| An investigation of factors that influence the consumption of dietary supplements. | |
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PMID: 15271634 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study finds that consumers take dietary supplements to improve their physical health and gain peace of mind. Several factors influence the consumption of dietary supplements, but the advice of a physician underlies most consumer behavior. Few dietary supplement users over-consume these types of products, but those who do could be partaking in potentially dangerous consumption practices. More importantly, those who consume multivitamins, concentrates, and herbs/flowers/ roots express different consumer behaviors from those who only take multivitamins and concentrates. Conclusions are drawn in light of the media's impact on the behaviors of dietary supplement consumers. |
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Authors:
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Cara Lee Okleshen Peters; Jeremy Shelton; Praveen Sharma |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Health marketing quarterly Volume: 21 ISSN: 0735-9683 ISO Abbreviation: Health Mark Q Publication Date: 2003 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-07-23 Completed Date: 2004-09-28 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8306485 Medline TA: Health Mark Q Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 113-35 Citation Subset: H |
Affiliation:
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Department of Management and Marketing, Winthrop University, SC 29733, USA. peters@winthrop.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Aged Attitude to Health* Child Complementary Therapies / utilization Dietary Supplements / utilization* Educational Status Female Humans Income Male Middle Aged United States Vitamins / administration & dosage*, therapeutic use |
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0/Vitamins |
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