How Working With a Concierge Doctor is a Great Way to Find the Best Supplement Regimen for Your Health.

Supplements are one of the most talked-about subjects in the nutrition field. With the rising popularity of supplements and probiotics comes an increased awareness about the importance of keeping nutrition as a top priority, which is great. However, more conversations (and advertisements) surrounding supplements can lead to the spread of misinformation about what they do and how they can benefit (or harm) a person’s health long-term. Today, we’re clearing up some common misconceptions about supplements, as well as discussing why working with a concierge doctor is the best way to make sure you find the best supplements for your health. Let’s get to it.

A Quick Rundown of Supplements and Your Body

“Supplement” is just a term for the wide variety of pills, gummies, tinctures, powders, and capsules that contain one or more nutrients. The actual ingredients found in supplements can vary greatly depending on the company that is manufacturing them. When it comes to supplements, the single most important thing to remember, no matter who you are, is this: they are by no means a replacement for a healthy diet. The primary way that your body should be receiving nutrients is through the foods you consume every day; you cannot survive on supplements alone. Supplements are aptly named; when used correctly in adherence to your doctor’s advice, they can be a great solution in tandem with your diet to make sure that your body is getting all of the nutrients it needs. However, the number-one priority is to make sure you’re consuming a consistently healthy diet made up of whole foods that are low in trans fats, added sugars, and other highly processed ingredients.

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No Two Bodies Are the Same…

And no two supplement regimens should be, either. Your body’s unique medical history, genetic makeup, current physical state, and future goals are all important factors in determining what supplements work best for your body. For instance, individuals who needlessly take an excess of calcium supplements may experience unpleasant symptoms like nausea, constipation, and fatigue. However, calcium supplements can be extremely beneficial for people who have osteoporosis or other bone-density issues. Your body’s one-of-a-kind needs will determine not only what supplements you stand to benefit from, but also how you might react to supplements in the first place. This is why it is so important to speak to your physician about what supplements you should be taking.

What a Concierge Doctor Has to Offer Your Supplement Routine

Concierge medicine is all about creating a relationship-based model of care between a patient and their physician. While traditional doctor’s appointments are notoriously short and impersonal, concierge plans allow patients to have 24/7 access to their doctors, longer appointments where they receive the physician’s uninterrupted attention, and a doctor who is always up-to-date on their patient’s unique health profile. This model allows for the doctor and patient to actively map out and make changes to the patient’s wellness plan as needed. It also allows the physician to get to the root cause of their patient’s illness, rather than simply treating the symptoms they are experiencing within the very limited amount of time that traditional appointments provide.

What does this have to do with your supplement intake? Well, the short answer is: potentially everything. A concierge physician can take the needed time to evaluate a variety of factors to create a holistic profile of your health, from genetic factors to stress levels, diet and exercise, family history, sleep, mental and emotional health, and much more. With this holistic picture of your health, your concierge doctor has a wealth of information to come up with a unique supplement regimen for you. Just as importantly, because concierge medicine is all about setting up a long-term, relationship-based model of care, your physician can update your supplement recommendations as often as needed in order to optimize your health in the long run. Your wellness is not static; it is ever-changing. Your supplement regimen – and overall primary care – must reflect this in order to be truly effective.

Finding the best supplements for your health starts with establishing a consistently healthy diet and working with a great physician who can help you come up with a unique supplement regimen. To learn more about how concierge medicine can help you find the perfect supplements, we invite you to schedule a consultation with us by clicking here.

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How Working With a Concierge Doctor is a Great Way to Find the Best Supplement Regimen for Your Health.

A Quick Rundown of Supplements and Your Body

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No Two Bodies Are the Same…

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10 Rules for Reading Food Labels

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