Dr. Wallach: YES! Lacking vitamins, the body can use minerals. But without minerals, vitamins are worthless. You may think you're getting your minerals in a "balanced diet" . But chances are, if you're not supplementing your diet with absorbable minerals, you're one of the 95% of Americans lacking in at least one major mineral, and a host of trace minerals. Back in 1936 - 60 years ago - US Senate Document 264 lamented the lack of mineral nutrition in our food. It's 60 years worse now. HOW DID WE GET INTO THIS PREDICAMENT?

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