Περίληψη:
Background: Dietary supplement use is increasing, but there are few
comparable data on supplement intakes and how they affect the nutrition
and health of European consumers. The aim of this study was to describe
the use of dietary supplements in subsamples of the 10 countries
participating in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and
Nutrition (EPIC).
Methods: Specific questions on dietary supplement use were asked as a
part of single 24-h recalls performed on 36 034 men and women aged 35-74
years from 1995 to 2000.
Results: Between countries, the mean percentage of dietary supplement
use varied almost 10-fold among women and even more among men. There was
a clear north-south gradient in use, with a higher consumption in
northern countries. The lowest crude mean percentage of use was found in
Greece (2.0% among men, 6.7% among women), and the highest was in
Denmark (51.0% among men, 65.8% among women). Use was higher in women
than in men. Vitamins, minerals or combinations of them were the
predominant types of supplements reported, but there were striking
differences between countries.
Conclusions: This study indicates that there are wide variations in
supplement use in Europe, which may affect individual and population
nutrient intakes. The results underline the need to monitor consumption
of dietary supplements in Europe, as well as to evaluate the risks and
benefits. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2009) 63, S226-S238;
doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2009.83
Συγγραφείς:
Skeie, G.
Braaten, T.
Hjartaker, A.
Lentjes, M.
Amiano,
P.
Jakszyn, P.
Pala, V.
Palanca, A.
Niekerk, E. M. and
Verhagen, H.
Avloniti, K.
Psaltopoulou, T.
Niravong, M. and
Touvier, M.
Nimptsch, K.
Haubrock, J.
Walker, L. and
Spencer, E. A.
Roswall, N.
Olsen, A.
Wallstrom, P. and
Nilsson, S.
Casagrande, C.
Deharveng, G.
Hellstrom, V. and
Boutron-Ruault, M. C.
Tjonneland, A.
Joensen, A. M. and
Clavel-Chapelon, F.
Trichopoulou, A.
Martinez, C.
Rodriguez,
L.
Frasca, G.
Sacerdote, C.
Peeters, P. H. M.
Linseisen,
J.
Schienkiewitz, A.
Welch, A. A.
Manjer, J.
Ferrari, P.
and Riboli, E.
Bingham, S.
Engeset, D.
Lund, E.
Slimani,
N.
