Prevalence of Intake of Dietary Supplements in the Population of Saudi Arabia– Jeddah | ||||
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||||
Article 4, Volume 69, Issue 1, October 2017, Page 1570-1575 PDF (390.68 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.12816/0040102 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Ibrahim Abdullah Albakri1; Mayssan Hussein Almalki2; Samaher Maher Bukhari2; Shahad Sami Ekram3; Abdulrahman Khalid Aldhubayi4; Marium Mohammed Iqbal2; Yosra Abdallh Frag Al-Aloy5; Aljoharah Mohammed Almazrou6; Abdullah Saud Alotaibi7; Madihah Nafea S Alruwaili8; Nourah Ali Alshamrani9; Zahra Jaber Hussein10 | ||||
1Najran University | ||||
2Batterjee Medical College | ||||
3Um Alqura University | ||||
4Qassim University | ||||
5Taibah University | ||||
6Almaarefa College | ||||
7King Faisal University | ||||
8Northern Border University | ||||
9Taif university, | ||||
10Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: Several studies have shown micro-nutrient deficiencies in the Middle East region. Prominent defects in vitamin D, folate, and iron were especially noted. There are not many studies currently that tell us about the prevalence of dietary supplement intake in Saudi Arabia. Aim: The aim was to observe the current prevalence of dietary supplement use in Saudi Arabia. We will also attempt to elicit the reason they take the supplements, and how it affects their overall quality of life. Method: Cross-sectional study among 489 Saudi patients was without any exclusion criteria using a standard questionnaire. The study was held at the endocrinology department of King Abdul Aziz Hospital & Oncology Center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Results: The overall prevalence of multivitamin, mineral and supplement intake in the Saudi population was found to be 22%. Among them 16% were male and 24% were female. Conclusion: Healthcare providers must spread more awareness about the potential benefits of dietary supplements in preventing non-communicable diseases. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
multivitamin and mineral intake; Dietary supplements; food fortification; Saudi Arabia public health awareness | ||||
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