Herba Polonica (Sep 2021)

Pilot study of dietary supplement consumption by kindergarten and elementary school children

  • Kania-Dobrowolska Małgorzata,
  • Baraniak Justyna

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/hepo-2021-0017
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 67, no. 3
pp. 66 – 72

Abstract

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Introduction: The use of dietary supplements has been increasing globally, especially among children. A lot of parents are influenced by advertising. In addition, in Poland a trend to self-medication has been observed. Parents often do not distinguish dietary supplements, medicinal products and non-prescription drugs. These are the most common reasons for the increase in sales of dietary supplements in Poland. Until a few years ago, many products containing vitamins and minerals intended for children were sold as medicines. Today, a product with the same formulation is sold as a dietary supplement. However, a few studies have been conducted to assess the use of dietary supplements among Polish children.

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