Adherence
Plant Food Supplements (PFS) are widely used in Europe, with approximately 18.8% of surveyed adults reporting usage, predominantly by older, well-educated individuals who self-report good health.
If you are considering using Plant Food Supplements, be aware that they are used by a significant portion of the European population (approx. 19%). Most users are older, educated, and in good health. The most common botanicals are Ginkgo, Evening Primrose, and Artichoke. Because regulations vary widely across Europe, ensure you understand the legal status and quality of the product in your specific country.
Overall, an estimated 18.8% of screened survey respondents used at least one PFS. Characteristics of PFS consumers included being older, well-educated, never having smoked and self-reporting health status as ‘‘good or very good’’. Across countries, 491 different botanicals were identified in the PFS products used, with Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo), Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose) and Cynara scolymus (Artichoke) being most frequently reported
Why this rating
Large sample size (N=2359) across six countries, but relies on self-reported retrospective data which may have recall bias.
Source
Usage of Plant Food Supplements across Six European Countries: Findings from the PlantLIBRA Consumer Survey
Alicia García-Álvarez et al. · PLoS ONE · 2014
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0092265
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