Table 3.
Baseline supplement, natural produce and over-the-counter medication use among participants (N = 271) enrolled in the brain in motion study
| Natural health products | % Total participants (number) | Over-the-counter medication | % Total participants (number) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioxidants | 4.8% (13) | Analgesic | 29.9% (81) |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 7.0% (19) | Antihistamine | 4.8% (13) |
| Digestive Enzymes | 2.2% (6) | Laxative | 3.3% (9) |
| Ginkgo | 2.6% (7) | Muscle Relaxant | 2.2% (6) |
| Ginseng | 2.2% (6) | NSAID | 30.3% (82) |
| Glucosamine | 18.8% (51) | Sedative | 1.8% (5) |
| Lutein | 7.5% (20) | Other | 10.0% (27) |
| Melatonin | 1.8% (5) | None | 35.8% (97) |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 27.7% (75) | ||
| Other (e.g. magnesium, zinc) | 16.6% (45) | ||
| Multi-vitamins | 33.9% (92) | ||
| Omega 3 | 37.6% (102) | ||
| Plant Oil | 4.1% (11) | ||
| Probiotics | 4.4% (12) | ||
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin D* | 74.2% (201) | ||
| Vitamin C | 15.9% (43) | ||
| Vitamin E | 7.7% (21) | ||
| B-complex | 18.1% (49) | ||
| Other (e.g. A, K) | 1.8% (5) | ||
| Other | 32.5% (88) | ||
| None | 45.8% (124) | ||
*Includes 180 unique participants taking a vitamin D supplement and 21 taking multivitamins not on a separate vitamin D supplement