(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, March 23, 2021) – March is National Nutrition Month, which is an important time to discuss how many Americans fall short of their daily nutrient needs.

In addition, more Americans are focusing on their personal health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, this means adding a dietary supplement to their daily health regimen.

Our bodies depend on a steady supply of essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients for good health throughout our lives. Yet it can be challenging to get everything that we need from food alone. Dietary supplements—including vitamins, minerals, fish oils, and probiotics—can fill important nutritional gaps, support general health and wellness, and provide benefits for certain conditions.

Dietary supplements are trusted products: nearly seven out of 10 Americans use dietary supplements regularly at least once per week.

Whether you’re looking for a product that helps support your immune system or trying to get a more restful night of sleep, it is important to know what to look for when choosing and using dietary supplements.

KnowYourOTCs.org is a consumer resource provided by the CHPA Educational Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible use of consumer healthcare products. KnowYourOTCs.org is designed to give consumers the information and tools they need to safely use, store, and dispose of consumer healthcare products, including dietary supplements. Learn more about how to responsibly use dietary supplements at KnowYourOTCs.org.