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Why dietary supplements are suspect - Harvard Health

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Why dietary supplements are suspect



Dietary supplements — including herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other products — are a $37-billion industry in the United States, and 60% of women are taking them regularly. At the same time, mounting research is suggesting that supplements — even mainstays like calcium — may be harmful at high doses.


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About half of all Americans routinely take dietary supplements. The most common ones are multivitamin and multimineral supplements. This report explains the evidence behind the benefits and safety profiles of various vitamins and minerals. It also includes the recommended minimum and maximum amounts you should consume, as well as good food sources of each.

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For optimum health, it is important to understand how various vitamins and minerals work in your body, how much of each nutrient you need every day, and what types of food to eat to ensure that you are getting an adequate supply. We’ve got the list that explains it all.


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Making Sense of Vitamins and Minerals

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Vitamins and minerals: The basics
Federal guidelines
Making sense of scientific studies
Cast of characters: From vitamin A to zinc
SPECIAL BONUS SECTION: Does your diet deliver the daily recommended dose?
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