MORE SUPPLEMENTS, DESPITE THE CRISIS
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A survey of the national health products manufacturers reveals that , despite the decline in spending on health and wellness products , seven out of ten Italians , in 2013 , they used dietary supplements
"In Italy , today , there are more than 8000 supplements : an Italian three makes regular use and the demand is growing ," says Paul Spriano , national secretary of the Company to update the general practitioner ( SNAMID ) and Maurizio Lucarelli, national contact point for the integration and herbal medicine to SNAMID . Although the crisis has driven down the consumption of products and services for health and well-being of about 5% , Italians have remained loyal to supplements. According to a survey carried out by GfK Eurisko for Federsalus , the National Association health products manufacturer , nearly seven out of ten people , 66% , to be precise, bought supplements during the year 2013.
According to the survey , those who buy supplements makes him above all for reasons of health and prevention. The main consumers are sixty ( +32 % over the previous year ) and women ( 68% of the total). Especially taking supplements to strengthen the immune system and prevent colds and the like. the youngest, however, take supplements to enhance physical performance and cognitive (almost 50 % more than the previous year) .
"Today it is recognized integrators an increasing value in terms of efficiency and utility," said Marco Fiorani, president of Federsalus, " both by consumers and physicians. It is a result of the commitment that makes us happy that our association gives for years to build a culture of food supplements , providing and disseminating information to physicians, pharmacists and consumers for proper use and awareness of nutritional supplements in order to become an ally in the management of their own well-being . "
In short , the strategy of the Italians, even at a time of economic recession when we make some sacrifices , is to prevent disease , promoting wellness, and not to cure disease , once added to you.
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