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Are Supplements Cheaper Than Food? A Comprehensive Cost Breakdown

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According to research published in the *Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics*, calcium carbonate supplements emerged as the least expensive source of calcium per unit, often costing a fraction of the price of food sources. This finding raises a critical question: Are supplements cheaper than food for meeting nutritional needs, or is the upfront pill cost deceiving?