Supplements have become a massive industry with plenty of enthusiastic promoters. But for all the research telling us how certain vitamins and nutrients affect our bodies, taking supplements can’t always deliver the results we may hope and expect.
“In my clinical experience, benefit from supplements is most successful when tailored to the unique nutritional needs of an individual,” said Dr. Tamara Darragh, a naturopathic physician licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
Darragh says given the range of benefits and needs, getting expert advice from a knowledgeable provider can be important in any supplement regimen.
Such an expert can take a wide variety of factors into consideration, including age, sex, genetics, family history, illness, lifestyle factors, and more. It may also be prudent to test for any nutrient deficiencies….