• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.69-74
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• 2010

There has been little data on the prevalence of supplement use and the characteristics of the dietary supplement users in the Republic of Korea. This study presents the prevalence and the details of any dietary supplement use and the characteristics of the adults who use dietary supplements in the Republic of Korea. Between May 18 and June 16, 2006, nationwide and population-weighted personal interviews with 6,201 adult aged from 30 to 69 years were conducted and the final sample consisted of 3,000 people with a 49.8% response rate. We examined the prevalence and details of the use of dietary supplements and the characteristics of those who use the dietary supplement among adults. About sixty two percent of adults had taken any dietary supplement during the previous 12-month period in 2006. The most commonly reported dietary supplement was ginseng, followed by multivitamins, glucosamine, probiotics, and vitamin C. Female (versus male), an older age group, a higher family income, those living in metropolitan cities, those with marital experience, those with a higher level of education, and those having medical problems had a greater likelihood of reporting the use of any dietary supplements. The particular relationships differed depending on the type of supplement. The most Korean adults took one more dietary supplement and the dietary supplement users had different demographic and health characteristics compared to those of the nonusers. Research on diet supplements by the medical community is needed in the future.

• 한국체육학회지인문사회과학편
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.427-435
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• 2012

이번 리뷰는 엘리트 선수들의 경기력 향상을 위해 사용되고 있는 운동영양 보조물 이용 현황을 탐색하고 도핑교육, 종목특성, 경기력, 성별, 연령 등에 따른 운동 영양보조물 이용 차이의 이유를 살펴보는데 목적이 있다. 선행 리뷰연구들에서는 선수들이 이용하고 있는 운동영양 보조물항목의 생화학적 특성 및 기능, 이용 빈도를 중심으로 논의되어 왔으며 운동영양 보조물을 "왜 선수들이 이용하고 있는지" 관련한 논의는 부족하였다. 선수들의 반 도핑교육은 운동영양 보조물 이용 시 전문지식 함량증가로 인해 이용 빈도를 증가시키며, 미량의 영양소가 경기결과에 직접적으로 영향을 미치지는 못하지만 장기간 이용으로 인해 인체에 긍정적인 효과를 이끌어 경기력에 잠재적 영향을 미칠 것으로 예측된다. 더욱이 성별과 연령에 따른 차이는 종목특성에 기인되며, 섭취목적에 따른 이용항목을 고려해볼 때 경기력보다는 건강 및 컨디션 유지로 인한 섭취가 원인으로 생각된다. 대부분의 선수들은 단일 항목을 단기간 섭취하기 보다는 2가지 이상 항목을 장기간 섭취하고 있으나 효과와 관련한 과학적인 근거가 부족하여 이를 위한 실험적 연구접근이 요구된다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.468-479
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• 2022

Objectives: This study investigates dietary supplement intakes by examining the characteristics of dietary and health-related behaviors. Data were obtained from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). Dietary and health-related behaviors were also examined before and after the occurrence of COVID-19 and household types (multi-members vs. single person). Methods: Data used in this study were collected from the 2019-2020 KNHANES by including adults aged 19 to 64 years. Pregnant, lactating, and subjects consuming calories less than 500 and more than 5,000 were excluded. Differences in dietary and health-related behaviors before and after COVID-19, and between the two types of households were analyzed by Chi-square analyses using Rao-Scott. Logistic regression analyses were applied to determine which dietary and health-related behaviors affected the dietary supplement intakes. In addition, descriptive analysis was run for demographic characteristics. Results: The dietary supplement intake rate differed significantly with respect to the gender, age, education, marital status, and household income. Dietary supplement intakes, frequency of eating out, obesity, and body weight changes were significantly different before and after COVID-19. In addition, meal evaluation, frequency of eating out, drinking, smoking, activity, subjective health evaluation, and body weight changes showed significant differences by household type. Attitude towards nutrition, activity, meal evaluation, obesity, and smoking were factors that affected the intake of dietary supplements. Conclusions: While increased intake of dietary supplements is a prevalent phenomenon, this intake needs to be monitored and studied closely, considering the sociodemographic characteristics and dietary and health-related behaviors. Furthermore, the dietary supplement intake trend after COVID-19 needs to be studied along with food intake.

• 인삼문화
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• 제1권
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• pp.93-109
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• 2019

이 논문은 미국에서 생산되는 미국삼이 19세기 서구 약전에서 퇴출된 이후, 20세기에 수출 상품으로서 위기를 겪고, 결국은 '식이보충제'로서 미국 사회와 군대 내에 정착하게 되는 과정을 다루고 있다. 이 과정 속에서 먼저 1994년의 <식이보충제 건강 및 교육법>이라는 법령의 제정은 인삼을 비롯한 식물성 식이보충제들이 미국의 시장에 본격적으로 진출할 수 있는 교두보를 마련해줬고, 그 결과 인삼은 과거 약전에서의 퇴출 이후 '식이보충제'로서 <미국 약전 및 국민 처방집>에 다시 등재될 수 있었다. 하지만 이것은 인삼과 기타 식물성 식이보충제들의 완전한 연착륙을 의미하는 것은 아니었다. 식물성 식이보충제들의 무차별적인 확산을 경계한 미국의 의학계에서는 끊임없이 '위험 담론'을 제기하면서 과학적으로 검증되지 않은 식이보충제 활용에 대한 우려를 표했다. 이것은 <식이보충제 건강 및 교육법>의 느슨한 검증 제도로 인한 근본적인 문제뿐만 아니라, 미국의 대중들이 전문 의료인들을 찾기보다는 직접 식물성 식이보충제에 대한 정보를 얻어 그것을 통해 본인의 건강을 돌보고자 하는 새로운 분위기와도 관계되어 있었다. 이런 상황 속에서 '옹호 담론'을 펼치는 식이보충제 제조업자 및 식물 약재 관계자들의 주장은 다소 여유로워 보였다. 소비자들이 '옹호 담론'의 손을 들어주고 있는 상황 속에서 옹호론자들은 식물성 식이보충제들이 오랜 세월 아무런 문제없이 세계적으로 활용되어왔으며, '천연의' 원료로 만들어졌다는 점만 강조하면 되었기 때문이다. 인삼을 비롯한 식물성 식이보충제들이 사회 내의 담론 충돌 속에서도 식품 통제에 엄격한 미군의 식이보충제 매뉴얼에까지 진출할 수 있었던 것은 미국 내의 이러한 분위기에 편승한 것으로 보인다. 본문에서 살펴본 미군의 초창기 식이보충제 매뉴얼에서 인삼은 여러 식물성 식이보충제 가운데 가장 자세하게 다뤄지고 있었다. 물론 그 속에는 사회 내에 존재하는 '안전성에 대한 우려'도 다소 섞여있었지만, 효능에 대한 충실한 과학적인 설명이나 인삼의 미국 사회 내 성행과 영향력에 대한 언급도 분명히 함께 이뤄지고 있다. 이런 점을 고려할 때 '식이보충제로서의 인삼'에 대한 미국 사회의, 그리고 미국 군 내부의 관심은 상당히 높다고 볼 수 있다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제34권8호
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• pp.946-955
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• 2001

This study was performed to investigate the dietary supplement use and related factors by college students attending in web class. One thousand four hundred college students(male: 632, female: 768) were participated in this study. The questionnaire about dietary supplements use, demographic characteristics, eating behavior, health-related lifestyles, nutrient intake was self-administered and the data were obtained via internet or mail. Dietary supplements were taken by 63.6%(male : 62.2%, female : 64.2%) of subjects. The higher concern about nutrition and health, the higher the incidence of dietary supplements taking was(p < 0.05). Dietary supplement users were satisfied more than non-users about meal served(p < 0.05). Supplements used by most male students were lactic acid beverage, Chinese medicine, geigogi geisoju and multivitamin, Chinese medicine, fiber-processed flood for female students. Most of dietary supplement users answered that the sources of information on supplements were 'friend, family or relatives' and 'TV or radio'. Dietary supplement users were taking significantly more nutrients compared to non-use. Therefore, it may be necessary to provide nutrition information and education which show that balanced diet is the best nutritional strategy for health promotion and diet supplements can be helpful in deficient state nutrients.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.347-355
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• 2017

Objectives: Although dietary supplements use in Korea has been rapidly increasing and women are more likely to take dietary supplements more than men, only a few studies have been conducted to investigate factors contributing to gender differences in dietary supplement use in the Korean population. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of dietary supplement use and also identify gender-specific key factors that contribute to it using the data of the 4th KNHANES. Methods: Subjects were divided into user and non-user groups according to the answer given to the question that asked whether they had used any dietary supplement for more than 2 weeks on a regular basis during the previous year. Factors related to dietary supplement use were examined by general characteristics, health behavior and eating behavior. Results: Prevalence of dietary supplement use was 13.6% for men and 20.6% for women. Users were more likely to be middle-aged, have higher income and education, have a spouse, or reside in dong areas in both men and women. Regarding health behaviors, men with desirable lifestyle behavior were more likely to take dietary supplements, while men who smoked were less likely to take dietary supplements. Regarding disease history, both men and women with a current disease had higher odds of taking supplements. With regard to dietary behavior, frequent eating out and nutrition attitude were associated with higher odds of taking supplements in both men and in women. Conclusions: Health or dietary behavior related factors that were associated with taking supplements differed by gender. These findings can be useful for planning gender-specific dietary education and health programs.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.398-403
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• 2014

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation on skin can induce production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which cause expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and collagen degradation. Thus, chronic exposure of skin to UVB irradiation leads to histological changes consistent with aging, such as wrinkling, abnormal pigmentation, and loss of elasticity. We investigated the protective effect of the standardized green tea seed extract (GSE) on UVB-induced skin photoaging in hairless mice. MATERIALS/METHODS: Skin photoaging was induced by UVB irradiation on the back of Skh-1 hairless mice three times per week and UVB irradiation was performed for 10 weeks. Mice were divided into six groups; normal control, UVB irradiated control group, positive control (UVB + dietary supplement of vitamin C 100 mg/kg), GSE 10 mg/kg (UVB + dietary supplement of GSE 10 mg/kg), GSE 100 mg/kg (UVB + dietary supplement of GSE 100 mg/kg), and GSE 200 mg/kg (UVB + dietary supplement of GSE 200 mg/kg). RESULTS: The dietary supplement GSE attenuated UVB irradiation-induced wrinkle formation and the decrease in density of dermal collagen fiber. In addition, results of the antioxidant analysis showed that GSE induced a significant increase in antioxidant enzyme activity compared with the UVB irradiation control group. Dietary supplementation with GSE 200 mg/kg resulted in a significant decrease in expression of MMP-1, MMP-3, and MMP-9 and an increase in expression of TIMP and type-1 collagen. CONCLUSIONS: Findings of this study suggest that dietary supplement GSE could be useful in attenuation of UVB irradiation-induced skin photoaging and wrinkle formation due to regulation of antioxidant defense systems and MMPs expression.

• 가정간호학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.24-32
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• 2013

Purpose: This study aimed to clarify the characteristics of musculoskeletal problems in elderly Korean women and their actual and current use of dietary supplements by conducting a descriptive survey. Methods: The 1-month study began on April 3, 2012. A total of 150 elderly women from City D responded to the survey questionnaire used in this study. Results: Among the respondents, 55.3% used dietary supplements, although they had not consulted a physician for a definitive diagnosis of their condition but reported a self-perceived musculoskeletal problem instead. In addition, they engaged in healthy behaviors such as exercising and dietary supplement intake, without receiving any medical treatment. Compared with the nonusers, the dietary supplement users self-perceived a relatively more serious musculoskeletal problem (t =4.566, p<.001). Among the most commonly used supplements, multivitamins ranked first, followed by glucosamine and omega-3. Conclusion: Nurses should thoroughly monitor and maintain a positive attitude toward their patients' use of dietary supplements in order to appropriately educate them about the proper use of supplements.

• 식품보건융합연구
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2024

The global nutraceuticals market continues to grow due to rising income levels, increasing life expectancy, and a growing interest in personal health. Especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the market for nutraceuticals has expanded rapidly with positive perceptions driven by increased attention to immune management for disease prevention. However, there is still a lack of research on the relationship between nutraceuticals and consumer behavior. This study aims to provide new insights into the dietary supplement market and help establish marketing strategies by analyzing consumer behavior toward dietary supplements in the post-COVID-19 era, focusing on Generation MZ. An online survey was conducted among consumers who have purchased dietary supplement products to test the hypotheses. The collected data were analyzed for validity and reliability using SPSS and AMOS programs. The results showed that the taste, price, brand, and design of dietary supplements significantly positively affect the satisfaction of MZ consumers. This study provides an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms of consumer behavior toward dietary supplements in the post-COVID-19 era, focusing on Generation MZ. By offering insights into consumers' health concerns and consumption behaviors, this study provides valuable perspectives on the future development of the market and helps companies develop effective strategies to meet consumer needs.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.304-314
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• 1986

To observe the effect of the different level of PUFA and marginal tocopherol supplement on HDL-chol, tissue tocopherol content and fatty acid composition, the rats were supplied either safflower oil or conconut oil with or without tocopherol supplement to the experimental diet. Plasma tocopherol level was not greatly influenced by the different dietary fat and similar effect was observed in the liver but not in the adipose tissue. HDL-chol level was reduced in the high PUFA diet regardless of tocopherol content. No effect by tocopherol supplement was observed in the fatty acid composition of liver and adipose tissue lipid in both dietary PUFA levels . There was also no increase in the content of tissue polyenoid acid by tocopherol in the high PUFA diet . Fatty acid composition of tissue lipid was rather more influenced by dietary fat. Lauric and myristic acid contents were higher in the low PUFA diet and linoleic acd and total polynoic acid content were higher in the high PUFA diet. With tocopherol supplement tocopherol /PUFA ratio of tissue was increased but the ratio of high PUFA diet was significantly lower than that of low PUFA diet. Marginal tocopherol supplement could not reduce the peroxidizability index of high PUFA diet.