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ZOE Science & Nutrition · August 4, 2026 · 16m

Most replayed moment: Do you really need vitamin supplements? | David Seres

In this most replayed moment, Dr. David Seres joins ZOE Science & Nutrition to explore whether vitamin supplements are worth the money. The conversation focuses on the science behind vitamin C, vitamin D, and multivitamins, and highlights that supplements are not regulated like medicines. It's a concise, evidence-based look at the supplement industry.

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Highlights

What the science says about vitamin C
The episode examines the evidence for vitamin C supplementation and whether it delivers on its immune‑boosting promises.
What the science says about vitamin D
The conversation investigates the actual benefits and potential risks of routine vitamin D supplementation.
The multivitamin mystery
The episode asks whether multivitamins actually improve health or are mostly a waste of money.

Editorial

Supplements are not regulated like medicines
Vitamin supplements are not held to the same rigorous testing and safety standards as pharmaceutical drugs.
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