Most replayed moment: Do you really need vitamin supplements? | David Seres
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Most replayed moment: Do you really need vitamin supplements? | David Seres

B2Upper-intermediateAugust 4, 202616 min
  • Interview
  • Health

Today we’re talking about vitamins. Walk into any pharmacy or supermarket and you’ll find a shelf stacked with brightly coloured jars promising better immunity, stronger bones and sharper minds. Of course, I’m talking about vitamin supplements. But despite looking like medical products, supplements aren’t held to the same rigorous testing standards as medicines. So how much of what they promise is actually backed by science? I’m joined by Dr. David Seres to help cut through the confusion and uncover what the science really says about vitamin C, vitamin D, and eve...

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Hello, and welcome to Zoe Recap, where each week we find the best bits from one of our podcast episodes to help you improve your health. Walk into any pharmacy or supermarket, and you'll find a shelf stacked with brightly colored jars, promising better immunity, stronger bones, and sharper minds.

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Of course, I'm talking about vitamin supplements. But despite looking like medical products, supplements aren't held to the same rigorous testing standards as medicines. So how much of what they promise is actually backed by science?

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I'm joined by Dr. David's series to help cut through the confusion and uncover what the science really says about vitamin C, vitamin D, and even the mysterious multivitamin. The history of vitamins is miraculous

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