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Nick Fuller, Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney

Do kids really need vitamin supplements?

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Walk down the health aisle of any supermarket and you’ll see shelves lined with brightly packaged vitamin and mineral supplements designed for children.

These products promise to support immunity, boost brain development and promote healthy growth – leading many parents to believe they’re a necessary addition to their child’s diet.

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