Men's Vitamin C And D Use Helps Drive Overall VMS Use In Latest CRN Survey
Executive Summary
Trade group's annual survey shows 77% of US consumers use supplements. It found 12% more men than four years ago report taking vitamin C or D within the past 12 months.
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