By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor10.18.22
Dietary supplement usage in the U.S. has returned to pre-pandemic rates, with 75% of U.S. consumers reporting that they took supplements in 2022, compared to 80% in 2021. Many other notable changes in usage patterns were included in the latest results from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)’s annual Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements.
“This year’s data shows a remarkable picture of continuity and paints the landscape of a vibrant, mainstream industry,” said Brian Wommack, CRN’s senior vice president of communications, who debuted topline findings at the trade association’s Now, New, Next event in Phoenix, AZ. “While overall usage is down slightly from its pandemic peak, reported usage of immunity-boosting supplements, including vitamin D, vitamin C, and zinc, is steady from last year.”
The survey
“This year’s data shows a remarkable picture of continuity and paints the landscape of a vibrant, mainstream industry,” said Brian Wommack, CRN’s senior vice president of communications, who debuted topline findings at the trade association’s Now, New, Next event in Phoenix, AZ. “While overall usage is down slightly from its pandemic peak, reported usage of immunity-boosting supplements, including vitamin D, vitamin C, and zinc, is steady from last year.”
The survey
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