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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Nutritional Supplements
Description: Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guest: Andrew R. Jagim, Ph.D.
Nutritional supplements are very popular with our patients. They are supposed to provide benefits that may not be present in our typical diet. Vitamins and minerals are the most common supplements taken, followed closely by sports nutrition products such as protein powders and energy drinks. Consumers buy supplements because they’re readily available, relatively low cost and they believe that supplements will help them achieve health benefits. Patients often assume that supplements are safe, yet some can cause significant health problems, especially when ta...