Supplements

Supplements Power Tips

“You can trace every disease to a mineral deficiency.” — Dr. Linus Pauling

Like a light switch, vitamins do not work without minerals

Which part of a watch tells time? You need every component for it to work. Similarly, all vitamins in the body work in complexes. Food-based supplements naturally have everything. If your synthetic supplement lacks a molecular component, your body must scavenge it from elsewhere… potentially causing other deficiencies. — Dr.
Royal Lee

According to Viome, 99% (or more) of commercial probiotic supplements don’t show up in your gut. Choose high-quality, bioavailable supplements to ensure maximum absorption

89% of dietary supplement labels tested did not accurately declare the ingredients found in the products, and 12% of products contained dangerous ingredients banned by the FDA [R]

Non-organic supplements concentrate pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, emulsifiers, stabilizers, colorings

Check the rancidity of any oil/fat-based product by poking it open to smell and taste it

Chronic micronutrient deficiencies lead to long-term health issues by depriving the body of the resources needed for optimal function and repair

Experiment with different supplements and dosages to find what works best for your unique biology and goals

Consider supplement stacks or combinations that synergize well together to amplify their effects

Many substances lipid accumulate (or have long half lives) and don’t require daily dosages. Take weekends off

Supplementing cannot make up for a processed, refined food first