Are vitamin supplements really necessary for otherwise healthy people?


Research doesn't support taking supplements to protect against disease, particularly cancer, in healthy adults. Taking supplements is recommended for nutritional deficiencies, not disease prevention. Some can even cause harm, interfering with medications, or be toxic in too large of a dose.

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