What is Vitamin Supplements?
Category: Supplements
Most popular types: Vitamins
See also: IntraMAX Multivitamins Shaklee Vita-Lea Vitamin A Vitamin, Mineral, Herbal Supplements
Vitamins and minerals are substances needed in small but steady amounts for growth, function and health. Together, vitamins and minerals are called micronutrients. The body can't make most micronutrients, so you must get them from the foods or, in some cases, from dietary supplements.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 150 | 12 | |
| Fatigue | 24 | 4 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 18 | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 3 | 0 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 | 0 | |
| Support immune health | 2 | 0 |
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- None
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Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 24 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Vitamin Supplements
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Ringing in ears (tinnitus) | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Vitamin Supplements
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 2 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 4 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 3 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 3 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 3 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking Vitamin Supplements and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Azathioprine (Imuran) | 1 |
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