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Dr. Pieter Cohen, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, said he would guess that well over 80, 90 percent of supplement consumption doesn’t offer any proven benefit to the person who’s taking it.
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Dr. Pieter Cohen, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, estimates that over 80% to 90% of supplement consumption offers no proven benefit to the user.
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Dr. Pieter Cohen
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{
    "date": "2026-09-11",
    "person": "Dr. Pieter Cohen",
    "organization": "Harvard Medical School"
}
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Health Medical Opinion
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October 1, 2026 at 8:07 AM (1 week ago)
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October 1, 2026 at 8:07 AM (1 week ago)

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Americans Love Supplements, but Experts Doubt Their Benefits
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/11/well/eat/dietary-supplements-survey-findings.html

A new survey reveals that nearly 8 in 10 U.S. adults take dietary supplements, including protein powders, vitamins, and herbal remedies. Despite their popularity, medical experts question the efficacy of most supplements, citing a lack of scientific evidence for their health benefits.

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