Study of the Use of Biologically Active Supplements Among Residents in Bishkek of the Kyrgyz Republic

In the modern world, residents of cities and megacities need the use of additional supplements to prevent various diseases and to maintain and improve health. Data on the use of biologically active supplements is still limited in many countries. In connection with the increase in the use of dietary supplements among the population of the Kyrgyz Republic and the expansion of the range, and also given the low level of control among regulators over the use of dietary supplements among the population, studying the use of biologically active supplements is relevant. The purpose of this study was to identify attitudes and study the use of biologically active supplements among residents of Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Materials and methods. We used specially designed questionnaires for the survey. Initially, the study covered 390 people. During the preliminary analysis, 90 people were excluded from the study because they did not meet the eligibility criteria for the trials. Results. Our study revealed statistically significant subjective and objective levels of knowledge about biologically active supplements and the widespread use of biologically active supplements by the population of Bishkek. Conclusion. A high prevalence of the use of dietary supplements was found in our study population, a significant percentage in the study group showed inaccurate information about these products. Consequently, there is an urgent need to provide the community with access to scientific and objective information.