Supplements have become close to a staple in the American diet as nutritional deficiencies skyrocket. In an analysis from 2001–2008, it was determined that about 90 percent of Americans are deficient in vitamins D and E, and over 40 percent have some other form of nutritional deficiency. Additionally, between 60 and 80 percent now take supplements. While nutritional supplements…

Supplements have become close to a staple in the American diet as nutritional deficiencies skyrocket. In an analysis from 2001–2008, it was determined that about 90 percent of Americans are deficient in vitamins D and E, and over 40 percent have some other form of nutritional deficiency. Additionally, between 60 and 80 percent now take supplements. While nutritional supplements…