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Do Dietary Supplements Work?

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The Case Against Ephedra and the Power of Vitamins

This chapter explores the dangers of the weight-loss supplement Ephedra, detailing its health risks and the FDA's ban following notable incidents, including a major sports case. It also reflects on the historical importance of vitamins in human development and their evolutionary journey from natural production to dietary dependence.

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