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Vitamins and Supplements

Season 14 Episode 1402 | 27m 13s

The dietary supplement industry is big business in this country, bringing in over 30 billion dollars a year. More than half of American adults consume vitamins and mineral supplements, begging the question -- has it made us any healthier? On this episode we examine American’s love affair with supplements, why we take them, and what the latest research says about their effectiveness.

Aired: 02/13/14

Rating: NR

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