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How to Maximise the Effects of Your Supplements?

Last updated: Thursday, July 25, 2019 | 2 min reading time

Yap Wei Ming Louis

Dietitian

Supplements can’t replace a heathy diet, but general dietary supplements may help if your diet is inadequate. When used properly supplements can have many benefits but before you start buying everything from vitamin A to Zinc, remember to always talk to your doctor or dietitian!

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