Supplements, by definition, are something that completes or enhances something else when added to it. Dietary supplements are no different; they are supplementing a healthy diet, which some might believe is already nutritious enough. So how do dieticians feel about the use of supplements, especially those who specialize in dietary recommendations?
According to a new survey from the Council for Responsible Nutrition, dietitians are regularly using dietary supplements and the majority of them have recommended supplements to their clients at some time.
300 dieticians participated in the survey and 74% reported that they regularly used dietary supplements in their own nutritional plans. The top two reasons for their supplement use were bone health and overall health, respectively. When asked if they had ever recommended dietary supplements to their clients, 97% of the dieticians said they had done so.
Of the supplements used by dieticians themselves, the most popular was a multivitamin, followed by calcium, omega-3/fish oil, vitamin D, vitamin C, probiotics, B vitamins, and fiber supplements.
The survey was conducted to be a part of the “Life…supplemented” campaign by HCP Impact Studies. According to Judy Blatman, who is the Senior Vice President of communications for the CRN, “Our industry needs a program like this—a forward-thinking communications platform that educates consumers about dietary supplements as one component of healthy living.”
This survey shows strong support by dieticians in favor of dietary supplements. Almost three-quarters of the respondents stated that they themselves used supplements regularly and almost all of them have recommended them to their clients. These days, living a “supplemented” life is more than just a smart option–it’s starting to look like doctors orders!
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