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Someone recently approached a colleague of mine and suggested she get a SNP screening to determine what nutrients she should be taking. She was also told that she would be able to get customized supplements based on the results of her screening. Is this true?
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SNP FAQ Archive [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Center for Biotechnology Information (US); 2005-. Personal SNP Screenings.