ELI5- can I rely only on drug store vitemens and supplements to give me the benefits my body needs?
In: Biology
Yes and No.
If you have a deficiency, you should take a supplement.
That being said, most supplements contain WAAAAY more nutrients than your body can actually process. Those multi-vitamins you see that say “6,000% of your vitamin C daily allowance” are a gimmick. Your body cannot process that much Vitamin C and the majority of it will be discarded via your urine.
I would consult a doctor, or a certified dietitian and see just what your body needs and the best way to introduce it.
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