Exploring motivations, information behavior, perceptions, and intentions among dietary supplement users: a cross-sectional survey study in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The use of vitamins, minerals, or botanicals via dietary supplements (DS) is increasing in the general population despite unclear benefits and the potential risks they pose to otherwise healthy individuals. A number of studies have made attempts to explain past use based on isolated individual (e.g., age), motivational (e.g., maintenance of health), informational (e.g., labeling), or perceptual (e.g., risks and benefits) variables. However, little research has examined explaining factors comprehensively among users, or explored future intentions to expand use beyond one's current consumption.

Methods

This study aimed to address these gaps by analyzing nationally representative survey data from Germany (N = 1,071). Participants were quota-sampled based on gen

SUBMITTER: Janzik R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12537374 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature