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Introduction: A supplement is considered every substance or ingredient which is released individually or in combination with another and is offered for use as “potentially effective” for the protection and improvement of human health. Food supplements are released in Greek market in the form of tablets, capsules, powder etc. Their toxicity depends on the dosage, the duration of the intake of the increased amount, the special chemical properties of the supplement, the body weight of the person that consumes them, the age and finally the individuality. Purpose: The use of the supplements from the public and the degree in which the gender, the age , the income, the educational level and the way of life,thus the frequency of working out, affects this use, is under investigation. Furthermore, under investigation is the view of the public for food supplements , the reasons that affect the choice of supplements and their effects. Methodology: 1200 people of different ages above 18 years old, residents of Thessaloniki, Attiki , Κοzani and Florina took part in the investigation. The participants were asked to answer a questionnaire of 32 questions. The answers were inserted into a computational sheet for the processing and graphic depiction of the results. Conclusions: The processing of measurements shows whether someone is practicing regardless of whether they are male or female, as well as the age and the monthly income of each. Also, knowledge of dietary supplements is gender-specific. The test we conducted between balanced diet and dietary supplements is that there is no dependence between the two variables in the sense that the desired results - according to the respondents - can be ensured without the use of dietary supplements.