An overview of the dietary supplements in Turkey and the world

ABSTRACT

In recent years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea that individuals should strengthen their immune system and meet the lack of nutrients has increased the orientation to dietary supplements (DS). The production and consumption of these products is increasing all over the world, as the use of DS has become a trend in society and successful marketing strategies through some sales channels. DSs are products with a specific daily intake which supplement nutritional elements that cannot be met with daily nutrition. DSs are mostly used to strengthen the immune system and to stay physically and mentally fit in the challenging working conditions of daily life. The most commonly used types of DSs, which do not cause any health problems when consumed consciously, are single preparations of minerals or vitamins and/or their complex forms. In this study, DSs, whose recognition, consumption and product portfolio increase day by day are examined.