Associations of functional foods consumption with gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal conditions: a cross-sectional study among Bangladeshi adults
The consumption of functional foods, particularly seeds, probiotics, fibre-rich foods, nuts, tea/coffee and natural products were associated with a lower risk of gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal diseases in adults. These findings provide robust evidence to inform future prospective studies and support public health strategies in Bangladesh aimed at promoting the consumption of functional foods to prevent diet-related health conditions.
Authors
- Sanaullah Mazumdar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1315-9881)
- Md. Sakhawot Hossain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7143-260X)
- Md. Mostafa Kamal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6925-6707)
- Suvasish Das Shuvo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0485-915X)
- Tamsel Ahammed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5638-5833)
- Md. Moshiuzzaman Adnan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5751-8684)
- Tanjum Kabir Khuku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2133-6087)
- Fatema-Tuj Zohra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8887-964X)
- Farjana Fardaus
Institutions
- Daffodil International University (BD)
- Jessore University of Science and Technology (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-103593
- Primary Topic
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Jashore University of Science and Technology