This statistic depicts the various reasons for dietary supplement usage among U.S. adults, based on a consumer survey in 2019. Among U.S. adults who used supplements, some 30 percent reported using dietary supplements to overall health and wellness.
Top reasons for dietary supplement use among U.S. adults in 2019
Characteristic
Percentage of respondents
Overall health/wellness benefits
30%
Energy
24%
Immune health
20%
Fill nutrient gaps
19%
Healthy aging
18%
Heart health
18%
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CRN. (September 30, 2019). Top reasons for dietary supplement use among U.S. adults in 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 01, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1180278/dietary-supplement-use-in-us-consumers-various-reasons/
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