Supplements have become close to a staple in the American diet as nutritional deficiencies skyrocket. In an analysis from 2001–2008, it was determined that about 90 percent of Americans are deficient in vitamins D and E, and over 40 percent have some other form of nutritional deficiency. Additionally, between 60 and 80 percent now take supplements. While nutritional supplements…
The Supplements You Take May Not be True Nutrient, and Have Potential Risks: Experts
The Supplements You Take May Not Be True Nutrients, and Have Potential Risks: Experts
Supplements have become close to a staple in the American diet as nutritional deficiencies skyrocket. In an analysis from 2001–2008, it was determined that about 90 percent of Americans are deficient in vitamins D and E, and over 40 percent have some other form of nutritional deficiency. Additionally, between 60 and 80 percent now take supplements. While nutritional supplements…
Symptoms of Iron Deficiency and Where to Find It in Food
March 11, 2023
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The health of the human body requires a variety of nutrients, and iron is one of them. Iron has the important function of transporting oxygen throughout the body, and an iron deficiency can affect our health. While there are many ways to supplement iron, traditional Chinese medicine believes that the safest way is dietary supplements….
Chinese TCM doctor: Taking More Omega-3 Helps Combat Long-COVID
With the COVID-19 pandemic having been ongoing for over two years, the increasing number of patients with long COVID has caused widespread concern. Over 500 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with COVID-19 so far, and the number of patients who develop long-term symptoms is increasing. Long COVID or post-COVID conditions (PCC) refer to the…
Big Pharma Wants to Put an End to Vitamins and Supplements
The pharmaceutical industry wants nothing more than to put an end to one of its biggest competitors – vitamins and supplements. They’ve been trying for years to do it, but now they’re pulling out the stops to make it happen. Take action now to safeguard your access to supplements. STORY AT-A-GLANCE One of the latest…
Do You Need a Gender-Specific Supplement?
Studies show that most Americans don’t get enough of several important nutrients from their diets. A multivitamin/mineral supplement can help fill in those nutrient gaps. But does it make scientific sense to choose a supplement specifically tailored to men or women? There is some rationale behind creating gender-specific supplements, but the choices can be complicated….
Friendly User’s Guide for the Timing of Nutritional Supplements
A 2021 survey indicates that 80% of Americans are using supplements — a drastic increase from the 52% reported in a 2012 JAMA report, a statistic that had remained stable since 1999. While at that time the use of multivitamins had decreased somewhat, from 37 to 31 percent, the new survey indicates that 75% of…
Are Vitamin Supplements Healthy or a Case of Overkill?
For many people, the idea of moderation is a tough one. For some reason, they seem to think that if a little bit of something is good for you, a lot must be really good. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. Take vitamins, for example. When I ask my patients about the supplements they’re taking, more and…
Best Time to Take Your Supplements
If you are taking supplements, two things are critical to get the most out of them: quality and timing. You need to start with quality products made by reputable manufacturers, and you need to know the best time to take your supplements, including which ones should and shouldn’t be taken along with others. We’re not…
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