Obezite, Bitkisel Takviyeler ve Vücut Ağırlığı Kaybı: Etkinlik ve Güvenliğe İlişkin Anlatımsal Bir Derleme

Meryem Ayrancı Pınarcık

doi:10.64086/SusWel.2025.27

Meryem Ayrancı Pınarcık, İlknur Hacıoğlu, Sümeyye Seis

Year : 2025
Vol : 3
Issue : 2
Page : 141-158

DOI : 10.64086/SusWel.2025.27

Dietary supplements are products used to supplement individuals' nutrition and prevent nutritional deficiencies, and the importance of their correct and informed use is increasing. Understanding the purpose, method, and frequency of use of these products, which are becoming increasingly popular among young adults and university students, is essential to ensure their safe and effective use. This study aimed to assess university students' knowledge level regarding dietary supplements. Conducted cross-sectionally, this study was carried out among students studying at universities in Konya during the 2023-2024 academic year. Research data were collected via an online survey using the snowball sampling method and obtained from 272 participants. A significance level of p <0.05 was accepted in all analyses. Fifty-eight point one percent of participants used dietary supplements, with the most common purpose being to support adequate and balanced nutrition and prevent iron deficiency. Dietary supplements are generally consumed in tablet form, and their use mostly occurs based on a doctor's recommendation. Participants who did not use supplements mostly stated that they did not need them or that they obtained the nutrients from their diet. Frequency of use and types of supplements varied; multivitamins and vitamin D were used “every day,” while biotin and calcium were mostly preferred “once a week.” Participants' knowledge level regarding nutritional supplements was limited, with a particular lack of information observed regarding proper use, content information, and side effects. In conclusion, university students' knowledge level regarding nutritional supplements was found to be limited. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating dietary supplement awareness into daily life. Evidence-based information should be provided to the public for safe and informed use, and targeted education programs should be planned. Furthermore, using these products only upon the recommendation of healthcare professionals will reduce potential health risks.

Cite this Article As : Ayrancı Pınarcık, M., Hacıoğlu, İ., & Seis, S. (2025). Evaluation of university students’ knowledge levels on dietary supplements: A case study from Konya Province. Sustainable Welfare, 3(2), 141-158.

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Obezite, Bitkisel Takviyeler ve Vücut Ağırlığı Kaybı: Etkinlik ve Güvenliğe İlişkin Anlatımsal Bir Derleme, Research Article,
2025, Vol. 3 (2)

Received : 13.10.2025, Accepted : 04.12.2025 , Published Online : 29.12.2025