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Lets talk about the basics

What do you know about the US consumption of Dietary Supplements? Lets find out about the basics!

From 2011 to 2015, the percentage of US adults who take dietary supplements has remained consistent at 68%.

84% of these US adults remain confident with their supplement use and plan on continuing to take them in coming years.

The dietary supplement industry is HUGE! According to The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) this industry contributes US$121.6 billion to the U.S. economy as well as creating over 750,00 jobs nationwide!

Wow is completely correct! Check out the CRN’s page about the impact of this industry on the US! http://www.crnusa.org/economicimpact/

SOURCES: http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/blogs/supplement-perspectives/2016/06/dietary-supplement-industry-contributes-122-billi.aspx

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These are the four most common types of dietary supplements that are consumed in the US. Did you think any of these percentages would be different?

Does your generation line up with the current supplements you are taking? I am classified as “Generation Y” and I have taken multivitamins as well as supplements for sports nutrition.

It is always important to know the different types of supplements that are available for use and the ingredients that they may contain.

SOURCE: http://www.crnusa.org/CRNconsumersurvey/2014/

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One of the final images that comes from the CRN survey, this one is important to look at.

While some supplements can be viewed as “dangerous” or some think those who consume them are doing it for the wrong reasons, this infographic may say differently.

“For good reason” is why 54% of Americans consumer supplements in order to improve overall health and wellness benefits.

The bars on the left side of this infographic are extremely helpful when attempting to see how “healthy” the consumers of supplements really are!

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These are worth looking at when thinking of the different kinds of supplements that do exist in our world.

The main purpose of these pills are to assist our bodies in daily occurrences that happen and that cause stressful situation. In turn, these stressful situations can cause health and exterior beauty issues. Hum wants to assist us in our struggle with keeping our bodies looking and feeling healthy 24/7. 

Check out their story: https://www.humnutrition.com/our-story

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An industry that is growing at an extremely high rate is one that should not be ignored.

How do you think this market has grown exponentially while being relatively “young”?

Herbal supplements, according to the CRN 2015 survey, are consumed by about 26% of Americans who consumer supplements. Within that category, about 13% of Generation X takes a form of a “green tea” supplement. A younger generation very invested in a young market niche...intertesting.

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A well done report on the main issues that currently surround the supplement industry. This shows the other side of the current argument; it is always important to know ALL the facts before considering supplement consumption!

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A great piece about some of the harmful supplements that exist out there, great read for information and recent study findings.

by Erin Broadwin for Business Insider

So you want to feel healthier. It seems simple enough: Eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep and exercise, and maybe take a few supplements to speed the process along.

Or not.

Recent research has found that not only do these supplements most likely not help you slim down, bulk up, or be more energized — but they’re also harmful.

A large study from the federal government linked supplements — sold under brand names like Hydroxycut and Xenadrine — with 20,000 ER visits each year. Last year, the Department of Justice filed criminal and civil enforcement actions against 117 makers of these products.

So here are the supplements you should take — and the ones you should avoid:

(excerpt - click the link for the complete article)

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Another image from the CRN Survey here.

Simple statistics of where the average American supplement consumer is obtaining their supplements. Anything here surprise you about the industry?

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Consumer facts and percentages

SOURCE: CRN 2014 Survey  http://www.crnusa.org/CRNconsumersurvey/2014/

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Millions of Americans today are taking dietary supplements, practicing yoga and integrating other natural therapies into their lives. These are all preventive measures that will keep them out of the doctor's office and drive down the costs of treating serious problems like heart disease and diabetes.

Andrew Weil M.D.