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[Nutrient supplements - possibilities and limitations].

Alexander Ströhle1, Andreas Hahn

  • 1Leibniz Universität Hannover, Institut für Lebensmittelwissenschaft und Humanerndhrung. stroehle@nutrition.uni-hannover.de

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Micronutrient supplement use is common in Western countries. While German intake is generally sufficient, some populations need more Vitamin E, C, B1, B2, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iodine.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Micronutrient supplement consumption is widespread globally, with 25-40% of individuals in Western nations regularly using them.
  • Products are categorized as medicinal drugs, food supplements (FS), or foods for special medical purposes (FSMP), each with distinct legal frameworks.
  • Applications range from general supplementation to disease prevention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the prevalence and applications of micronutrient supplements.
  • To assess micronutrient intake in Germany and identify potential gaps.
  • To evaluate the role of physiological dose micronutrient preparations in addressing these gaps.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on micronutrient supplement consumption and applications.
  • Analysis of dietary intake data for the German population.
  • Evaluation of the potential impact of micronutrient supplementation.

Main Results:

  • Micronutrient supply in Germany is generally adequate, with exceptions for folic acid, vitamin D, and partially iodine.
  • A significant portion of the German population (20-50%) could benefit from improved intake of vitamins E, C, B1, B2, and minerals like calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iodine.
  • Micronutrient preparations at physiological doses show potential to bridge these identified nutritional gaps.

Conclusions:

  • Despite widespread use, specific micronutrient deficiencies exist in parts of the German population.
  • Targeted supplementation with micronutrient preparations could effectively address identified intake shortfalls.
  • Further research into optimal supplementation strategies is warranted.