Pills and ills: The hard-to-swallow truth about the vitamins and supplements we’re buying

By Niki Bezzant
New Zealand Listener·
12 mins to read

Pills and ills:  The hard-to-swallow truth about the vitamins and supplements we’re buying
Quick fix: Popping a pill can feel a lot easier than doing the hard work of healthy eating, exercising regularly, laying off the booze and keeping a lid on stress. Photo / Getty Images

Dietitian Claudia Vavasour pauses and reflects on something she sees in her practice regularly. “Most women who come and see me are taking 10 or more supplements,” she says. “They’ve spent a fortune.”

Canterbury-based Vavasour consults with clients around the country, specialising in fertility nutrition, pregnancy and women’s health. She

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