As a naturopathic doctor, I spend a lot of time looking at supplement labels. Usually, I’m thrilled when a patient takes a proactive step toward their health. But occasionally, I see a bottle that makes me cringe. It’s rarely about the brand or the pretty packaging. It’s about the form of the nutrient inside. Unfortunately, […]
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The simple answer is no, just because something is natural does not mean it is safe. Below I discuss why the simple question, “Are natural/herbal supplements safe because they’re natural?” has a complicated answer. This guide highlights the latest insights and tips to keep you protected while enjoying the benefits of natural products. By the time
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Naturopathic Approach to Diabetes Before becoming a naturopathic doctor, I wanted to specialize in Type 2 Diabetes and metabolic medicine more broadly. Diabetes is a disease that affects everyone, and my pathophysiology professor in naturopathic medical school referred to it as the “mother of all diseases.” At the time, I didn’t understand why he said
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Zinc is a Necessary Nutrient I had a hard time deciding what to write about last. The first 4 supplements that I keep an eye out for were easy: Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B-12, and Omega 3’s. I decided to write about zinc because it is the hardest working mineral in your body. Zinc is often
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The Problem with Vitamin B-12 Most vitamin B-12 has an obvious problem. One that I noticed years ago before I even went to naturopathic medical school. Most vitamin B-12 on the market is in the form of cyanocobalamin. As a teenager, I said wait is there cyanide in the cereal? Cyanocobalamin is not the form of vitamin
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I think everyone can benefit from this blog post because Omega 3 insufficiency is rampant and there are a lot of poor quality supplements on the market. All of the many health benefits will not be discussed in detail. Instead, I will focus on how to identify whether your brand of omega 3 fatty acids
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I often tell my patients that I am a “supplement snob,” and I say it with pride. There is a massive, clinically significant difference between the bottles you find on a grocery store shelf and professional-grade nutrients. The difference usually comes down to two things: Bioavailability and Activation. To understand why this matters, we have
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