tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90542649781204162.post3967391014041071749..comments2023-10-06T07:30:20.928-07:00Comments on organic gynecologist: Supplements 101Dr. Sara Gottfried, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08456964469914443766noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90542649781204162.post-82709299005314771632011-05-01T19:38:41.430-07:002011-05-01T19:38:41.430-07:00OK. I have a question about supplements. Funny tha...OK. I have a question about supplements. Funny that I stumbled across this post today - I have just been discussing supplements with a whole bunch of people over on Facebook. <br /><br />I got involved in a discussion about the use of supplements when I clicked on a link that an ND I know posted. It's about how we should not be taking calcium supplements. Here is the link to that article: http://www.endocrinetoday.com/view.aspx?rid=82991<br /><br />So, I asked her if she thought we should be taking any supplements at all. She said no. We should be getting everything through our food. Don't get me wrong - I completely agree with that it is BEST if we can get nutrients from our food, however, in today's world, is that possible? I mentioned the depletion of our soil and our farming techniques (even in organics) and said that I doubted our food is full of enough of everything we need. These are the two articles that they posted in defense of their position:<br /><br />http://www.nutrientrich.com/1/the-supplementation-myth.html<br /><br />http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2007nl/feb/whenfriendsask.htm<br /><br />So, how do you feel? I am on the fence. On the one hand, I can see their point that man-made vitamins are not nearly as good as natural, from the source vitamins, however, on the other hand, are we capable of getting everything we need through our food alone? Another person mentioned we should all be juicing daily, but I can't afford to buy a juicer and unsure of the time commitment for that. <br /><br />I don't personally take a ton of supplements. I take what I consider essential, but it has sparked some thought for me and I don't know where I stand. I worry that I'm not getting enough of what I need.<br /><br />Sorry for such a looooooong comment! :)Jessica @ Delicious Obsessionshttp://www.deliciousobsessions.comnoreply@blogger.com