Table 4 Use of dietary supplements in the last year
Types of dietary supplements | Number | % | Common reasons | Helpfulness | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Very | somewhat | Not at all | Don’t know | ||||
Oral usage of medicinal herbs and herbal medicines | 1032 | 58.30 | flu and cold, digestive tract problems, prevention and improvement of health, nervous system and psychiatric problems, to change body temperament | 64.92 | 30.03 | 1.9 | 3.15 |
Vitamins and minerals | 335 | 18.9 | Musculoskeletal problems, anemia and iron deficiency, general strengthening and well-being | 35.85 | 50.38 | 5.52 | 8.25 |
Oral usage of Natural products | 365 | 20.6 | colds and upper respiratory tract infections, general strengthening and well-being | 67.34 | 13.68 | 8.33 | 10.65 |
Non-oral usage of Natural products | 374 | 21.7 | prevention and maintenance of health, colds and respiratory tract infections, musculoskeletal and skin disorders | 56.20 | 37.59 | 1.27 | 4.94 |