Dietary supplement users vary in attitudes and sources of dietary supplement information in East and West geographic regions: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over 50% of adults currently use dietary supplements (DS) but manufacturers do not have to prove the safety or efficacy of a DS before it is marketed. Therefore, consumers may be exposed to inaccurate DS information, may lack confidence in choosing appropriate DS and may seek advice for usage. The objective of this study was to examine trends in usage, attitudes, and sources of information regarding DS according to geographic location, demographic group, and lifestyle choices.

Methods

Eligible individuals completed a 10-item researcher-developed survey tool to determine DS use, sources of DS information, and DS-related knowledge and attitudes over the previous year. Healthy participants (637 individuals aged 21-75 years) from two population-based cohorts that had

SUBMITTER: Rozga MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3737081 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature