Multivitamin con job
By HUGH MACARTNEY

MD

Friday, October 22, 2004, Page A18

Victoria -- Although scientific studies may not convince those who have unlimited faith in excessive multivitamin and anti-oxidant intake that they have been conned by the pharmaceutical industry and health-food stores, it is clear that most supplements are a waste of money as well as being potentially dangerous (Caution: Vitamin Supplements May Be Hazardous To Your Health -- Oct. 21).

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So, we should be careful!
At least current fact is their effects are still uncertain. As a med guy or girl, we should always tell people both sides of the story and let themselves to make decisions, right?