Verwendung von Nahrungsergänzungsmitteln mit Vitaminen und Mineralstoffen - Ergebnisse einer deutschlandweiten Verbraucherbefragung

verfasst von

M. Heinemann, J. Willers, N. Bitterlich, Andreas Hahn

Abstract

In Germany, 18–50 [%] of adults use nutrient supplements on a regular basis [[]Schwab et al. (J Nutr Health Aging 1–10, 2013); MRI (Nationale Verzehrsstudie II Ergebnisteil 2, 2008); Reinert et al. (Eur J Nutr 46:165–173, 2007); Bodenbach and Weinkauf (Z Ernährungswiss 36:57–58, 1997)]. The official prevalence data varies depending on issue, target group, region, and year. As published by the National Nutrition Survey II in 2008, around 28 [%] of respondents rely on supplements (MRI 2008). Therefore, the aim of this survey was to obtain detailed data on the use of dietary supplements in adults. In particular, consumer behavior, typical motives for the use of dietary supplements as well as the type and frequency of multiple applications should be recognized. The focus was solely on dietary supplements, supplemental balanced diet or other dietary foods which are all classified regulatory as food. Of interest were also the exact composition of the products and their sources. We analyzed face-to-face interviews and online surveys of 1,070 supplement users (59.2 [%] women, 40.8 [%] men) aged 18–93 years (55 ± 14.9 years). Among the respondents, 88.6 [%] only used one or two products, and less than 2 [%] of all respondents used more than four products. More than two-thirds of respondents consumed the supplements regularly throughout the year. 43.9 [%] used the products for a maximum of 1 year, 6 [%] for more than 10 years. The majority of respondents mentioned health associated motives for supplement use. 86 [%] of the respondents claimed to follow the instructions on the packaging, 93 [%] were aware of the potential risks of excessive intake. The most frequent supplements consumed were magnesium products, followed by Calcium and multivitamin products. Biggest suppliers were grocery and drugstores, but also multi-level marketing and direct sales played a relevant role.

Organisationseinheit(en)

Institut für Lebensmittelwissenschaft und Humanernährung
Abteilung Ernährungsphysiologie und Humanernährung

Externe Organisation(en)

Medizin & Service GmbH

Typ

Artikel

Journal

Journal fur Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit

Band

10

Seiten

131-142

Anzahl der Seiten

12

ISSN

1661-5751

Publikationsdatum

06.2015

Publikationsstatus

Veröffentlicht

Peer-reviewed

Ja

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

Biotechnologie, Lebensmittelwissenschaften, Nutztiere, Agronomie und Nutzpflanzenwissenschaften

Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung

SDG 12 – Verantwortungsvoller Konsum und Produktion

Elektronische Version(en)

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00003-014-0912-x (Zugang: Geschlossen)