August 26, 2020
Which Supplements Are Worth Taking? Dr. Cate Shanahan’s Recommendations
Why Most Supplements Are Unnecessary—and How I Decide Which Ones Matter Most doctors do not recommend supplements—and for good reason. The supplement industry is largely unregulated, many products are unnecessary, and some are poorly formulated or even counterproductive. As a result, the space has been filled by marketing claims and advice from unlicensed “experts,” leaving many people spending time and money on supplements they do not need. At the same time, there are certain nutrients that humans genuinely require, and modern diets do not always supply them in adequate amounts. The challenge is distinguishing what is biologically essential from what…
