How do members experience Vitamin, Mineral, Herbal Supplements?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 51 27
Multiple sclerosis 9 1
Fibromyalgia 5 2
Increase effect of another treatment 4 0
Depressed mood 2 4

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Anxious mood 1
Constipation 1
Elevated liver enzymes 1
Heartburn 1
Nausea 1
Reactive depression 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 3
Mild 2
None 33

Member evaluations

AnnieOakley

evaluated on Jan 25, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
  • Side effects: None