ReviewFrontiers in nutrition2025
Micronutrient inadequacy in Europe: the overlooked role of food supplements in health resilience.
Review in Frontiers in nutrition, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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- Optimisation of Micronutrient Supplementation During Pregnancy: Interactions Between Bioactive Compounds, Their Impact on Health, and Regulatory Considerations.Biomolecules · 2026Review
- Ubiquinol in Fertility and Reproduction: A Conditionally Essential Nutrient for Critical Early-Life Stages.Nutrients · 2026Review
- The immune system as a guardian of health: micronutrient support and lifelong protection.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Vitamin D in the UK: an urgent call to redefine the threshold for deficiency.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Review
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Abstract
Micronutrient inadequacy is a significant issue in Europe, partly driven by an evolving food landscape. Food supplements play a critical role in offsetting these gaps, particularly in vulnerable groups, and contribute to the overall health resilience, wellbeing, and productivity across the life-course and population. However, both the extent and impact of micronutrient insufficiency and the essential role of food supplements remain underrecognized in public health, clinical training, and practice. We examine the reasons behind this widespread under-acknowledgment, along with selected evidence demonstrating the tangible benefits of food supplements in bridging micronutrient gaps and fostering health resilience. We discuss the health policy implications of incorporating food supplements into public health strategies to enhance nutritional status, help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve workforce productivity, and reduce healthcare costs across Europe. Ultimately, we call for an integrated approach to nutrition policy that fully recognizes and utilizes the value of food supplements in supporting a healthier and more resilient European population.
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