The use of dietary supplements (DS) is increasing worldwide, however, there are limited
studies examining the characteristics of people who take supplements in the United Arab
Emirates. To examine the use of DS and their association with sociodemographic/lifestyle
factors among college students in the UAE. A cross-sectional study conducted on 452 (18 to
24 years) college students (247 females and 205 males). A self-administered questionnaire
that included sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, DS use, attitudes, and behavior …

Background The economic boom in Saudi Arabia indirectly prompted the use of dietary
supplements in the last two decades. Our aim is to investigate the prevalence of dietary
supplement use and its association with sociodemographic/lifestyle characteristics among
Saudi female students. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 534 female participants (≥ 19
years of age) completed a self-administered questionnaire that include sociodemographic
and lifestyle characteristics, perceived health status, dietary supplement use, general …