Table 2.
Reasons cited for using nonvitamin/nonmineral supplements by sex
|
Men n(%) 151(49.0) |
Women n(%) 157(51.0) |
Total n(%) 308(100.0) |
x2; P values | |
| Improve energy and vitality | 128(49.6) | 114(50.4) | 242(78.6) | ns |
| Promote weight loss | 92(42.1) | 127(57.9) | 219(71.1) | 5.59; 0.018 |
| Enhance athletic performance | 117(59.1) | 81(40.9) | 198(64.3) | 6.54; 0.011 |
| Retard aging | 124(63.6) | 71(46.4) | 195(63.3) | 14.41; 0.000 |
| Burn-up fat | 55(35.1) | 102(64.9) | 157(50.9) | 14.07; 0.000 |
| Prevent(threat) colds(sore throat) | 41(35.4) | 75(64.6) | 116(37.6) | 9.97; 0.002 |
| Promote skin(hair) health | 41(41.8) | 57(58.2) | 98(31.8) | ns |
| Build muscle | 71(74.3) | 24(25.7) | 95(30.8) | 23.25; 0.000 |
| Supplement inadequate diet due to nutrition deficiency | 48(53.9) | 41(46.1) | 89(28.9) | ns |
| Improve memory | 33(39.3) | 51(60.7) | 84(27.3) | 3.86; 0.05 |
| Relieve stress (improve mood) | 29(37.7) | 48(62.3) | 77(25.0) | 4.67; 0.03 |
| Improve sexual function | 55(79.7) | 14(20.3) | 69(22.4) | 24.36; 0.000 |
| Enhance sleep | 22(52.4) | 20(47.6) | 42(13.6) | ns |
| Reduce dangers of cigarette smoking | 18(52.9) | 16(47.1) | 34(11.1) | ns |
| Improve circulation | 18(58.1) | 13(41.9) | 31(10.1) | ns |
| Gain weight | 18(62.1) | 11(37.9) | 29 (9.4) | ns |
| Prevent illnesses such as cancer, osteoporosis, menopause, hypertension, kidney stones | 9(42.9) | 12(57.1) | 21 (6.8) | ns |
Note: Subjects could list more than one reason for nonvitamin, nonmineral supplement usage