Prevalencia y patrones de uso de suplementos dietéticos y medicamentos de venta libre para la mejora del estado de ánimo y el alivio del estrés entre adultos en Polonia

physician. Main reasons for nondisclosure included the belief that DS use is irrelevant to medical decisions and fear of judgment. CU were more likely than PU to use DS rather than OTC drugs, consider the composition when choosing a preparation and engage in long-term use (> 1 year). DS and OTC medications for mood improvement and stress relief are widely used among adults in Poland. Limited communication with healthcare providers, misconceptions about safety and potential interactions highlight the need for better patient education, improved nutrivigilance and routine screening for DS and OTC use in clinical practice.