Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 2, 50-345 Wroclaw, Poland.
Nutrients. 2024 Sep 24;16(19):3225. doi: 10.3390/nu16193225.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant attention to the role of dietary supplements, particularly Vitamin D, in enhancing immunity and possibly mitigating the severity of the disease. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of nutritional health in preventing severe outcomes from infections. This study aimed to assess consumption patterns of dietary supplements, with a focus on Vitamin D, among the Polish population during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify the demographic factors influencing these patterns. An anonymous survey was conducted in March 2021 among 926 pharmacy patients in Poland. The study analyzed the use of dietary supplements such as vitamin D, magnesium, and others in relation to variables like age, gender, and education level. Statistical analyses were performed using the Pearson chi-square test. The study revealed that 77.1% of the respondents reported using dietary supplements, with Vitamin D being the most frequently mentioned, used by 64.6% of participants. Magnesium was also widely used, with a higher overall prevalence of 67.3%, making it the most commonly consumed supplement. The use of supplements was significantly higher among women and individuals with higher education. Younger age groups, particularly those aged 18-30, were more likely to use supplements. The use of supplements was significantly higher among women, individuals with higher education, and those aged 18-30. However, the findings also indicate a growing awareness and increased use across the general population. This trend reflects increased public awareness of the potential health benefits of these supplements in boosting immunity. However, the study also highlights the need for public education on the risks of over-supplementation and the importance of appropriate dosages.
新型冠状病毒肺炎（COVID-19）大流行引起了人们对膳食补充剂（尤其是维生素 D）作用的极大关注，因为它们可以增强免疫力，减轻疾病的严重程度。大流行突出强调了营养健康在预防感染严重后果方面的重要性。 本研究旨在评估 COVID-19 大流行期间波兰人群的膳食补充剂（重点是维生素 D）消费模式，并确定影响这些模式的人口统计学因素。 2021 年 3 月，在波兰的 926 名药剂师患者中进行了一项匿名调查。该研究分析了维生素 D、镁和其他膳食补充剂的使用情况与年龄、性别和教育水平等变量之间的关系。使用 Pearson 卡方检验进行统计分析。 研究结果显示，77.1%的受访者报告使用膳食补充剂，其中维生素 D 的使用最为频繁，64.6%的参与者使用了维生素 D。镁的使用也很广泛，总体流行率较高（67.3%），是最常使用的补充剂。女性和受教育程度较高的人群使用补充剂的比例明显更高。年轻的年龄组，特别是 18-30 岁的人群，更有可能使用补充剂。 女性、受教育程度较高和 18-30 岁的人群使用补充剂的比例明显更高。然而，这些发现也表明，整个人群的认知度和使用量都在不断增加。这一趋势反映了公众对这些补充剂增强免疫力的潜在健康益处的认识不断提高。然而，该研究还强调了需要对公众进行关于过度补充的风险和适当剂量重要性的教育。
