Nutritional deficiencies: the risks of self-medication

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12 August 2016

Mette Berger

CHUV

Biologie et de médecine, UNIL

In an effort to do the right thing and strengthen their bodies, some people resort to self-medication to make up for supposed dietary deficiencies. What risks does this entail?

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