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Vitamins and Supplements: Do They Work?

Vitamins and dietary supplements are big--more than 110 million Americans forked over a collective $28 billion in 2010 on little bottles of would-be health magic. Research is unclear, however, on whether shoring up your diet with extra vitamins, minerals, and other supplements helps or hurts--in the short run or in reaching for the century mark.

Do Vitamins And Supplements Actually Work?

Vitamins and dietary supplements are big -- more than 110 million Americans forked over a collective $28 billion in 2010 on little bottles of would-be health magic. Research is unclear, however, on whether shoring up your diet with extra vitamins, minerals, and other supplements helps or hurts -- in the short run or in reaching for the century mark.

Some vitamins, supplements are a waste of money

More than half of us take vitamins and supplements regularly, but while some have proven benefits, others aren't worth the cash.

Vitamin Boost: Consumers Taking Their Vitamins, Supplements

While dietitians stress that whole foods are best, vitamins and supplements gain momentum in supermarkets. read more

Health Buzz: Calcium Pills Linked to Heart Attack Risk

Vitamins and supplements: do they work? Plus, 4 herbal supplements your doctor hates.