Table 5.
Consumption of pharmacological micronutrient supplements during the dietary record in lactating women (n = 143).
| Supplement | n (%) * | Daily Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A, mcg | 43 (30.1) | 640.0 (400.0, 800.0) |
| Vitamin D, mcg | 56 (39.2) | 5.0 (3.0, 5.0) |
| Vitamin E, mg | 52 (36.4) | 11.2 (6.3, 12.0) |
| Vitamin C, mg | 51 (35.7) | 80.0 (48.0, 80.0) |
| Vitamin B1, thiamine, mg | 51 (35.7) | 1.1 (0.7, 1.1) |
| Vitamin B2, riboflavin, mg | 51 (35.7) | 1.4 (0.8, 1.4) |
| Vitamin B3, niacin, mg | 51 (35.7) | 15.6 (9.6, 16.0) |
| Vitamin B5, pantothenic, mg | 51 (35.7) | 5.7 (3.6, 6.0) |
| Vitamin B6, pyridoxine, mg | 51 (35.7) | 1.4 (0.8, 1.4) |
| Vitamin B7, biotin, mcg | 51 (35.7) | 50.0 (30.0, 50.0) |
| Vitamin B9, folic acid, mcg | 72 (50.3) | 290.0 (165.0, 400.0) |
| Vitamin B12, cobalamin, mcg | 78 (54.5) | 2.0 (1.6, 2.5) |
| Iodine, mcg | 75 (52.4) | 160.0 (120.0, 200.0) |
| Calcium, mg | 38 (26.6) | 160.0 (100.0, 200.0) |
| Iron, mg | 54 (37.8) | 14.0 (8.4, 17.7) |
| Zinc, mg | 48 (33.6) | 8.0 (5.3, 10.0) |
| Selenium, mcg | 46 (32.2) | 20.0 (11.5, 45.0) |
Daily dose is expressed as median (25th percentile, 75th percentile) due to the non-parametric distribution of the variables. Qualitative variables are described by absolute and relative frequencies (%). * Number and percentage of lactating women taking supplements during the dietary record.