A cross-sectional study of self-reported dietary supplement use, associated factors, and adverse events among young adults in Kuwait.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dietary supplements (DS) are commonly used to improve overall health status and correct nutritional deficiencies. However, with the global rise in DS use, there is an increased risk of misuse and/or excessive use leading to toxicity and adverse events (AE). Research on DS use and DS-related AE is limited in Kuwait. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of DS use, its associated factors, and reported AE in a population of young adults.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out using an online self-administered questionnaire. Non-probabilistic sampling was used via multiple social media platforms. Logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association between sociodemographic, lifestyle characteristics and health status with DS use and AE.

SUBMITTER: AlTarrah D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11308140 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature