05.01.06
Lewin Group Report Indicates Supplement Use Could
Save Billions
The Lewin Group, Inc., Falls Church, VA, was commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA) to produce the second in a series of health impact studies on dietary supplements. This final report indicates that two dietary supplements, omega 3 fatty acids and lutein/zeaxanthin, could save the U.S. healthcare system $5.6 billion over five years. These savings reflect the potential for avoiding hospitalizations and achieving greater independence for more than 500,000 people. The report, titled “An Evidence-Based Study of the Role of Dietary Supplements in Helping Seniors Maintain their Independence,” summarize data collected by the Lewin Group and presents the projected savings from these supplements. Healthcare savings outlined in the report reflect the lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) with omega 3 fatty acids and reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with lutein with zeaxanthin.
Save Billions
The Lewin Group, Inc., Falls Church, VA, was commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA) to produce the second in a series of health impact studies on dietary supplements. This final report indicates that two dietary supplements, omega 3 fatty acids and lutein/zeaxanthin, could save the U.S. healthcare system $5.6 billion over five years. These savings reflect the potential for avoiding hospitalizations and achieving greater independence for more than 500,000 people. The report, titled “An Evidence-Based Study of the Role of Dietary Supplements in Helping Seniors Maintain their Independence,” summarize data collected by the Lewin Group and presents the projected savings from these supplements. Healthcare savings outlined in the report reflect the lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) with omega 3 fatty acids and reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with lutein with zeaxanthin.