Supplementation Behavior and Expenditures in Healthy German Vegans, Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarians and Omnivores: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: Dietary supplements may ensure an adequate intake of nutrients of concern in all diets. Supplementation behavior and expenditures in vegetarians and vegans, however, have been rarely discussed in the literature. Methods: We reviewed supplementation expenditures in a cohort of 115 healthy adult German vegans, lacto-ovo-vegetarians and omnivores, characterized by comparable sociodemographic data. Supplementation behavior (excluding protein supplements) was re-analyzed to estimate yearly supplementation expenditures by dietary group. Results: The number of total supplements and multivitamin supplements taken differed significantly between the 3 groups (P = .016 and .026, respectively). Median number (interquartile range) of reported supplements in vegans w

SUBMITTER: Herter J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11915235 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature