This statistic describes the start of dietary supplement usage among U.S. adults in 2013, distributed by stage of life. The statistic is based on a survey conducted in August 2013. Some 12 percent of the surveyed supplement users stated that their dietary supplement usage started at childhood. The nutritional supplement industry has seen a large growth in the market, especially in protein supplements and vitamins.
Start of dietary supplement usage among U.S. adults in 2013, by stage of life
Characteristic
Percentage of adult supplement users
Childhood
12%
Adolescence
11%
Pregnancy*
8%
Adulthood
73%
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