Highlighting the Use of the Hepatoprotective Nutritional Supplements among Patients with Chronic Diseases.

ABSTRACT: Cross-sectional studies, while not considered glamorous endeavors, are firmly anchored in data and statistics, providing essential insights about public health. The aim of the study is to see the frequency of hepatoprotective (HP) nutritional supplement consumption among patients with chronic diseases (other than chronic liver disorders) and analyzes the habits related to the consumption of nutritional supplements among these patients. A total of 954 patients, seeking medical prescriptions for chronic diseases under various payment arrangements (compensated, gratuity, or full payment) were carefully selected over a 12-month period from four private pharmaceutical facilities. We examined the frequency of HP consumption in relation with a number of prescribed medications for chronic conditio

SUBMITTER: Foghis M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10572698 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature