Nonprescription medications | n (%) |
---|---|
Dietary supplements | 204 (28.0) |
Vitamin/minerals | 48 (6.6) |
Calcium | 16 (2.2) |
Vitamin C | 12 (1.6) |
Vitamin E | 4 (0.5) |
Any vitamin B | 21 (2.9) |
Chondroitin-glucosamine | 29 (4.0) |
Omega-3 fatty acids | 9 (1.2) |
Zinc | 5 (0.7) |
Aojiru (Green juice) | 30 (4.1) |
Coenzyme Q-10 | 3 (0.4) |
Probiotics | 8 (1.1) |
Sesamin | 12 (1.6) |
Garlic | 10 (1.4) |
Hyaluronic acid/Collagen | 15 (2.1) |
Propolis/Royal Jerry | 13 (1.8) |
Vinegar | 5 (0.7) |
Blueberry, Carotenoids | 13 (1.8) |
Amino acids, Proteins | 6 (0.8) |
Combined natural products | 24 (3.3) |
Enzymes | 9 (1.2) |
Others | 11 (1.5) |
OTCs | 66 (9.1) |
Digestives | 27 (3.7) |
Laxative | 14 (1.9) |
Analgesics | 5 (0.7) |
Antihistamines | 3 (0.4) |
Herbal medicines | 26 (3.6) |
Not reported | 39 (5.3) |