This question reveals something important. Most parents are either doing the bare minimum for their health, or nothing at all. Multivitamins are the go-to, not because they’re the most effective, but because they’re easy. Nearly a third of parents aren’t taking anything at all. That’s not a sign of laziness, it’s a reflection of overload, confusion, and a lack of trust in what actually works.
Survey Insight: What Parents Are Taking for Energy and Health and Why It’s Not Enough.
If you’re taking a multivitamin every day and hoping it helps, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth that quick fix might not be fixing anything at all.
When we asked 392 parents, “Do you currently take any of the following for health or energy?” here’s what they told us:
| What Parents Take | Count | Percentage |
| Multivitamins | 149 | 38.0% |
| Nothing at the moment | 120 | 30.6% |
| Magnesium, iron, or vitamin D | 87 | 22.2% |
| Protein powders | 25 | 6.4% |
| Green powders or superfood blends | 11 | 2.8% |
1. Multivitamins are the go-to, but not the game changer
You might take a multivitamin because it feels like something is better than nothing. It’s quick. It doesn’t interrupt your day. And it gives a sense of effort.
But what this data really tells us is that convenience is king. It also means deeper needs like energy, mood support, and digestion aren’t being properly addressed.
The truth is, you don’t need more supplements. You need smarter daily nutrition that does the work in the background. That starts with your gut and with fibre.
2. A third of parents aren’t taking anything
This result is surprising. With everything we know about how tired and stretched parents feel, you’d expect more support systems in place. But the reality is this: when life feels like survival mode, it’s easy to push your own needs to the side.
This doesn’t mean you’ve given up. It means no one has given you something simple enough to say yes to.
You don’t need to add more to your routine. You need something that fits into what’s already there and helps you feel a little more human again.
3. Green powders and protein aren’t resonating
Despite being all over social media, fewer than 10 percent of parents are using protein or superfood powders. That tells us that most parents don’t see these products as accessible, relevant, or worth the cost.
This isn’t about trying the next trend. It’s about finding one small thing that supports your energy and emotional balance without needing a complete lifestyle overhaul.
Final Thoughts: The bar is low — and the need is high
Parents aren’t flooded with wellness products. Most are doing the easiest thing they can find, or nothing at all. That’s not a lack of effort. That’s a lack of trust, time, and simplicity.
If this is you, you’re not alone. But this is also your opportunity. The right change doesn’t need to be big. It just needs to be real, effective, and easy to do. That’s where gut health and fibre come in.
5 Key Takeaways
- Most parents rely on multivitamins because they’re convenient, not because they’re effective.
- Almost a third of parents take nothing at all for their energy or health.
- Supplement trends like protein or green powders haven’t made it into everyday parenting life.
- There’s a major opportunity to introduce simple, gut-focused solutions like fibre.
- Parents don’t need more options, they need better ones that actually fit their life.
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