Patterns of Dietary Supplement Use in Children with Down Syndrome.

Objective: To determine the frequency of dietary supplement use for children with Down syndrome, and to obtain additional descriptive data regarding the age of initial treatment, cost, perceived benefits, and disclosure of use to the pediatrician.

Study Design: An anonymous questionnaire in English and Spanish was created for parents of children under age 18 years with Down syndrome. Surveys were completed in our clinic, or accessed on a number of Down syndrome-related websites.