US Adult Supplement Use Hits 60% by 2023 as Multivitamins Slip and Vitamin D Surges
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Updated · studyfinds.com · Jun 22
US Adult Supplement Use Hits 60% by 2023 as Multivitamins Slip and Vitamin D Surges
1 articles · Updated · studyfinds.com · Jun 22
Summary
A 25-year analysis of 63,442 US adults found 60% used a dietary supplement in the prior 30 days by 2023, up from 51% in 1999, with the sharpest rise after 2009.
Multivitamin use fell to 31% from 35% even as stand-alone vitamins rose to 39% from 25% and minerals to 27% from 18%, showing a shift toward targeted products.
Vitamin D posted one of the biggest jumps, climbing to 29% from about 5%; zinc, turmeric, collagen, elderberry, ashwagandha and probiotics also gained traction, partly around the COVID era.
Adults 65 and older led the increase, reaching 78% from 62%, while the share taking four or more supplements nearly doubled to 15% from about 9%—a concern because older adults often also use prescription drugs.
More than 100,000 supplement products are on the US market, and researchers said the largely unregulated sector leaves public health officials tracking consumer use faster than evidence on safety and effectiveness can keep up.