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Table 6 Dietary supplements used; respondents reported purposes and adverse effects (n=105)*
| Types of dietary supplement used | Frequency (%) | Purposes given by respondents | Adverse effects experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins and minerals | 17 (16.2) | Well-being | Weight gain |
| Essence of chicken drink | 14 (13.3) | Well-being | Increased blood sugar |
| Germ oil | 13 (12.4) | Well-being | - |
| Rice Bran oil | 9 (8.6) | Well-being, CKD, diabetes | - |
| Fish oil | 8 (7.6) | Well-being, cardiovascular diseases | - |
| Protein | 7 (6.7) | Well-being | Proteinuria |
| Chlorophyll | 6 (5.7) | Well-being, CKD, diabetes, hypertension | - |
| Swiftlet’s nest drink | 5 (4.8) | Well-being | - |
| Bee pollen | 2 (1.9) | Well-being | - |
| Wheatgrass | 2 (1.9) | Well-being | Increased SCr |
| Fibre | 2 (1.9) | Constipation | - |
| Coconut oil | 1 (0.9) | Well-being | Diarrhoea |
