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U.S. dietary supplement use statistics

A source-led reference for gym owners, writers, and performance businesses looking for clear context on how U.S. adults use dietary supplements.

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Supplement use is common

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data for 2017–2018 reports that 57.6% of U.S. adults ages 20 and older used a dietary supplement in the previous 30 days.

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Age and audience matter

Reported use rose with age for both women and men. Among adults ages 20 to 39, multivitamin-mineral supplements were the most common type reported.

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Use context responsibly

These figures describe reported use, not product quality, sales, outcomes, or whether a product is appropriate for an individual.

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