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Published scientific studies show that perinatal consumption of multivitamins containing folic acid and zinc can significantly reduce the risks of low birthweight, premature births, spina bifida, and cardiovascular birth defects. Daily intake of vitamin E supplements reduces the risk of coronary heart disease in older Americans. The authors believe that if all at-risk Americans took the recommended amounts of vitamin supplements, significant numbers of hospitalizations for these conditions could be avoided, and the managed care industry could save approximately $5.5 billion, using 1995 figures.
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