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In reply to the discussion: The dismal news about supplements. Why bother? [View all]longship
(40,416 posts)5. If you want nutrition, eat a balanced diet.
I don't know that people here in the US need to supplement their diets much. There are few, but notable exceptions. Iron for pre-menopausal women who are anemic. And women who intend to get pregnant should take folate. Other than that, a well balanced diet does a body good.
It saves money, too.
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