Table 2 Primary reasons for taking and recommending dietary supplements by cardiologists, dermatologists, and orthopedists in the HCP Impact Study*
From: Use of dietary supplements by cardiologists, dermatologists and orthopedists: report of a survey
SPECIALTY | REASONS FOR TAKING | REASONS FOR RECOMMENDING |
|---|---|---|
CARDIOLOGISTS: | (n = 172 who take supplements) | (n = 217 who recommend supplements) |
Overall health/wellness | 32% | 30% |
Heart health | 29% | 55% |
Lower cholesterol | 20% | 58% |
Bone health | 16% | 22% |
Joint health | 16% | 19% |
Maintain healthy cholesterol | 15% | 36% |
DERMATOLOGISTS: | (n = 225 who take supplements) | (n = 198 who recommend supplements) |
Overall health/wellness | 42% | 30% |
Bone health | 24% | 25% |
Skin, hair, nails | 16% | 81% |
Heart health | 15% | 12% |
Anti-aging | 14% | 20% |
Immune health | 13% | 12% |
ORTHOPEDISTS: | (n = 218 who take supplements) | (n = 272 who recommend supplements) |
Overall health/wellness | 43% | 25% |
Joint health | 29% | 73% |
Heart health | 26% | 10% |
Bone health | 25% | 75% |
Flu/colds | 22% | 7% |
Musculoskeletal pain | 17% | 53% |
Lower cholesterol | 16% | 13% |