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Do we really need supplements

Dr. Arif Anwar, Resident Geneticist

23-Jun-15 16:00

Do we really need supplements

From acai to ginseng to zinc, there seems to be a dietary supplement that could boost the performance of every aspect of our health these days. Even as scientists and nutritionists debate on the health benefits of dietary supplements, a geneticist joins us to argue for the roles of genes in maintaining our health. Is it true then that our genes are the reason we wouldn’t need supplements? Dr. Arif Anwar explains.

 


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