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Do Dietary Supplements Provide a Benefit?
While characteristics such as age and geographic location are related to dietary supplement use, the most striking characteristic about dietary supplement users is that they make health and nutrition a top priority. Therefore, it is important to consider whether people who take dietary supplements benefit from them and whether those people who might benefit from [...]
Consumer Knowledge of Dietary Supplements
Although most consumers believe they have adequate knowledge about dietary supplements, a significant number would like more information about health benefits and think additional information would help them avoid potentially harmful adverse reactions. Other knowledge gaps pertain to specific nutrients, relationships between dietary supplements and disease, and outcomes of taking dietary supplements. In one survey, [...]