Rise in supplement use sparks caution from health experts

Doha: Reports suggest that the vitamins and minerals market in Qatar has experienced significant growth in recent years and is predicted to continue e...

Doha: Reports suggest that the vitamins and minerals market in Qatar has experienced significant growth in recent years and is predicted to continue expanding, driven by changing customer preferences and an increasing interest in health and wellness.

There has been a noticeable rise in the consumption of pill-form vitamins and minerals, driven by the belief that these supplements can compensate for nutritional deficiencies.

This belief has been fuelled largely by social media.

Clinical Dietitian at Hamad Medical Corporation, Cindy Chua, speaking to The Peninsula, highlighted the importance of correct consumption of vitamin and mineral supplements, emphasising that while the growing interest in health and wellness is encouraging, it must be approached with caution and proper guidance.