SUPPLEMENTS MORE USED IN THE USA




Supplements of fish oil / omega 3

Supplements probiotics and prebiotics

Melatonin





The US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a report that identifies trends in dietary supplementation among American adults. The report reflects the data collected on 88 962 Americans aged 18 and older, enrolled in the National Health Interview Survey. The use of fish oil / omega 3, probiotics or prebiotics, and melatonin are increased among US adults between 2007 and 2012.

Surveys are conducted every five years as part of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), an annual study in which tens of thousands of Americans are interviewed about their health and experiences related sickness. The survey NHIS is the source most current, complete and reliable information on the use of health products (not drugs) among Americans.


Evidence:

     Fish oil / omega 3 is the most natural product consumed by adults.
    The use of fish oil / omega 3, probiotics and prebiotics, melatonin has grown in the years
    2007-2012.
    The use of glucosamine / chondroitin, echinacea, garlic decreased between 2007 and 2012.
    The fish oil / omega 3 is the most widely used natural product for children, the second melatonin.

"While NHIS does not evaluate because of the use change occurred, finding instead that some of the trends are in line with the published research on the efficacy of natural products," said Josephine P. Briggs, Director of NCCIH. "For example, the use of melatonin, is shown in numerous studies to be beneficial sleep problems."

"The changes in the use of individual natural products seen in the investigations are in line with changes in sales figures at the national level. Having independent confirmation of the NHIS data strengthens confidence in our results," said Richard L. Nahin, senior advisor NCCIH for the scientific coordination and outreach.


Source: Worldhealth


Supplements of fish oil / omega 3

Supplements probiotics and prebiotics

Melatonin