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Experts Warn: Supplements Should Complement, Not Replace Diet

2/10/2026

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Dietitian Raquel Britzke warns that combining certain supplements can hinder absorption and pose health risks.
She recommends pairing iron with vitamin C and advises against taking iron with calcium.
Dietitian Marily Oppezzo notes many people take unnecessary supplements, often influenced by social media.
She emphasizes obtaining nutrients from a balanced diet is safer and healthier.
Experts agree that supplements should complement, not replace, a healthy lifestyle.

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Dietitian Raquel Britzke warns that combining certain supplements can hinder absorption and pose health risks.
She recommends pairing iron with vitamin C and advises against taking iron with calcium.
Dietitian Marily Oppezzo notes many people take unnecessary supplements, often influenced by social media.
She emphasizes obtaining nutrients from a balanced diet is safer and healthier.
Experts agree that supplements should complement, not replace, a healthy lifestyle.