Use of Dietary Supplements in Pediatric Liver Disease and Transplantation
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In brief
In brief
Study examining dietary supplement use among children with chronic liver disease and transplant recipients. Investigates prevalence, parental attitudes, and disclosure patterns to healthcare providers, addressing potential hepatotoxicity risks in this vulnerable population.
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Background: Dietary supplements are frequently used by healthy individuals and those with chronic medical conditions but may cause damage to the liver. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and attitudes of dietary supplement use, and the frequency of disclosure to healthcare providers among parents/caregivers for children with chronic liver disease. Methods: We developed an anonymous survey for parents/caregivers of children (