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Benefits
of Nutritional Supplements
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Introductory
Content
Abbreviations Used in this Document
About the Council for Responsible Nutrition
About the Author
Acknowledgements
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Benefits
of Nutritional Supplements:
Executive Summary and Call to Action
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Nutritional
Supplements for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention:
A Policy Perspective
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Who
Needs Supplements?
Most People Have Nutrient Gaps that Supplements Can Fill
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Benefits
of Calcium and Vitamin D:
Building and Maintaining Healthy Bones
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Benefits of Folic Acid:
Protects Against Neural Tube Birth Defects
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Benefits
of Folic Acid and Vitamins B-12 and B-6:
May Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
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Benefits of Antioxidants:
May Help Against Heart Disease
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Benefits
of Antioxidants:
May Protect Against Cancer
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Benefits
of Antioxidants:
May Help Protect Eyes, Lungs, and Brain
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Benefits
of Nutritional Supplements:
Immune Function in the Elderly
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Benefits
of Long Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids:
Help Protect Against Heart Disease
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Who
Uses Vitamin and Mineral Supplements?
People Seeking a Healthier Lifestyle
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Recommended
Intakes of Vitamins and Essential Minerals
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