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Consumption of Food Supplements during the Three COVID-19 Waves in Poland-Focus on Zinc and Vitamin D.
Puscion-Jakubik, Anna; Bielecka, Joanna; Grabia, Monika; Mielech, Anita; Markiewicz-Zukowska, Renata; Mielcarek, Konrad; Moskwa, Justyna; Naliwajko, Sylwia K; Soroczynska, Jolanta; Gromkowska-Kepka, Krystyna J; Nowakowski, Patryk; Socha, Katarzyna.
  • Puscion-Jakubik A; Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland.
  • Bielecka J; Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland.
  • Grabia M; Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland.
  • Mielech A; Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland.
  • Markiewicz-Zukowska R; Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland.
  • Mielcarek K; Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland.
  • Moskwa J; Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland.
  • Naliwajko SK; Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland.
  • Soroczynska J; Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland.
  • Gromkowska-Kepka KJ; Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland.
  • Nowakowski P; Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland.
  • Socha K; Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland.
Nutrients ; 13(10)2021 Sep 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1438686
ABSTRACT
Food supplements (FS) are a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, or other ingredients with nutritional or other physiological effects. Due to their easy availability, widespread advertising, and sometimes low price, increased consumption of this group of preparations has been observed. Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and intake of FS during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland, with particular reference to FS containing zinc and vitamin D. It was noted that both of the above ingredients were used significantly more often by people with higher education (59.0%), with a medical background or related working in the medical field (54.5%), and/or exercising at home (60.1%). Preparations containing vitamin D were used by 22.8% of the respondents in the first wave, 37.6% in the second wave, and 32.9% in the third wave. To sum up, we showed the highest consumption of vitamin and mineral supplements, and preparations containing zinc and vitamin D were taken significantly more often by people with higher medical and related education. This indicates a high awareness of health aspects and the need for preventive measures in these groups.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vitamin D / Zinc / Health Behavior / Dietary Supplements / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Traditional medicine Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Nu13103361

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vitamin D / Zinc / Health Behavior / Dietary Supplements / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Traditional medicine Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Nu13103361