Who Takes Dietary Supplements?

WHU TAKES DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS? So who's taking supplements in Singapore? Based on respondents living in Singapore: General results: 25 - 30 38% AGE 31 - 35 37% Adults aged 25 to 30 form the largest group of respondents at 38%. 16 Percentage of respondents who started taking supplements since they were kids. 31 - 35 11% 41 - 45 6% 46 - 49 8% GENDER Female 64% 64% of respondents are women. Male 36% INCOME About half of our respondents earn more than $4,000 a month in personal income. > $4.000 51% $2,000 - $4,000 40% < $2,000 9% 60% EDUCATION A majority of respondénts hold a university degree. Almost a quarter, a diploma. University degree 58 Percentage of respondents who started taking supplements in adulthood. Diploma 24% Postgraduate 14% Me! Me! Me! of respondents say when they buy supplements, it's most likely for themselves. 97% WHAT TYPE OF SUPPLEMENTS DO THEY TAKE? Vitamins and minerals are the most popular types of supplements taken by supplement users in Singapore. 90% 78% 59% 47% Specialty supplements Vitamins & minerals Herbals & botanicals Sports nutrition/ weight management TOP 5 SUPPLEMENTS WITHIN EACH CATEGORY MULTIVITAMIN OMEGA-3/FISH OIL GREEN TEA WHEY PROTEIN POWDERS 55% 54% 36% 24% VITAMIN C PROBIOTICS EVENING PRIMROSE OIL AMINO ACIDS 45% 25% 17% 12% CALCIUM GLUCOSAMINE GINSENG HYDRATION DRINKS/GELS 25% 25% 17% 12% VIT B/ B COMPLEX FIBRE CRANBERRY MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES 23% 18% 10% 12% ZINC CoQ-10 4 SUPPLEMENTS TIED* ENERGY GEL/DRINKS 18% 16% 8% 8% *Garlic, Milk Thisseed Oil, Spirulina WHERE DO THEY BUY SUPPLEMENTS? Two places tied in first as most popular.. 38% 28% | 21% 13% Personal Care Stores & Pharmacies Specialty Health Stores Supermarkets and Organic Food Stores Others: Multi- level marketing clubs; online, received as gifts TOP 3 MOST TRUSTED SOURCES OF INFORMATION Consumers in Singapore trust the research they do over the Internet more than anything else. 38% 21% 14% 9% 7% Friends Internet Doctor Nutritionist & Family REMEM BERI No matter where you get your information from, be sure to always check with your doctor on whether you need a certain supplement and in what dosage. PURCHASING FACTORS When it comes to deciding whether or not to buy a supplement, these factors are identified by users as most important: 32% Facts on supplement's box 19% Brand 15% Price 15% Word of mouth 13% Advised by doctor WHY THEY TAKE SUPPLEMENTS Reasons for supplementing can differ. Remember that dietary supplements are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure diseases. PRIMARY REASON SECONDARY REASON Overall health benefits: 56% 32% To fill nutritional gaps: 25% 16% Boost immunity: 7% 23% 5% 14% Reduce risk of illness: Energy: 0% 11% Brought To You By Boansupplements.com souzebew wspapers %24