Zhubi, Dren and Pavlova, Valentina and Zhubi, Mimoza and Tahiri, Alberta and Kovaci, Idriz and Blazevska, Tatjana and Antoska-Knights, Vesna and Dimkovski Pavlovska, Martina and Kakurinov, Vladimir and Srbinoska, Marija (2024) Recommendations and use of calcium, vitamin D, and recommended appropriate nutrition in patients with rheumatoid diseases. Journal of Hygienic Engineering and Design.
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Postmenopausal women are at particular risk of
experiencing osteoporosis-related fractures (hip, wrist,
and spine fractures). Such fractures are associated
with a significant increase in morbidity and mortality
and a decrease in quality of life. Although the etiology
of osteoporosis and fractures is multifactorial,
dietary intake of calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K is
important, and suggested supplementation influences
bone mineral density, fracture, and fall outcomes.
This research aimed to determine the usage of dietary
supplements and, reasons for changing eating habits
of patients with osteoporosis during the Covid-19
period.
In this study, a dietary supplement questionnaire
was administered to 50 male and female patients
with rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis. The
questionnaire included questions regarding
demographic characteristics, anthropometric data,
use, and type of nutritional supplements in patients.
Various types of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements
were listed, as well as botanical or herbal supplements,
specialty teas, and immune-stimulating supplements.
For the statistical analysis of descriptive statistics,
correlations, statistical significance between the male
and female patients, and other parameters, SPSS 25.0
was used.
From a nutritional point of view, the obtained data on
BMI is important, which for 11 men shows overweight
values, and obese values for 14. 21 women have a
BMI that is overweight, and 4 women are classified as
obese. The average age of the respondents is 58.96
years, while the average weight for men is 74.04 kg,
while for women it is 74.84 kg. Most of the respondents
30% consume calcium and vitamin D, and at least only
4% multivitamins and vitamin D as much as those who
do not consume any supplements.
As almost every second patient with osteoporosis
reported a change in their eating habits and using
dietary supplements, our findings highlight the need
to implement routine nutritional consultations for
osteoporosis care in outpatient settings, as well as to
meet the needs of patients and to prevent potential
interactions with anti-osteoporosis therapies.
Keywords: Dietary supplements, Nutrition, Osteoporosis.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Medical and Health Sciences > Health sciences |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Technology and Technical Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Mr Jordan Martinovski |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Sep 2026 08:37 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Sep 2026 08:37 |
| URI: | https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/11773 |
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