Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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From Shereen Jegtvig, your Guide to Nutrition

Benefits and Risks of Taking Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements are products designed to augment your daily intake of nutrients, usually the vitamins and minerals. Most are safe, and some of these products offer true health benefits, but there can be some risk with the use of dietary supplements.

Dietary Supplement Safety
Some consumers use multivitamin and mineral supplements to ensure they're getting all the daily nutrients they need, just in case something is missing from their diets, while others use specific dietary supplements therapeutically because they believe they'll help treat health conditions.
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Dietary Supplements and Older Women
A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that older women who take certain dietary supplements may also be at a greater risk for dying.
See More About:  dietary supplements  women's health 

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