Effectiveness of mult-vitamins and dietary supplements

By Mike Foley

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Columbus, Oh – TAKING MULTI-VITAMINS OR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IS A COMMON PRACTICE FOR MANY PEOPLE. BUT AN OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER SAYS WHAT CAN BE BENEFICIAL FOR SOME MAY BE INEFFECTIVE AND POTENTIALLY UNSAFE FOR OTHERS. RESEARCHERS ARE STUDYING WAYS TO TAILOR MEDICAL TREATMENTS AND PROMOTE WELLNESS. DOCTOR CLAY MARSH IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OHIO STATE'S CENTER FOR PERSONALIZED
HEALTH CARE. HIS RESEARCH ATTEMPTS TO PREDICT AND PREVENT DISEASE AND GIVE PEOPLE INDIVIDUALIZED OPTIONS TO STAY HEALTHY. HE TALKS WITH MIKE FOLEY ABOUT THE RESEARCH AND WHY VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS AREN'T NECESSARY FOR THOSE LIVING ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. 5:45