Amir Chaudhry

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Snake oil? Scientific evidence for health supplements

Scientific evidence for health supplements

via informationisbeautiful.net

Great graphic. I’m surprised to see Vitamins A & E so far down the list though.

Comment from original post: Jul 28, 2011 - benmordue said... A possible reason that the "tangible health benefits" of Vitamins A & E is low is that a "healthy diet" (mentioned at the top of the graphic) already includes enough of those nutrients, and consuming extra vitamins above the required level does not confer extra health benefits. Also: hello! How do? ;-)

Comment from original post: Jul 28, 2011 - benmordue said ... Aargh! Meant to say, "of Vitamin A & E *supplements*