Table 2.
Baseline Dietary Supplementation Consumed by Participants
| Type of Supplement | Number of Participants* Consuming Supplement (n) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin/Mineral | ||
| Multivitamin | 137 | 20.60 |
| B-complex | 88 | 13.23 |
| Calcium | 99 | 14.89 |
| Vitamin E | 25 | 3.76 |
| Zinc | 3 | 0.45 |
| Vitamin C | 85 | 12.78 |
| Selenium | 1 | 0.15 |
| Fish Oil | 88 | 13.23 |
| Lecithin | 3 | 0.451 |
| Evening Primrose | 6 | 0.90 |
| Herbal Supplement | ||
| Spirulina | 17 | 4.37 |
| Gamat | 6 | 1.54 |
| Shark Fin | 1 | 0.26 |
| Chinese Traditional Medicine | 8 | 2.06 |
| Bird Nest | 1 | 0.26 |
| Ginseng | 7 | 1.80 |
| Gingko Biloba | 7 | 1.80 |
| Kacip Fatimah | 8 | 2.06 |
| Ginger tablet | 12 | 3.08 |
| Garlic tablet | 14 | 3.60 |
| Tongkat Ali | 21 | 5.50 |
| Mengkudu | 3 | 0.77 |
| Misai Kucing | 10 | 2.57 |
| Majun | 15 | 3.86 |
| Jamun | 2 | 0.51 |
| Lidah Buaya | 1 | 0.26 |
| Habbatus Sauda | 12 | 3.08 |
| Manjakani | 1 | 0.26 |
| Not knowing the name of supplement | 122 | 31.36 |
Note: *Each subject may take one or more vitamin, mineral or herbal supplement.