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5 Supplements That Might Not Be Worth the Hype

Season 1 Episode 19

Dietary supplements have become a staple of the American diet, with half of all American adults taking a multivitamin or other dietary supplement regularly. But how much of the supplements craze is backed by research? With a panel of experts, co-hosts Alok and Sheena talk through five top-selling supplements, grade these supplements and some of their answers may surprise you.

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