Nutrition experts: Debate over value of vitamin, mineral supplements is far from over
Experts have taken issue with recent claims that 'the case is closed' on whether or not a multivitamin/mineral supplement should be taken by most people to help obtain needed micronutrients. While most nutrition experts agree that a balanced and nutritious diet is the best way to obtain needed nutrients, the researchers in this commentary point out that many Americans have a less-than-perfect diet -- long on calories and short on nutrients -- and the vast majority are not getting enough of several important vitamins and minerals.