The truth about vitamin supplements

If you’re one of the many starting this New Year with plans for a cleaner, healthier lifestyle, maybe dosing up on vitamins is on your resolution roster?

You’d be in good company: UK sales of vitamin or mineral supplements were forecast to reach £559 million by the end of 2025, according to market research firm Mintel. But, despite the popularity of these supplements, the scientific evidence about their health benefits is mixed.

Why do people take vitamin supplements?

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