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) |  |  |