NHANES Shows Supplements Curb ‘Global Nutrition Issue’ With Micronutrients
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Pharmavite-funded analysis of 2001-2008 NHANES data shows lower micronutrient intakes and higher prevalence of micronutrient inadequacy among obese adults, and that supplement usage tracks with strong micronutrient intake.
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