Use of herbal products for weight loss in Turkey

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dc.contributor.authorBellikci-Koyu, Ezgi
dc.contributor.authorSarer-Yurekli, Banu Pinar
dc.contributor.authorSeckiner, Selda
dc.contributor.authorOzdemir, Nilufer
dc.contributor.authorBuyuktuncer, Zehra
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-03T20:37:04Z
dc.date.available2021-05-03T20:37:04Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.departmentEge Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractObesity treatment is a long-term challenge that requires a constant change in lifestyle and behaviors. Therefore, patients are usually interested in methods promising rapid weight loss. in this study, we aimed to determine the frequency of herbal product use by overweight and obese individuals for weight management. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 464 individuals admitted to an endocrinology clinic in a hospital in Turkey. Socio-demographic status, medical history, and information about herbal product usage were recorded by researchers using a data collection form. The percentage of participants using herbal products for weight loss, was determined as 24.1% (n:112). Herbal product users were younger and had higher body mass index compared to non-users (p<0.01, for each). Gender and marital status were also related to herbal product use, and it was higher in women and singles (p<0.05, for each). The most preferred products were mixed herbal teas (50.9%), green tea, parsley, and cinnamon. Herbalists (56.3%) and local markets (24.1%) were the most popular places to buy herbal products. A large proportion of patients (88.4%) did not inform health professionals about their herbal usage. Using herbal products for weight management is common among overweight and obese individuals in Turkey. Therefore, it may be suggested that health professionals should monitor the use of these products and patient-physician communication about herbal medicine should be strengthened.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.23751/pn.v22i3.9085
dc.identifier.issn1129-8723
dc.identifier.issn1129-8723en_US
dc.identifier.issue3en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v22i3.9085
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11454/70337
dc.identifier.volume22en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000583879700011en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ4en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMattioli 1885en_US
dc.relation.ispartofProgress in Nutritionen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.subjectObesityen_US
dc.subjectweight lossen_US
dc.subjectherbal producten_US
dc.titleUse of herbal products for weight loss in Turkeyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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