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Area of Science:

  • Surgery
  • Nutritional Science
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Dietary supplements are widely used by surgical patients.
  • Understanding their impact on surgical outcomes is crucial for clinicians.
  • Evidence on efficacy and complications is often fragmented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review of commonly used dietary supplements in surgical patients.
  • To summarize current evidence on the efficacy and potential complications of these supplements.
  • To guide surgeons in managing patients who use dietary supplements.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of relevant databases.
  • Review of recent clinical trials and meta-analyses.
  • Synthesis of evidence on commonly encountered supplements.

Main Results:

  • Identified key supplements frequently used by surgical patients.
  • Summarized evidence regarding beneficial and adverse effects.
  • Highlighted areas of ongoing research and clinical uncertainty.

Conclusions:

  • Surgeons need current knowledge of dietary supplement use in patients.
  • Evidence-based guidance is necessary to optimize perioperative care.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the role of specific supplements.