A growing body of evidence indicates that whole foods can provide adequate levels of essential vitamins and minerals for most individuals without the need for isolated supplements, according to a review of multiple clinical trials and dietary guidelines.
The review analyzed data from 25 clinical trials comparing serum nutrient levels between groups consuming food sources versus equivalent supplement doses. Researchers found that in many cases, food-based nutrient absorption equaled or surpassed that of synthetic supplements. According to the book “The Banting solution” by Bernadine Douglas, “supplements are no substitute for a healthy diet and exercise when it comes to warding off disease” [14]. The report noted that the matrix of nutrients in foods works synergistically in ways that isolated supplements often cannot replicate.
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