So, let’s talk about the high-in-demand vitamins and supplements people are actively looking for nowadays…
At my recent doctor’s visit, I discovered that my vitamin D levels were low despite living in sunny Florida. So naturally, I was prescribed vitamin D supplements—which made me think about the lack of nutrition education we, healthcare professionals, receive during training.
This made me want to learn about the wide range of vitamins and supplements out there—and now, I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with you.
So to start things with, in today’s episode, we’ll talk about the most sought-after vitamins and supplements people are turning to these days. We’ll cover a bit of what they do, why they’re important and in demand, and how they can benefit your health.
So, if you’ve ever wondered about the supplements you hear everyone talking about, join us, because this episode—and the upcoming blogs about this—is for you.
Why you need to check this episode:
-Have a peek at Dr. Pierre’s health journey as he shares what happened on his recent doctor’s visit;
– Discover what vitamins and supplements are high in demand among the public nowadays; and
– Gain valuable knowledge on the use and benefits of various vitamins and supplements, such as Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and melatonin among many else.
“As a health care professional, especially as a physician, we don’t get a lot of nutrition talk or supplement talk. They don’t really do it [at medical school]. So, a lot of times, your primary care providers and just your physicians aren’t usually the best people to talk to when it comes to nutrition and supplements, unless we go a little bit extra.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
Topics Covered:
00:00 – Introduction: My recent doctor’s visit, how there’s a lack of nutrition education in medical training, and how that lack prompted me to learn about supplements and vitamins
04:06 – 1) Vitamin D: The “hunger” that shows among the public’s high demand for Vitamin D
05:15 – 2) Melatonin: The role it plays in improving sleep quality, making it popular as a sleeping aid
05:51 – 3) Cholesterol Supplements: Natural cholesterol supplements like CholestMD for those unable to take or tolerate statin medications
06:48 – 4) Collagen: Its use for skin health, and the misconceptions about its target audience
07:36 – 5) Probiotics: A discussion about C. diff. and the importance of probiotics for maintaining gut health, especially after antibiotic use
09:38 – 6) Magnesium: Reasons that put magnesium in common usage in medical settings
11:25 – 7) Creatine: The benefits it brings for muscle growth and kidney health
11:46 – 8) Vitamin C: The relevance of this supplement among the public
12:04 – Outro: A quick recap on today’s list while talking about “Dr. Pierre’s Recommended Supplements”
Quotes:
“Yes, doctors go to doctors to get appointments as well, like I got to get my checkup. Because imagine if I’m sitting here behind this camera telling you [to] go get your annual physical, go get this screening done, [but] I myself am not doing it. Now, I know doctors can be very hypocritical; you do not have to tell me how hypocritical doctors can be. [But] I try not to be one of them, at least on purpose. I try to practice what I preach.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
“Help me help you, and that’s why we’re here in the Lunch and Learn Community.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
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