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April 10, 2026Journal of Obesity0 citationsOpen Access

Patterns of Dietary Supplement Use for Weight Loss Among U.S. Adults With Obesity: NHANES 2007–2020

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LLL LiuHTHeqing TaoHZHao Zhao

Key Points

  • To examine the prevalence and patterns of dietary supplement use for weight loss among U.S. adults with obesity.
  • Analyzed data from NHANES 2007-2020
  • Identified demographic differences in supplement use
  • Assessed clinician recommendations for supplement users
  • Approximately 6% of U.S. adults with obesity use dietary supplements for weight loss
  • Most users do not have clinician recommendations
  • Significant demographic differences exist in supplement use patterns

Abstract

Approximately 6% of U.S. adults with obesity reported using dietary supplements for weight loss, most without clinician recommendation and with significant demographic differences. Routine clinical assessment of supplement use and counseling regarding limited efficacy and potential safety concerns are warranted.

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Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d896566c1944d70ce07bdahttps://doi.org/10.1155/jobe/6761414
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