Like most multivitamins, those made specifically for men or women make many claims about their benefits. But are vitamins made for different genders really that different? In this article, a reporter looks at the claims made by such vitamins as One a Day Women's and Centrum Ultra Men's vitamins. His research reveals not only the differences between the vitamins, but how well some brands stack up against the recommended nutrient guidelines for men and women.
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