What could supplements mean to total health

[jigglepete]

Many supplements are inexpensive when you consider the cost per serving.

I recently got 2 OTC items (allergy, and itch cream) and 2 prescriptions (inhaler, and massive dose vitamin D) the OTC was literally three times as much.

[donttread]

The Pharma industry does not like you playing doctor.............

Especially if you want to treat pain, anxiety, addiction craving or mental health without them

[donttread]

The real reason docs fail at health is because they are trained, not educated. Your reason seems to be kooky. Head trauma?

They are trained to treat illness, mostly diseases of lifestyle, and they do so fairly well. They are trained to cure or prevent those diseases however

[donttread]

Many supplements are inexpensive when you consider the cost per serving.

Oh yes, but to have to sort through so much to find out what you need and locate a reliable source. Step 1) Reject panaceas out of hand

[Peter1469]

I recently got 2 OTC items (allergy, and itch cream) and 2 prescriptions (inhaler, and massive dose vitamin D) the OTC was literally three times as much.

Insurance doesn't pay for OTCs.

[Peter1469]

Oh yes, but to have to sort through so much to find out what you need and locate a reliable source. Step 1) Reject panaceas out of hand

Reliable sources- do your research. You likely wont find reliable sources at the CVS or grocery store. Hint: in general NOW is a very good and reasonably priced supplement company.

[Mister D]

Many supplements are inexpensive when you consider the cost per serving.

Useless too.

[Tahuyaman]

First of all I love these post @Perter1469
Reading these and other articles about supplementation. I can't help but notice how many different nutrients are vital often in multiple functions. If and when we totally understand this what might it mean to total health? Especially the areas we are poorest at treating like behavior, mental health, addiction, obsiety, OCD, ADD, anger issues, even criminal behaviors?
It's not unreasonable to think their might be help here, especially given modern diet and lifestyle.

Thoughts?

I avoid supplements. I think the best course of action for improving or protecting your health is to eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, absorb natural sunlight and regular exercise. You can get that exercise in many different ways.

I think it can be dangerous to attempt to defy nature by adding certain supplements to your daily diet.

[Mister D]

I think creatine is worth taking but, as far as vitamins and minerals go, a Vitamin D supplement could be useful for many people. If you eat properly and have no genetic issues, I'd say that's about it.

[Peter1469]

I think creatine is worth taking but, as far as vitamins and minerals go, a Vitamin D supplement could be useful for many people. If you eat properly and have no genetic issues, I'd say that's about it.

One would think with the obesity epidemic few are eating well.