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A father's alcohol consumption has long been overshadowed by the focus on what a mother drinks. But that could be about to change following new research.

A lack of this vital nutrient is one of the world's leading causes of disability – but exactly when it becomes a problem, and the best way to treat it, remains unclear.

Suggesting that natural products or ingredients are inherently superior to those that are synthetic is a common flaw in reasoning used by brands and politicians alike.