| Title | Use of supplements in Puerto Rican older adults residing in an elderly project |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Olivera, EJ, Palacios, C |
| Journal | P R Health Sci JP R Health Sci J |
| Volume | 31 |
| Pagination | 213-9 |
| Date Published | Dec |
| ISBN Number | 0738-0658 (Print)<br/>0738-0658 (Linking) |
| Accession Number | 23844469 |
| Keywords | Aged, Aged, 80 and Over, Cross-Sectional Studies, Dietary Supplements/ utilization, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Puerto Rico |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: There has been a notable increase in the use of nutritional supplements in elders. Studies indicate that there may be a health risk in this population associated with the possible interactions of supplements with medications. Objective: Explore the profile of use of nutritional supplements in the elderly and the possible health risks from the concurrent use of certain supplements and medications. METHODS: This was an exploratory cross-sectional study in a convenient sample of 130 subjects aged 60 years and older. The data was collected using a previously validated questionnaire. Chi2 was used to associate the use of supplements by demographics and health information and Spearman correlation to establish the relationship between the number of nutritional supplements, medications used and health conditions reported. RESULTS: About 63% of the subjects were women. Women used more supplements compared to men (p |
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