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Can dietary supplements improve a clinician's well-being and health?

The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery
February 1, 2018
D A Parry et al. (4 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Extracted Claims (3)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
several compounds
increase
cognition, mental well-being, and physical performance
athletes and military personnel
-
improve
#1
some dietary supplements
increase
-
healthcare workers
-
might be beneficial
#2
Supplementation of a balanced diet with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B3, vitamin C and associated antioxidants, vitamin D, and protein
increase
a clinician's physical and mental health and their performance at work
clinician
-
may improve
#3
Abstract

Many people use dietary supplements to improve their physical and mental well-being and their general health, but do not know if they really have any benefit. To our knowledge, little has been published on their use in the clinical environment, so we evaluated the evidence for their benefits in people whose work is physically and mentally challenging. Studies on nutrition and supplementation in athletes and military personnel have clearly shown that several compounds improve cognition, mental well-being, and physical performance. Based on this evidence, and with the many pressures faced by healthcare workers, as well as the need for concentration and endurance, some dietary supplements might be beneficial. Supplementation of a balanced diet with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B3, vitamin C and associated antioxidants, vitamin D, and protein, may improve a clinician's physical and mental health and their performance at work. Specific research is, however, needed to evaluate this more fully.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Dietary SupplementsHealth StatusHumansPhysicians
Study Links
Citation Metrics
Total Citations5
Citations/Year0.7
Relative Citation Ratio0.36
NIH Percentile19.5%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.25
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