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I'm 25 yr old, usually play basketball and go couple of miles running few times a week. what dietry supp should i take to stay healthy and be active?

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So far so good: There are lots of supplements available but a whole food diet with plenty of water is probably better than any supplement.

Answered 3/12/2020

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