Frequently Asked Question
Health“Supplements prove it’s unnatural” (logic + facts)
Last reviewed: January 9, 2026
Summary
Needing a supplement doesn’t make a practice unethical or unhealthy; it means modern conditions make
Supporting Evidence
Sources:
- NIH ODS: B12/Iodine/Vitamin D fact sheets.
- NIH ODS nutrient fact sheets.
- NIH ODS. Dietary Supplement Use
- USPSTF. Vitamin/mineral supplementation for prevention of CVD/cancer (2022)
- USPSTF. Vitamin, mineral, and multivitamin supplementation to prevent CVD and cancer (2022)
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin B12 - Fact Sheet for Health Professionals (2024)
Sources:
- NIH ODS: B12/Iodine/Vitamin D fact sheets.
- NIH ODS nutrient fact sheets.
- NIH ODS. Dietary Supplement Use
- USPSTF. Vitamin/mineral supplementation for prevention of CVD/cancer (2022)
- USPSTF. Vitamin, mineral, and multivitamin supplementation to prevent CVD and cancer (2022)
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin B12 - Fact Sheet for Health Professionals (2024)