42% reported having diagnosed disease, 43% using 66% rated as "good". Participants aged 60+ multiple diseases higher BMI poorer self-rated health. Cardiovascular drug prevalent males group, positively correlating number medications (r 0.40, p < 0.001). Medication (OR 0.25, 95%CI: 0.10-0.60) 0.34, 0.17-0.69) lower likelihood avoiding Females likely supplements, multivitamin-mineral most common both sexes adults 60+. Conclusions: As increases, developing evidence-based guidelines for safe use, especially populations, crucial.

Language: Английский

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Adulteration of Brain Health (Cognitive, Mood, and Sleep Enhancement) Food Supplements by the Addition of Pharmaceutical Drugs: A Comprehensive Review of Analytical Approaches and Trends

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 908 - 908

Published: March 16, 2024

In recent years, the consumption of dietary supplements has grown worldwide, particularly in developed regions. However, this growing market also become a prime target for adulteration practices, with some manufacturers illegally adding pharmaceuticals into plant-based food (PFS) to enhance their effects. While extensive research focused on detecting adulterant drugs PFS tailored improving sexual performance, weight loss, and muscle building, less attention been given intended mood enhancement, sleep aid, cognitive function (nootropics). Nonetheless, reports indicate an increasing level within group PFS. Therefore, review aims at providing comprehensive overview brain health, focus analytical techniques utilized detection while presenting data patterns prevalence reported adulterants. Considering that such fraudulent practices primarily relies chromatographic coupled mass spectrometry (MS), developments field comprising either targeted or untargeted analysis pharmaceutical adulterants are discussed.

Language: Английский

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Consumption of Dietary Supplements among Working-Age Residents of Lithuania in the Period from 2021 to 2023

Medicina, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 60(4), P. 669 - 669

Published: April 19, 2024

Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the consumption dietary supplements (DS) among working-age residents Lithuania from 2021 2023 with respect social demographic factors an assessment personal health. Materials Methods: Using stratified sampling techniques, included three samples (1600 each year, 4800 total). Three surveys were conducted, distribution respondents between groups compared using χ2 test. Results: DS significantly differed year accounted for 78.1%, 71.6%, 72.7% respondents, respectively (p < 0.05). In 2022, prevalence lower in majority 2023, it higher females, younger residents, those larger families, who suffered COVID-19 Despite similar changes found negatively assessed their health, group showed more prevalent non-university education, unemployed income Conclusions: a again 2023. health shows different habits DS.

Language: Английский

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A post-pandemic trend in the consumption of dietary supplements among residents of Lithuania

Central European Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 32(3), P. 189 - 199

Published: Sept. 30, 2024

The consumption of dietary supplements might prevent the deficiency necessary nutrients. On other hand, in cases overconsumption, adverse effects occur. In Lithuania, COVID-19 pandemic provoked an increase supplements. aim this study was to reveal post-pandemic trend among working-age residents Lithuania with respect social and demographic factors food selection criteria.

Language: Английский

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Dietary Intake of Micronutrients and Use of Vitamin and/or Mineral Supplements: Brazilian National Food Survey

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(22), P. 3815 - 3815

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

Vitamin and/or mineral supplements are designed to correct micronutrient deficiencies or maintain adequate intake. However, evidence suggests the indiscriminate use of these products, particularly among populations that already meet their requirements through diet. This study aims estimate prevalence vitamin supplement and assess dietary intake micronutrients users non-users in Brazilian adult elderly populations.

Language: Английский

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Dietary Supplement Use and Associated Factors Among Adults Working in Urban Settings in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Health Services Insights, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Dietary supplements are products consumed to provide nutrients or other substances that the user may not consume in sufficient amounts through normal diets. Despite their increased global popularity, there is still scant information regarding use of dietary and associated factors among adult populations Tanzania. This study aimed assess extent supplement with adults working urban settings. was a cross-sectional involving 419 public private institutions within Ilala District Dar es Salaam who were selected using stratified simple random sampling techniques. The study's data collected quantitative methods self-administered questionnaire. Data analysis done descriptive statistics for frequencies, means, standard deviations, proportions; cross-tabulations chi-square tests comparing observed differences use; multivariable logistic regression identifying use. A P-value <.05 considered statistically significant analysis. prevalence 46.5%, where 36.9% reported regular 63.1% occasional use, respectively. Seven types identified be consumed, which 45.1% respondents more than one type supplement. Multivitamins (64.1%) most frequently followed by Mineral (34.9%) Herbal/Botanical (26.7%) supplements. commonly reason improve overall health (67.1%). third users (35.9%) admitted self-prescribing without seeking professional medical advice. significantly being female (AOR = 2.243, 95% CI 1.415-3.555, P .001) knowledgeable 6.756, 4.092-11.154, < .001). Overall, popular settings, but its exacerbated perceived knowledge self-prescription instead Therefore, need further studies explain better underlying drivers on decision-making. There also strong extensive education prevent inappropriate excessive might lead potential adverse events.

Language: Английский

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Frequency of Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements Use among Iraqi People in Baghdad City

Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences ( ISSN 2789-3219 ), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 4, P. 44 - 49

Published: March 24, 2023

Background: Dietary supplements are used to provide the body with nutrients necessary for regulation of metabolic processes, increase nutritional value a typical diet, and enhance or maintain health. Aim: To assess use frequency demographics dietary consumers in Baghdad, Iraq. Method: From July September 2022, cross-sectional study was conducted by distributing self-administered survey attending community pharmacies Baghdad metropolitan area. About 150 participants took part this investigation. Results: The revealed that majority were female, constituting 58% total, while male subjects constituted 42% total. 16% taking multivitamins, vitamin D3 being most popular supplement (22.7%). Only 40% all respondents relied on their physician's advice when using supplements. 73.3% them did not conduct any laboratory tests before after ingesting these Conclusion: Significant numbers users calcium without obtaining lab results monitored physician; instead, they consulted internet information.

Language: Английский

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Fish oil users of Greece: Predictors, knowledge and habits regarding dietary supplement use

AIMS Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(4), P. 896 - 917

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

<abstract><sec> <title>Background</title> <p>Fish oil (FO) dietary supplements (DS) have gained popularity over the past few decades and emerged as one of most popular DS in both Europe USA. However, Greece, no study has been carried out to determine prevalence characteristics FO consumers.</p> </sec><sec> <title>Objective</title> <p>The aim this was describe stance (i.e., beliefs, knowledge habits) practices users Greece towards DS.</p> <title>Methods</title> <p>A cross-sectional study, using in-person questionnaires a stratified random sampling technique, conducted throughout 2018–2019. A total 28491 Greek citizens 15 years old were interviewed 74 regional units corresponding 13 administrative regions Greece. Having used at least once, deemed as: DS+FO, if among them; DS-FO, never or non-user, used. Pearson's chi-square test independence between relevant outcome variables use multinomial logistic regression performed create models predictive use.</p> <title>Results</title> sample consisted 3.5% 51.3% DS-FO 43.8% non-users, while 1.4% could not remember whether they had DS. Significant predictors for being DS+FO identified. more likely judge DS-less diet insufficient, support comprehend DS's labels. Also, additional DS, considered parameters when buying receivers recommendations from sources compared DS-FO. 90% seek approval source their 50% recommendation by doctors.</p> <title>Conclusion</title> <p>Favorableness is prevalent DS+FO. Most respondents lack about legislative background many would agree professional guidance.</p> </sec></abstract>

Language: Английский

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Special Issue “Sustainable Nutrition—Healthy People”

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(14), P. 3199 - 3199

Published: July 19, 2023

Food security is defined as the situation in which all people have access to their preferred food, [...].

Language: Английский

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Fish oil users of Greece: reasons, appropriate use and perceived results regarding dietary supplement use

Nutrire, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 49(1)

Published: Dec. 21, 2023

Abstract The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore differences regarding the reasons, appropriate use, and perceived results relating dietary supplement (DS) use between DS users who have used fish oils (FO) among other (DS + FO) than FO − FO). Using a stratified random sampling technique, throughout 2018–2019, data collected via in-person questionnaires. Having any at least once, one deemed user, defined as “DS FO” or if were present absent reported DS, respectively. final sample consisted 15,608 users. Independence status categorical outcome variables determined Pearson’s chi-square test. Regarding users, 48.3 32.1% medically supervised before during respectively, with more self-assessing themselves during, e.g., blood tests (21.6 vs. 17.1%). More systematically for > 1 month (42.9 30.8%) selected reasons (≥ 3; 47.6 25.4%). Most experienced no negative outcomes from (73.0%), but positive (95.8%), selecting higher number latter 2; 55.7 38.0%). believed that balanced diet (without DS) could not ensure their desired (25.5 20.1%) displayed prevalence recommended allowance adherence (82.1 78.5%) knowledge dangers overuse (53.6 48.4%). Our reveals significant regard consumer stance behavior towards DS.

Language: Английский

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