Lisa Olivo, Associate Editor05.02.16
As more women seek natural, preventive approaches to manage the range of physiological changes and challenges they experience throughout their lifetime, nutraceuticals have emerged as valuable tools in the battle for better health.
“In general, women are higher consumers of healthcare than men,” said Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, MD, physician, teacher and author. “From using supplements to promote a healthy pregnancy to transitioning through menopause—many women are looking for natural ways to promote health and improve their overall quality of life.”
More U.S. women (71%) take dietary supplements than men (65%), according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s 2015 Consumer Survey. Top concerns among female supplement users include overall wellness (56%), filling nutritional gaps (34%) and bone health (31%). Tied at 27%, women also ranked energy, immune health and healthy aging as the top reasons they take supplements.
“Market research by HealthFocus International has shown that women are the primary shoppers for thei
“In general, women are higher consumers of healthcare than men,” said Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, MD, physician, teacher and author. “From using supplements to promote a healthy pregnancy to transitioning through menopause—many women are looking for natural ways to promote health and improve their overall quality of life.”
More U.S. women (71%) take dietary supplements than men (65%), according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s 2015 Consumer Survey. Top concerns among female supplement users include overall wellness (56%), filling nutritional gaps (34%) and bone health (31%). Tied at 27%, women also ranked energy, immune health and healthy aging as the top reasons they take supplements.
“Market research by HealthFocus International has shown that women are the primary shoppers for thei
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