Relationship between use of multivitamins and mineral supplements and frailty in older Korean population: a cross-sectional study using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2018-2019.

Hyoeun Kim, Seung Guk Park

Department of Family Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea.Department of Family Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea. · pubmed

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Abstract

Interest in healthy aging has grown with the increase in the older population. Nutritional intake is crucial in frailty. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the relationship between frailty and multivitamin and mineral supplements (MVMS), which can easily provide micronutrients.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the relationship between multivitamin and mineral supplements and frailty in older adults. This study is relevant as it explores nutritional interventions that may influence frailty, a significant aspect of healthy aging.

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