Table 9.
Comparison of the supplements used by the surveyed vegetarians and omnivores.
| Supplementation [n, (%)] |
Vegetarians (n = 22) | Omnivores (n = 22) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women (n = 18), Men (n = 4) |
Women (n = 18), Men (n = 4) |
||
| Yes | 17 (77.3) | 14 (63.6) | 0.2805 |
| No | 5 (22.7) | 8 (36.4) | |
| Magnesium | 7 (31.8) | 2 (9.1) | 0.0507 |
| Calcium | 3 (13.6) | 2 (9.1) | 1.0000 |
| Zinc | 0 (0) | 1 (4.6) | 1.0000 |
| Iron | 5 (22.7) | 0 (0) | 0.0574 |
| Vitamin B12 | 16 (72.4) | 0 (0) | 0.0000 $ |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 (4.6) | 0 (0) | 1.0000 |
| Vitamin D | 13 (59.1) | 9 (40.9) | 0.2265 |
| Biotin | 1 (4.6) | 0 (0) | 1.0000 |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 5 (22.7) | 1 (4.6) | 0.1875 |
Note: Data are presented as number (percentage) of participants, $ p-value—statistically significant difference between vegetarians and omnivores, p < 0.05.