“one must wonder what leads the New York Times to declare that “there’s really not much data at all to support the use of most supplements to prevent illness or to boost your immunity.”
...ummmm. Deep State?
The New York Times doesn't get much add money from supplement manufacturers but lot's of $ from big pharm.
Supplements are not controlled by the government so naturally the PTB will seek to discourage reliance on them.
Money.
No patent on Vitamin D.