What's the difference?

Posted by rpcman on October 29, 1998 at 16:25:58:

In Reply to: Jean Carper -- food and disease posted by Matt Berry on October 29, 1998 at 16:14:43:

First of all, thanks for the recommendations.

: She stresses the importance of vitamins and minerals found through natural sources as opposed to supplemental intake -- except in the case of deficiencies.

I've never understood the difference. Of course natural foods have additional benefits like fiber, calories, etc., but what is the difference between say 5 mg of vitamin C in natural vs. supplemental forms? Same exact vitamins, right?

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