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Is Taking a Multivitamin Every Day Really Necessary? What Science Says

For millions of Americans, taking a multivitamin is as ordinary as making coffee in the morning. It is a small daily habit, something people do because it feels like a simple way to look after their health.

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For millions of Americans, taking a multivitamin is as ordinary as making coffee in the morning.

It is a small daily habit, something people do because it feels like a simple way to look after their health.

After years of research, the story behind that little bottle isn't as straightforward as many people think.

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For millions of Americans, taking a multivitamin is as ordinary as making coffee in the morning. It is a small daily habit, something people do because it feels like a simple way to look after their health. After years of research, the story behind that little bottle isn't as straightforward as many people think.

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  • adults take multivitamin or mineral supplements, according to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements.
  • The multivitamin story is really about the gap between what people hope a daily pill can do and what science has actually proven.
  • The bigger question is what happens when someone who is already getting enough nutrients adds a multivitamin to their daily routine.
  • Does it offer […] The post Is Taking a Multivitamin Every Day Really Necessary?

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