What should I look for on a supplement label?

Nutritional supplement labels are accurate most of the time; but you need to do some research, and make sure you avoid products only sold on the internet. Watch consumer healthcare expert Tod Cooperman, MD, explain some guidelines to keep in mind.

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  • Can I take too many vitamins?

  • What are the benefits of taking a zinc supplement?

  • 4 things to know before taking herbal remedies

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