Complementary Medicine Users Healthier

A review in the Nutrition Journal has found that overall, dietary supplement users sought wellness and were consciously adopting a variety of lifestyle habits that they considered to contribute to healthy living.

Health habits and other characteristics of dietary was welcomed by the Australian Self Medication Industry, which said the research echoed Australian findings which indicated that complementary medicines users exhibited healthier lifestyles.

The review looked at data from journal articles in the US, including the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. It found that dietary supplement use was often associated with other healthy habits, including a better diet, physical exercise and avoiding smoking.

Referencing ABS data, ASMI said this result was onsistent with the Australian scene. Competing interests in the review included that both authors were involved with the Council for Responsible Nutrition and the s foundation provided funds to support preparation of the article. 

Click here to read the review.

Source: pharmacydaily.com.au, Wednesday 12 February 2014