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Purpose: The role of dietary supplements intake is to maintain good health and prevent disease also. Supplements use is increasing through time. During this study the opinion of consumers on dietary supplements and supplement’s use were investigated. Methodology: A sample of 1.025 people from the areas of Thessaloniki, Larisa and Volvi participated to the research. A questionnaire about dietary supplements was given to them and after their completion, the data acquired were further evaluated. Results – Conclusions: The present research shows that education is a factor affecting the behavior of consumers towards dietary supplements. People with higher levels of education consume supplements at higher rates. Men appear more informed about taking nutritional supplements and taking more care to take approved pharmaceutical preparations.