In this episode, we look at why vitamins are an important part of life. But be careful, they aren't always what they seem.

Written By: Sophie Sumpter | https://www.instagram.com/sorosum

Hosted By: Gregg Clunis | https://www.instagram.com/greggclunis/

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Centers for Disease Control. (2018). CDC’s Second Nutrition Report: A comprehensive biochemical assessment of the nutrition status of the US population. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/nutritionreport/pdf/4page_%202nd%20nutrition%20report_508_032912.pdf.

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