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Use of natural compounds in obesity: A study on knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding supplements

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dc.contributor.authorCastro, Bruno
dc.contributor.authorVieira, Mónica
dc.contributor.authorPrudêncio, Cristina
dc.contributor.authorFernandes, Sílvia
dc.contributor.authorFernandes, Sílvia
dc.contributor.authorAlmeida Vieira, Mónica Andreia
dc.contributor.authorPrudêncio, Cristina
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-28T09:13:15Z
dc.date.available2026-07-28T09:13:15Z
dc.date.issued2026-05-29
dc.description.abstractObesity represents a major public health challenge, being associated with high morbidity, mortality, and significant socioeconomic impact [1]. Consequently, there has been growing interest in the use of natural compounds with potential anti-obesity effects, driven by the perception that these compounds may repre-sent a safer and more accessible alternative to conven-tional therapies. Considering that scientific evidence regarding their efficacy and safety remains limited [2], the present study aims to analyze the knowledge, at-titudes, and practices of the Portuguese population regarding the use of natural compounds in obesity management. Following institutional ethical approval, data collection was carried out through an anonymous questionnaire developed on the Microsoft Forms plat-form and disseminated online through the academ-ic community of E2S|IPP. The questionnaire includes questions designed to obtain information on sociode-mographic variables, patterns of use, perceptions of efficacy and safety, level of knowledge about natural compounds, and the occurrence of adverse effects. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS v31 to explore possible associations between variables. To date, 683 individuals have par-ticipated in the study, the majority being female (79%), with the 45–65 age group (40%) being the most rep-resented. The results show that 52% of participants reported having heard about natural compounds used for weight loss, while approximately 10% reported us-ing them, with the most common being Conjugated Linoleic Acid, Berberine, and Caffeine. Among individ-uals who reported use, 7% indicated the occurrence of adverse effects associated with consumption. The data obtained contribute to a better understanding of population behaviors and perceptions regarding nat-ural compounds, fostering the development of new educational strategies and promoting more informed, safe, and evidence-based use.eng
dc.identifier.citationCastro, B., Vieira, M., Prudêncio, C., & Fernandes, S. (2026). Use of natural compounds in obesity: A study on knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding supplements. Book of Abstracts of the 8th Meeting on Medicinal Biotechnology, 54. https://edicoes.ipp.pt/index.php/books/catalog/book/251
dc.identifier.doi10.26537/ed.p.porto.251
dc.identifier.isbn978-989-9226-20-3
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/32617
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherPolitema
dc.relation.hasversionhttps://edicoes.ipp.pt/index.php/books/catalog/book/251
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subjectObesity
dc.subjectNatural compounds
dc.subjectSurvey
dc.subjectHealth literacy
dc.subjectRisk perception
dc.titleUse of natural compounds in obesity: A study on knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding supplementseng
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oaire.citation.conferenceDate2026-05-29
oaire.citation.conferencePlacePorto
oaire.citation.endPage54
oaire.citation.startPage54
oaire.citation.titleBook of Abstracts of the 8th Meeting on Medicinal Biotechnology
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