Supplement takers by demographic groups
% who say they are currently taking each of the following types of supplements for their health
| NET currently taking any supplements | Vitamins or minerals | Protein supplements | Omega oils | Herbals | Other supplements not listed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | 78 | 67 | 31 | 25 | 19 | 35 |
| Men | 74 | 61 | 30 | 24 | 16 | 30 |
| Women | 82 | 72 | 33 | 27 | 21 | 40 |
| White | 79 | 70 | 32 | 23 | 16 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 58 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 32 |
| Black | 77 | 65 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 32 |
| Asian* | 82 | 70 | 29 | 40 | 19 | 34 |
| Postgrad | 82 | 75 | 36 | 29 | 20 | 41 |
| College grad | 81 | 70 | 37 | 27 | 18 | 38 |
| Some college | 78 | 67 | 33 | 25 | 21 | 38 |
| HS or less | 74 | 61 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 29 |
| Upper income | 85 | 75 | 40 | 27 | 18 | 42 |
| Middle income | 78 | 67 | 31 | 25 | 18 | 37 |
| Lower income | 74 | 61 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 30 |
* Estimates for Asian adults are representative of English speakers only.
Note: NET figure is those who said they are currently taking at least one of the types of supplements we asked about. Read the topline for full question wording. White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race. Family income tiers are based on adjusted 2024 earnings.
Note: NET figure is those who said they are currently taking at least one of the types of supplements we asked about. Read the topline for full question wording. White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race. Family income tiers are based on adjusted 2024 earnings.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted July 6-12, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
