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Prevalence of Intake of Dietary Supplements in the Population of Saudi Arabia– Jeddah

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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.

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10.12816/0040102

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multivitamin and mineral intake, Dietary supplements, food fortification, Saudi Arabia public health awareness

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Ibrahim Abdullah

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Albakri

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Najran University

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Mayssan Hussein

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Almalki

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Batterjee Medical College

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Samaher Maher

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Bukhari

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Batterjee Medical College

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Shahad Sami

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Ekram

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Um Alqura University

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Abdulrahman Khalid

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Aldhubayi

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Qassim University

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Marium Mohammed

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Iqbal

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Batterjee Medical College

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Yosra Abdallh Frag

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Al-Aloy

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Taibah University

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Aljoharah Mohammed

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Almazrou

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Almaarefa College

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Abdullah Saud

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Alotaibi

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King Faisal University

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Madihah Nafea S

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Alruwaili

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Northern Border University

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Nourah Ali

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Alshamrani

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Taif university,

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Zahra Jaber

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Hussein

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Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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69

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1

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2154

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2017-10-01

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2018-08-26

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2017-10-01

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1,570

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1,575

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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EJHM_Volume 69_Issue 1_Pages 1570-1575.pdf

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Prevalence of Intake of Dietary Supplements in the Population of Saudi Arabia– Jeddah

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22 Jan 2023