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In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the crucial topic of supplementation. Supplementation can be a valuable addition to your health regimen, but it must be approached with safety and quality in mind. This blog post aims to help you navigate this space effectively.
Key Points of Focus
Key Points of Focus
1. Safety of Supplementation
2. Quality of Supplements
Let's get started!
Safety: The Cornerstone of Supplementation
Safety first: An often-repeated but essential mantra. When it comes to taking supplements, safety should be your primary concern, especially if you are on prescription drugs or undergoing any treatment for a health condition. Always, and I mean always, consult with your primary care physician or a trusted medical professional before introducing any new supplements into your regimen.
Here's why:
"Make sure they don't have interactivity with your prescription meds or with your treatment, okay? That's just a basic, fundamental thing you should always do before taking a bunch of supplements."- Steve Adams
Potential Risks:
- Drug Interactions: Supplements can interact with prescription medications, altering their efficacy or causing adverse effects.
- Health Conditions: Certain health conditions may be exacerbated by specific supplements.
Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that you do not compromise your health by adding supplements that might have adverse effects. Consulting with a healthcare professional provides a safety net, offering you peace of mind.
Quality: Ensuring You Get the Best
When it comes to supplementation, quality is non-negotiable. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforces something called Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
What is GMP?
GMP stands for Good Manufacturing Practices and it guarantees two main things:
- Potency: You get what the label says.
- Ingredient Integrity: The ingredients are verified for quality.
"We only stock those items that have this GMP designation because that will guarantee you the potency that you're getting what it says you're getting."- Steve Adams
If a supplement doesn’t adhere to GMP standards, its effectiveness and safety become questionable. There are many unregulated supplements available in the market, particularly online, and the risks are too significant to ignore.
Important Tip: Spend the money and get GMP. That's just a baseline wise decision to do if you're going to take supplements.
Supplementation vs. Nutrition
It's critical to understand that supplements do not replace the need for a well-balanced diet. The Western diet, particularly in America, often lacks the nutrient density required for optimal health.
Why Do We Need Supplements?
- Dietary Deficiencies: Modern diets may not provide all essential nutrients.
- Poor Soil Quality: Agribusiness practices have stripped soil of its natural nutrient richness, impacting the nutritional value of our food.
Personalized Supplementation
Every individual’s nutritional needs are unique. At Tiger Medical, we employ a tailored approach to supplementation through tools like our AFF (Advanced Functional Framework) which provides:
- Vitamin Recommendations
- Mineral Recommendations
- Customized Supplement Plans
"If you work with our doctors one on one at Tiger Medical, they're going to prescribe supplements based on exactly what you need, because they have done the testing, they have a baseline help, a true assessment of your health."- Steve Adams
This personalized approach ensures supplements are used to address specific deficiencies and health imbalances, offering the best chance for improved well-being.
Conclusion
In summary, supplementation can be incredibly beneficial when approached correctly. The essential pillars are:
- Safety: Always consult a healthcare professional.
- Quality: Choose supplements adhering to GMP standards.
- Nutrition: Supplements are an addition, not a replacement for a healthy diet.
- Personalization: Tailor your supplement intake to your specific health needs.
Taking supplements under the guidance of a medical professional and ensuring they meet high standards of quality is crucial. When done right, supplementation can fill nutritional gaps and support overall health.
"Supplementation can be a great thing, but it has to be done wisely, with safety and quality in mind and under the direction of a medical professional."- Steve Adams
I hope this guide was helpful!
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A Word From Our Founder, Steve Adams
Hey there! I'm Steve
I spent 20 years in high-pressure corporate banking, constantly traveling and neglecting my health. By 50, I was sleep-deprived, getting only 2-3 hours of sleep despite lying in bed for six hours. I suffered from acid reflux, IBS, cramping, constipation, anxiety, fatigue, and brain fog, affecting my performance and relationships.
Then I found a Functional Medicine Doctor
He conducted extensive testing on genetics, gut biome health, and hormones. He discovered several issues and created a personalized medical plan and coached me for a year on lifestyle changes. The results were transformative!
Today, I feel like a new person. I can engage in high-intensity interval training, weight lifting, and running without any symptoms. Inspired by this journey, I founded Tiger Medical Institute to help others achieve similar health transformations - to help you live healthier, better life!
