A Survey of Knowledge, Use, and Belief Concerning the Public's Conception Over Supplements and Their Corresponding FDA Regulation

A survey of 73 college age individuals was conducted regarding the participants supplement use, their knowledge over supplement regulation, as well as their belief in regulation reform. Given the recent rise in caffeine overdose ER visits in the U.S., this study had a particular interest in investigating caffeine toxicity in pre-workout and energy drink supplement users. With added focus on gauging the participants knowledge over caffeine regulation in supplements, their concerns regarding their caffeine intake, and their behaviors of caffeine consumption.