Food supplements, particularly those containing vitamins and minerals, are increasingly recognized as essential in enhancing the quality of life by addressing nutritional deficiencies. A recent paper by Oliveira et al. (2021) emphasizes the role of vitamins and minerals in boosting immunity and overall health, underlining their importance in a balanced diet. Similarly, Ward (2014) in “Addressing nutritional gaps with multivitamin and mineral supplements,” highlights the widespread prevalence of nutritional gaps that can be effectively filled with multivitamin and mineral supplements. These supplements play a crucial role in preventing various deficiencies that are often not met through diet alone, thereby improving overall health and well-being.
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are a global health concern, with substantial impacts on quality of life. According to a comprehensive review by Bolland, Grey, and Reid (2014) in the “Annals of Internal Medicine,” adequate intake of essential nutrients, often lacking in regular diets, can be achieved through supplementation, which in turn aids in the primary prevention of diseases like cardiovascular disease and cancer. Additionally, the research presented by Shikh et al. (2018) in their study on the “Effect of vitamin-mineral complexes on quality of life of patients with arterial hypertension” further supports the idea that targeted nutrient supplementation can have a positive impact on specific health conditions, thus enhancing the quality of life for individuals with chronic illnesses.
The importance of food supplements extends beyond filling nutritional gaps; they play a crucial role in overall health maintenance and disease prevention. The findings from “Overview: Beneficial Effects of Multivitamin Mineral Supplements” by Farshchi, Madjd, and Malekzadeh (2019) provide evidence of the multifaceted benefits of these supplements. Not only do they compensate for dietary deficiencies, but they also contribute to long-term health benefits, including the prevention of chronic diseases. This comprehensive approach to health, facilitated by food supplements, is essential for maintaining a high quality of life in diverse populations.
References
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https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v10i12.20305
Ward, E. (2014). Addressing nutritional gaps with multivitamin and mineral supplements. Nutrition Journal, 13(72).
https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-13-72
Padayatty, S. J., & Levine, M. (2014). Vitamin and mineral supplements in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://doi.org/10.7326/L14-5009
Shikh, E. V., Lapidus, N. I., Tyazhelnikov, A. A., Karaulov, A., Drozdov, V. N., & Trukhin, I. V. (2018). Effect of vitamin-mineral complexes on quality of life of patients with arterial hypertension.
https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/85025
Farshchi, H. R., Madjd, A., & Malekzadeh, R. (2019). Overview: Beneficial Effects of Multivitamin Mineral Supplements.
http://www.govaresh.org/index.php/dd/article/view/2102/2218
