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Nutritional supplement use among 26-year-olds.

T Allen1, W M Thomson, L M Emmerton

  • 1School of Pharmacy, University of Otago, Dunedin.

The New Zealand Medical Journal
|August 10, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Nutritional supplement use is common in young adults, with higher prevalence in females. Most supplements are self-prescribed, highlighting a need for regulation and efficacy research.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Young adults commonly use nutritional supplements.
  • Understanding usage patterns and sources is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of nutritional supplement use in young adults.
  • To identify the sources from which these supplements are obtained.
  • To investigate potential sex-based differences in supplement consumption.

Main Methods:

  • Data were collected from 978 participants (aged 26) in the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study.
  • Participants brought supplement containers from the previous two weeks.
  • Medication and prescription sources were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Overall supplement use was 16.6%, with females (20.4%) using more than males (13.3%).
  • Multivitamins and water-soluble vitamins (e.g., folate, vitamin C) were most common.
  • Folate use was higher in females, particularly pregnant individuals; most supplements were self-prescribed.

Conclusions:

  • Nutritional supplement usage is prevalent among young adults, encompassing diverse products.
  • The widespread use necessitates consideration of regulation for manufacture, sale, and application.
  • Further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of these supplements.

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