http:\/\/r.reuters.com\/guv67q<\/a><\/p>\nThe scientists did a very simple thing. They looked to see whether we were getting enough vitamin D and calcium. With the exception of young girls (9-14), the answer is a resounding YES. <\/p>\n
Thus we are not benefitting from taking these pills and, as they point out in the article, these supplements can also be bad for you.<\/p>\n
So. Who should be taking these supplements? Anyone who can benefit from it. The problem is that the only ones benefitting from swallowing supplements are the people who are selling supplements. <\/p>\n
There's your answer.<\/p>\n
Sent from my iPhone<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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