Survey Shows Europeans Supplement Responsibly, Favor Vitamin D Especially
Executive Summary
The majority of European consumers use dietary supplements and do so responsibly, a recent survey by industry association Food Supplements Europe shows. Reflecting a common concern for well-being and immunity, vitamin D is the most popular supplement ingredient, followed by vitamin C and magnesium.
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