Where to buy supplements and why it matters
Not all supplements are created equal
In my last post, I shared what I keep in my medicine cabinet. A lot of these things can be picked up at the grocery store, but some of them I carefully curate in my online supplement dispensary. You get 20% off of supplements from my dispensary, and you can get access by becoming a premium subscriber to this Substack, becoming a member at Stillman Wellness, or becoming a patient at my practice.
How do I pick my supplements and why am I so picky about them?
"Results" is the short answer.
I made a mistake recently…
I was traveling without vitamin C. I felt a slight cold coming on and decided to go out and buy some vitamin C.
I couldn't find the type I like at the grocery store. I couldn't find a good vitamin store (Amazon has effectively killed retail in this sector). I don't buy supplements from Amazon, because you have literally no idea what is actually in that bottle.
Any charlatan with a simple bottling set-up can start selling fraudulent supplements on Amazon, and you would never realize it.
I know what supplements work, because I monitor the response of my patients in my practice. If a supplement in my dispensary doesn't work, I'll find out soon enough either through repeat lab testing or a lack of clinical improvement.
But a few weeks ago, I was in a bind and did not have any good vitamin C on-hand.
So I settled for the vitamin C at a big-box nutrition store that shall remain nameless.
Oops.
It tasted aweful. It didn't make me feel any better, at all. If anything, I felt worse!
And that's the last time I'll travel without an emergency supply of high-quality vitamin C and magnesium, which are the two supplements that I rely on most for cold and flu recovery, as I talk about here:
This is why, in the premium version of my Substack, I walk people through what supplements I choose and why, where to get their supplements, herbs, and other natural remedies for less, all while ensuring the best quality.
But remember, supplements, herbs, and medications are only half the battle. Before you do anything, make sure you're incorporating these fundamental habits that are essential to your health and wellness.
Until next time, be well,
Dr. Stillman