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May 6, 2019

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The Nuance

The Problem With Supplements

The evidence against supplements is stronger than ever, and yet more Americans take them year over year

Illustrations by Na Kim

Earlier this year, federal authorities announced plans to strengthen oversight of the supplement industry.

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Markham Heid

I write about health, science, and psychology. My work has appeared in Time magazine, the New York Times, Vice, and elsewhere. I live in Germany.

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