Albakri, I., Almalki, M., Bukhari, S., Ekram, S., Aldhubayi, A., Iqbal, M., Al-Aloy, Y., Almazrou, A., Alotaibi, A., Alruwaili, M., Alshamrani, N., Hussein, Z. (2017). Prevalence of Intake of Dietary Supplements in the Population of Saudi Arabia– Jeddah. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 69(1), 1570-1575. doi: 10.12816/0040102
Ibrahim Abdullah Albakri; Mayssan Hussein Almalki; Samaher Maher Bukhari; Shahad Sami Ekram; Abdulrahman Khalid Aldhubayi; Marium Mohammed Iqbal; Yosra Abdallh Frag Al-Aloy; Aljoharah Mohammed Almazrou; Abdullah Saud Alotaibi; Madihah Nafea S Alruwaili; Nourah Ali Alshamrani; Zahra Jaber Hussein. "Prevalence of Intake of Dietary Supplements in the Population of Saudi Arabia– Jeddah". The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 69, 1, 2017, 1570-1575. doi: 10.12816/0040102
Albakri, I., Almalki, M., Bukhari, S., Ekram, S., Aldhubayi, A., Iqbal, M., Al-Aloy, Y., Almazrou, A., Alotaibi, A., Alruwaili, M., Alshamrani, N., Hussein, Z. (2017). 'Prevalence of Intake of Dietary Supplements in the Population of Saudi Arabia– Jeddah', The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 69(1), pp. 1570-1575. doi: 10.12816/0040102
Albakri, I., Almalki, M., Bukhari, S., Ekram, S., Aldhubayi, A., Iqbal, M., Al-Aloy, Y., Almazrou, A., Alotaibi, A., Alruwaili, M., Alshamrani, N., Hussein, Z. Prevalence of Intake of Dietary Supplements in the Population of Saudi Arabia– Jeddah. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2017; 69(1): 1570-1575. doi: 10.12816/0040102
Prevalence of Intake of Dietary Supplements in the Population of Saudi Arabia– Jeddah
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.
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