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Claim Text: Many people take vitamin C supplements to strengthen their immune systems or ward off viral infections.
Simplified Text: Many people take vitamin C supplements to strengthen their immune systems or ward off viral infections
Confidence Score: 0.800
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Health
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM (6 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/09/well/eat/supplement-swaps-nutrition-food.html

This article discusses common dietary supplements and suggests food alternatives to obtain the same nutrients. Experts advise that a balanced diet is often sufficient and safer than taking supplements, which can have risks. The article provides examples of food swaps for popular supplements like multivitamins and fish oil.

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