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    The document analyzes randomized studies on the effects of multivitamin-mineral (MVM) supplements and individual vitamin/mineral supplements. It finds that for the general population, MVM supplements are not useful and may be harmful. However, supplements can be useful in special cases like pregnancy or certain diets. The findings are inconclusive, and financial factors and marketing influence supplement use more than health benefits.

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    The document analyzes randomized studies on the effects of multivitamin-mineral (MVM) supplements and individual vitamin/mineral supplements. It finds that for the general population, MVM supplements are not useful and may be harmful. However, supplements can be useful in special cases like pregnancy or certain diets. The findings are inconclusive, and financial factors and marketing influence supplement use more than health benefits.

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    Vitamins and Mineral Supplements:

    Do We Really Need Them?

    Article by Farin Kamangar and Ashkan Emadi


    Purpose of Article:

    Analyzes the results of randomized studies of MVM supplements and


    individual vitamins/mineral supplements in relation to overall mortality and
    incidence of chronic diseases.
    The basics:

    ● What is an MVM?

    ● MVMs in the healthcare industry


    ○ Annual sales of MVMs over $11 billion

    ○ Nutritional supplement sales 2009: approx. $27 billion; Nutritional supplement sales 2010: over $28 billion

    ● Popular marketing schemes and beliefs surrounding MVM?


    ○ Historical success, current policy, and individual proactivity
    The conclusions:
    ● For the general population
    ○ Not useful
    ○ Possibly harmful

    ● Special cases
    ○ Pregnancy
    ○ Diet
    Takeaway:
    To supplement or not to supplement
    Inconclusive findings

    Financial factors

    Awareness

    Concluding Video: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2012/09/10-surprising-dangers-of-


    vitamins-and-supplements/index.htm

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