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The Health & Wellness Show: Pill Poppers: Why are we taking all these supplements again?

The Health & Wellness Show: Pill Poppers: Why are we taking all these supplements again?

Sott Radio Network

October 25, 20181h 29m

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The FDA defines a supplement as any vitamin, enzyme, botanical, amino acid, or mineral that is not intended to cure or prevent a disease. It's estimated that 50 to 70% of Americans take a dietary supplement and we would venture to guess that most consumers purposely intend to cure or prevent a disease by taking supplements or, at the very least, correct a perceived or actual deficiency. Whether it is a genuine effort to enhance an already healthy lifestyle or a futile attempt to...