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Rising dietary supplement use in the United States
Overview
The use of dietary supplements in the United States is experiencing a significant rise, driven by wellness culture, social media influence, and an aging population. Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that 60% of adults have used a dietary supplement in the past 30 days.
Specific trends show a surge in probiotic supplement consumption. Between 2009 and 2023, adult usage rose from 1.8% to approximately 7%, while usage among individuals under 20 increased from 0.6% to 5.6%.
Health experts have raised concerns regarding these trends. While supplements can be beneficial, researchers note that probiotic use is increasing even as dietary fiber intake—essential for gut health—has seen a slight decrease. Lead researcher Dr. Kira Newman suggests that some consumers may be viewing supplements as a substitute for a healthy diet rather than a complement to one. Experts emphasize that supplements should be viewed as the ‘final piece of the jigsaw’ and must be supported by a strong nutritional foundation.
Entities
Dr. Kira Newman · United States · Pew Research Center · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Timeline
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about 22 hours ago
[HEALTH] 2 sourcesUS probiotic supplement use rises despite declining fiber intakeProbiotic supplement use in the US has surged since 2009, yet dietary fiber intake has declined, leading researchers to warn that supplements are not a substitute for a balanced, fiber-rich diet.
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24 days ago
[HEALTH] 2 sourcesDietary supplement use rises amid growing wellness cultureRising supplement use is driven by wellness trends and social media, with 60% of U.S. adults using them recently. Experts urge caution, noting they should supplement, not replace, a healthy diet.
Sources
ekonomiaonline.com · gazetashneta.net