what’s the difference between supplements and pills?

Question

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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Answer 1

Holistic or supplements aren’t evaluated by the FDA. Prescription medication has been through clinical trials and peer review.