Abstract
Fifty-two percent of American adults report use of a dietary supplement, most commonly for improved health and disease prevention. However, literature supporting such use is inconsistent. Many providers suggest that the addition of a multivitamin “couldn’t hurt,” but this messaging may promote unintentional consequences including a shift of emphasis on intake of healthy foods to nutrient supplements and a neglected opportunity to discuss the profound benefits of a healthy diet. Potential implications of such messaging and recommendations for counseling are described.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Journal | American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2019 |
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Health Policy
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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Messaging and Multivitamin Use : Rethinking the “It Can’t Hurt” Philosophy. / White, Nicole D.
In: American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 01.01.2019.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
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