Exploring the association between dietary patterns and the types of dietary supplements used

Abstract

This study explored the relationship among dietary patterns, dietary supplement use, and supplement types.An online survey encompassing 1,018 participants was conducted. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between dietary patterns, dietary supplement use, and the types of supplements.The results indicated that the use of vitamin C, calcium, and reishi shell-broken spore powder supplements were inversely associated with the snack and fast food pattern, whereas melatonin and fish oil supplements were positively associated. The starch pattern showed a positive association with the use of protein powders, while the vegetable oil and pork pattern displayed an inverse association with the use of vitamin A and probiotic supplements. There was no association between the vegetable and fruit pattern and supplement use.Overall, this study revealed associations between three distinct dietary patterns, dietary supplement use, and the types of supplements. However, healthy pattern did not demonstrate any significant correlation.

Keywords

• Functional food
• Health food
• Cross-sectional survey
• Diet
• Lifestyle