BACKGROUND Dietary supplement use in the United States is prevalent and represents an important source of nutrition. However, little is known about individuals who routinely consume multiple dietary supplements. This study describes the dietary supplement usage patterns, health, and nutritional status of long-term multiple dietary supplement users, and where possible makes comparisons to non-us...

The Covid-19 pandemic has made ABC multivitamin products much sought after by many consumers in Indonesia to maintain their immune system. Consumer’s decisions buy are believed be influenced factors. purpose of this study was determine whether or not brand image, product price, and sales promotion variables that influence consumer purchasing on at Watsons stores. data collection method used a c...

For a number of years, there has been speculation about the potential benefit of Parkinson's disease by treatment with Ginkgo biloba. In this case report, my grandfather, who had a known history of Parkinson's, had dramatic improvement after supplementation with ginkgo and a multivitamin-multimineral supplement. Human studies are needed for confirmation.

Answer Daily multivitamin and mineral supplements containing approved levels of minerals are safe for nearly everyone, but use of supplements should include individual risk assessment. Th e DRIs are reference values used primarily to assess and plan diets; they do not address amounts proposed for optimum health. Th e literature does, however, indicate that certain vitamins and minerals benefit ...