Finding a Nutrition-Literate Doctor and Ensuring Your Supplements are Safe

Dear Friends,

Do not start your vitamin journey by talking to your mainstream doctor. Unless you want a very short and unsuccessful journey.

Your physician usually doesn't know squat about supplements. 

If you can, find an iodine literate naturopathic doctor or an osteopath.

Then, to be sure, interview your doctor and ask them the following 5 questions (If they don’t answer correctly then at least you know how far and with what supplements you can trust her or him).

Questions:

1. Is a high dose of iodine going to shut my thyroid down for good? (they should know it won't and some of the benefits of high dose iodine).

2. What is the connection between brain and eating fiber? (They should be well-aware of the gut-brain connection and that probiotics will help cognition). 

3. What do you recommend for cardiovascular function? (They should say more than just exercise, like magnesium, Co-Q10, Niacin, and nattokinase, among other natural heart-helping nutrients). 

4. Is Vitamin D okay to take if I know I'm not deficient? (No good naturopath will recommend taking vitamin D without knowing for sure you are deficient, and will also make sure you are taking the co-factors necessary for utilization of vitamin D, like magnesium). 

5. Is cancer caused by genes? (Current evidence is overwhelming that only a tiny minority of cancers are caused by genetics, and most are caused by environmental toxins and/or pathogens). 

By asking your naturopath or other health professional these questions, you can get a gauge on how entrenched they are within outdated medical paradigms. Occasionally, you will find a reputable source bashing supplements, rightfully so, due to the widespread contamination and fraud in the market. 

Are Vitamins A Scam? 

If you take supplements to support your health, this story deserves your attention. Recent independent lab tests raise serious questions about the true content of some popular supplements sold on major online platforms. A wave of testing by independent labs is uncovering a surprising truth about the supplement industry. Many supplements boast impressive-sounding active ingredients, but what’s really in the bottle?

ChromaDex, a California-based company recognized for its scientific rigor, recently conducted a thorough investigation into NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) supplements sold on Amazon. Their findings were startling. Out of 22 NMN products tested, only one contained a level of NMN close to what was stated on its label. The majority had little to no detectable NMN at all.

This isn’t just disappointing; it’s a wake-up call for consumers relying on these products for health benefits.

Why This Matters

When you buy a supplement, you are trusting that what’s on the label is actually in the bottle. Unfortunately, these results suggest that may not always be the case. For consumers, this means:

• Wasted money on ineffective products
• Potential health risks if you’re substituting real medical care for supplements that don’t work
• Lost trust in brands and platforms that don’t ensure rigorous testing

What Can You Do?

Here’s how you can protect yourself and your wellness goals:

• Buy from reputable manufacturers known for transparency and quality, like PureNSM, VeriGMP, Earth Elixer, Pure Vitamin Club, Dr. Clark Store, and Bernard Jensen. .
• Look for third-party testing or certificates of analysis that verify what’s inside the bottle matches the label.
• Verify GMP certification (Good Manufacturing Practices), which holds supplement makers to strict quality and safety standards.
• Be skeptical of too-good-to-be-true claims and unreasonably cheap prices.

Stay Proactive in Your Self-Care

Supplements can be a valuable tool for your health, but only if they contain what they claim. Before you click “Add to Cart,” check for evidence of quality and transparency. Ask for documentation, or contact the company directly if in doubt.

Your action step: Next time you shop for supplements, choose brands with verifiable GMP standards and a commitment to transparent third-party testing.

Trust, but always verify. Check out your supplement at VeriGMP.com and make sure it's really made in a GMP certified facility.