To supplement or not . . . that is the question.

Should you take a vitamin and mineral supplement to improve your health and prevent disease? Supplements are not the magic bullet for health. The best route to staying healthy and fit is to eat a nutritious diet and exercise daily. That said, there’s nothing wrong with taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement as a backup, as long as it remains just that—a “supplement” to a healthy eating and exercise program.