The Effect Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Interest In Supplemental Food In Turkey: A Google Trends Analysis Study

Authors : Pınar Zehra Davarcı, Miraç Çağlayan, Galip Ekuklu

Pages : 81-87

Doi:10.53811/ijtcmr.1376015

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Publication Date : 2024-09-03

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on consumers\' interest in dietary supplements in Turkey using Google Trends analysis. Methods: Search volumes of 30 selected search terms were evaluated on Google Trends between 18.03.2018 and 15.03.2022. Results: Among the search terms during the study period, the term with the highest search volume was vitamin B12. Search volumes for biotin, probiotics, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, prebiotics, fish oil, collagen, vitamin A, multivitamins, vitamin E, lipoic acid, zinc, glutathione, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin D, iodine, melatonin, propolis, vitamin K, bromelain, and curcumin were found to be statistically significantly higher after the declaration of the Covid-19 pandemic (p<0.005). Conclusion: This study demonstrates an increased interest in dietary supplements in Turkey.
Keywords : Covid 19, Dietary Supplements, Google Trends