So I went to the doctor recently because I was diagnosed with a genetic condition. He listed several prescribed medications I could take. However online, many other people with the same condition as me recommended taking supplements/vitamins to help balance out my hormones.
So it got me thinking- if supplements and pills are both manmade edible things- why are medications prescribed but supplements are available anywhere? Don’t they try to serve the same purpose? What am I missing here
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I dont know exact USA laws but here in Europe
suplements doesnt have to have positive effect at all, they only need to be not harmful for you. Basicaly you can take anything you want, make it a pill and as long as its safe to eat you can make big €€.
Medications are thorougly tested for safety and effect. They have real therapeutic effect and while they might have side effect, that is considered in regards with the diagnosis. So if you have cancer and are dying, youre fine with hair loss and kidney damage. If you have flu, nor so much. They also need to be taken in certain doses therefore some are prescribed by doctors due to various reasons.
Source: im a chemist and my wife work at our “FDA”
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