# Healthy Pill Popping Charts The 'Vita-Mania' Infographic Shows Supplements Go Too Far By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-04-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-mania-infographic References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/vita-mania-americas-supplement-obsession-info) & [coupons.org](http://coupons.org/pages/vitamin) The 'Vita-Mania' infographic reveals that the [health pill movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-health1) is only continuing to grow. This would be a good thing except for the fact that taking too many [vitamin pills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirio-xtragummies) can in fact be detrimental to one's health. The biggest demographic who are taking [vitamin supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vyv) are Americans who make up 30% of the global market share. Nearly half of Americans take some type of vitamin supplement daily. While these pills can work wonders in moderation, overdosing on them can lead to hair loss, lung problems, joint pain and blurred visions. Supplements containing too much colloidal silver may even turn one's skin blue. If you are considering taking vitamins, it's a good idea to meet with a doctor to see what is the proper amount. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vitamin Overload:** Too many vitamin supplements can be detrimental to health. - **Health Consultations:** Seeking professional advice is important before taking vitamins. - **Alternative Health Methods:** People may turn to alternative ways to improve their health instead of relying on vitamin supplements. ### Where This Applies - **Pharmaceuticals:** New types of supplements or vitamins could be developed to help people avoid overdosing. - **Healthcare Services:** Healthcare providers can offer consultations and education for vitamin users. - **Alternative Medicine:** More people may turn to alternative health methods such as herbal remedies or acupuncture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Vitamin Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-vitamin-pack.md) - [Teen-Targeted Dietary Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitabiotics-wellteen.md) - [Drinker-Targeted Vitamin Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheers-multi-supplement.md) - [Gen Z-Targeted Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-planet.md) - [Cognitive Support Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitality-capsule.md) - [Vitamin D-Boosted Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centrum-vitamin-d-boost-multivitamin.md) - [Women's Multivitamin Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantpowered-for-the-people.md) - [Indulgent Multi-Vitamin Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multivitamin-gummies.md) - [Vitamin Deficiency-Identifying Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitaminico.md)