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A massive NIH study of nearly 400,000 adults over 20 years found that daily multivitamin users had a 4% higher mortality risk compared to non-users. The research showed no mortality benefit whatsoever—contradicting the belief that multivitamins serve as health "insurance". Interestingly, multivitamin users typically had healthier lifestyles overall, yet still showed increased risk.

For healthy adults without diagnosed deficiencies, the healthiest nutrients come from food sources, not processed pills. Some specific concerns include potential buildup of excess iron or niacin from daily use. This reinforces that supplementation should be targeted and evidence-based, not indiscriminate.

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[–] AF_R@hexbear.net 12 points 19 hours ago

That’s a very interesting conclusion you’ve drawn. Surely they will hold up under scrutiny when we read the actual survey papers and apply scientific analysis to them instead of pop science anti intellectual click baiting.

So why haven’t you linked them?