Carmel Wroth | September/October 2009 issue
Ode Magazine
A user’s guide to vitamins and minerals, from calcium to omega-3s.
..."The basic principle is that supplements are not substitutes," says Tuft University's Blumberg. "You can't eat a terrible diet and take supplements and think you are okay."
"While it is possible to obtain sufficient amounts of important nutrients through a healthy diet, it is nonetheless difficult," concludes Weil. "This is especially true for micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals, fiber and the range of unique phytochemicals. Improving your diet will certainly contribute to your health, but getting a consistent level of nutrient intake through diet alone is a challenge, one best met through appropriate supplementation."...
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