08 Nov 2018 --- Educating young adults on the proper use of dietary supplements enhances the probability that they will use them appropriately, a US study has found. The college time-frame is key as many young adults establish lifelong habits at this stage, as well as being the target for certain dietary supplements via social media advertising. The researchers found that the top three reasons for supplement use by college students were overall health and wellness, increased energy and skin, hair and nails health, respectively.