5 common myths about supplements, debunked

By Dr. Michael SmithPublished March 25, 2015FoxNews.com Facebook0 Twitter0 livefyre Email Print As more aging adults consume supplements, an increasing number of myths have also begun to circulate online. For starters, many people who think that a specific supplement to aid an ailment coupled with a healthy diet provides adequate nourishment for the body. But depending on a few factors, that may or may not be true. Here’s the truth about that belief, plus 4 other commonly believed supplement myths: ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT 1. Supplements can help offset poor food quality If you believe that eating a healthy diet negates the need for a multivitamin, you’re overlooking one important fact: A...