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Após o inicio da pandemia causada pelo vírus SARS-COV-II, uma das características da sociedade moderna, que já se vinha a desenvolver desde o início da computação e posterior inserção das redes sociais, tem sido o aumento exponencial da ansiedade e sua respetiva progressão para a depressão, causada por uma maior agitação diária e permanente stress associado, bem como perspectivas irrealistas da vida que levam a comparações difíceis de alcançar. Por este motivo, cada vez mais pessoas procuram ajuda especializada ou decidem por auto recriação, encontrar soluções para aquilo que vão sentindo, nomeadamente a utilização de suplementos alimentares. Sendo os suplementos alimentares considerados um alimento, são tutelados pela DGAV (Direção Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária) e passam pelo crivo desta instituição antes da sua venda ao público, mas sem a necessidade de comprovação sobre qualidade, eficácia e segurança como, por exemplo, acontece com os medicamentos. Têm venda livre e não requerem nenhuma prescrição especifica e nem sempre têm sempre supervisão médica nem ajuda de profissionais com formação para aconselhamento. Para além do próprio suplemento alimentar poder ter algumas contraindicações de utilização, pode haver interação com medicação ou outros géneros alimentícios. A ansiedade e depressão são doenças mentais que já eram prevalentes no mundo e que agravaram consideravelmente durante o período da pandemia. Embora a medicação ainda seja considerada a primeira solução de intervenção, muitos indivíduos na procura de novas soluções, têm decidido por suplementos alimentares como uma resposta de recurso terapêutico na melhoria dos sintomas e na promoção da saúde. Os suplementos alimentares, enquanto alimentos com relevância na suplementação específica de determinados micronutrientes como, ferro, magnésio, cálcio, zinco, selénio e iodo, diversas vitaminas, tais como, A, complexo B, C, D, E, fontes alimentares que contenham ômega-3, probióticos, aminoácidos e extratos de ervas, são uma resposta benéfica no perfil de doenças do foro psicológico. Deste modo, são indicadas as evidências de uma boa saúde do trato Gastrointestinal, tendo esta uma relação direta entre a saúde física e a mental. Este estudo teve como objetivo compreender, através de uma revisão de literatura, o estado da ansiedade e depressão numa sociedade pós pandemia SARS-COV-2 e o papel dos suplementos alimentares como uma solução viável. Foi identificada a relevância da dieta , no estado clinico geral do paciente e o modo como pode contribuir para a melhoria da saúde nas patologias estudadas. Foi igualmente elaborado um questionário, distribuído por correio interno, durante o mês de Julho de 2022, pelas várias faculdades da Universidade de Lisboa, tendo os resultados sido recolhidos no final do mesmo mês. Após recepção, os questionários foram codificados, de forma a assegurar a confidencialidade. O inquérito foi dividido em duas secções e obteve um total de 83 respostas. Após a análise dos resultados, conclui-se que a maioria dos inquiridos estão muito habituados a interações sociais e podem ressentir-se com o aumento de stress e consequente ansiedade e depressão, com maiores ou menores consequências a confinamentos, em especial quem vive sozinho ou com um número reduzido de pessoas no seu agregado familiar, por isso a ansiedade associada ao impacto COVID-19, foi aumentada. Avaliou-se se os alunos d Universidade de Lisboa, representados pela amostra, acreditam que a toma de suplementos alimentares pode representar um benefício e são consumidores dos mesmos.
After the world pandemic, caused by SARS-COV-II virus, started one of the aspects of the morden society, which has been developing since early years of social media and computer world, is the exponential increase of anxiety and its respective progression into depression caused higher levels of constante agitation and stress as well as unrealistic life expectations which lead to unattainable outcomes. For this reason, more and more people have been seeking professional help or choosing, based on their prerogative, to find solutions for how they feel, namely in the use of supplements. Since supplements are considered food, they are regulated by the DGAV (initials that stand for Veterinary and Food General Direction) and require this organisation's stamp of approval before they are sold to the public but without the need to check for quality, efficiency, or safety just as it happens, for example, with medication. They can be sold over the counter and don't require a prescription, medical assistance, or advice from a trainned professional.Also, a supplement may have certain contraindications as well as certain reactions to other medications or food groups. Anxiety and depression have previously been prevalent mental health conditions but have worsened considerably during the SARS-COV-II virus pandemic period. Although medication is still considered the main mode of intervention, many individuals in search of new solutions have opted for supplements as an answer for their therapeutic needs to improve symptoms and promote health, Food supplements, as relevant food to complement certain micronutrients such as, iron, magnisium, calcium, zink, selenium and iodine, certain vitamins such as A, complex B, C, D, E, food sources containning omega-3, probiotics, amino acids, and herbal extracts, have a beneficial outcome in the realm of psychological conditions. Therefore, evidence shows that a healthy gut microbiome is important, having a direct connection between physical and mental health. This study aims to provide an understanding , through a literature review, to the state of anxiety and depression in a post SARS-COV-II pandemic society and how the role of food supplements can play a viable solution. The importance of a balanced diet was identified for the general clinical state of the patient and in how it can contribute to the improvement of the studied pathologies. A questionnaire was alsocomposed and distributed by internal email during the month of July 2022 across the various ampuses of the University of Lisbon, having colleted the results at the end of the same month. Afer its completion the answers were coded to assure confidentiality. The questionnaire was divided into sections with 83 replies. After analyzing the results, it was concluded that mos of the participants were accostumedto social interaction and that the lack of it can lead to an increase of stress and consequently anxiety or depression, with bigger or smaller consequences due to confinement especially in people living alone or with few household members. for this reason, anxiety connected to COVI-19 has increased. This study evaluated that University of Lisbon students' sample, represented by the questionnaire, believe that supplements can be beneficial, and consume them as well.
After the world pandemic, caused by SARS-COV-II virus, started one of the aspects of the morden society, which has been developing since early years of social media and computer world, is the exponential increase of anxiety and its respective progression into depression caused higher levels of constante agitation and stress as well as unrealistic life expectations which lead to unattainable outcomes. For this reason, more and more people have been seeking professional help or choosing, based on their prerogative, to find solutions for how they feel, namely in the use of supplements. Since supplements are considered food, they are regulated by the DGAV (initials that stand for Veterinary and Food General Direction) and require this organisation's stamp of approval before they are sold to the public but without the need to check for quality, efficiency, or safety just as it happens, for example, with medication. They can be sold over the counter and don't require a prescription, medical assistance, or advice from a trainned professional.Also, a supplement may have certain contraindications as well as certain reactions to other medications or food groups. Anxiety and depression have previously been prevalent mental health conditions but have worsened considerably during the SARS-COV-II virus pandemic period. Although medication is still considered the main mode of intervention, many individuals in search of new solutions have opted for supplements as an answer for their therapeutic needs to improve symptoms and promote health, Food supplements, as relevant food to complement certain micronutrients such as, iron, magnisium, calcium, zink, selenium and iodine, certain vitamins such as A, complex B, C, D, E, food sources containning omega-3, probiotics, amino acids, and herbal extracts, have a beneficial outcome in the realm of psychological conditions. Therefore, evidence shows that a healthy gut microbiome is important, having a direct connection between physical and mental health. This study aims to provide an understanding , through a literature review, to the state of anxiety and depression in a post SARS-COV-II pandemic society and how the role of food supplements can play a viable solution. The importance of a balanced diet was identified for the general clinical state of the patient and in how it can contribute to the improvement of the studied pathologies. A questionnaire was alsocomposed and distributed by internal email during the month of July 2022 across the various ampuses of the University of Lisbon, having colleted the results at the end of the same month. Afer its completion the answers were coded to assure confidentiality. The questionnaire was divided into sections with 83 replies. After analyzing the results, it was concluded that mos of the participants were accostumedto social interaction and that the lack of it can lead to an increase of stress and consequently anxiety or depression, with bigger or smaller consequences due to confinement especially in people living alone or with few household members. for this reason, anxiety connected to COVI-19 has increased. This study evaluated that University of Lisbon students' sample, represented by the questionnaire, believe that supplements can be beneficial, and consume them as well.
Description
Tese de mestrado, Qualidade Alimentar e Saúde, 2022, Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Farmácia.
Keywords
Depressão Ansiedade Microbioma Suplementos alimentares Teses de mestrado - 2022