AI-extracted claim
“Many people take multivitamins as a "backstop" in case they do not get enough vitamins and minerals from their diet”
Analyzed on 2026-10-24T01:43:08+00:00 · Last updated 2026-10-24
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Many people take multivitamins as a “backstop” just in case they don’t get enough vitamins and minerals from their diet, said Wesley McWhorter, a dietitian in Houston.
Extracted from: Do You Need These Popular Supplements? , The New York Times
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