28/05/2026
Supplements - are they essential to be healthy?
It’s not uncommon as dietitians to see patients on a range of different supplements with different ‘health promoting’ benefits, like improved concentration, reduced inflammation, better gut health, and more. Sometimes, these supplements may be unregulated, lack evidence, or may interact with other medications or nutrients, increasing the risk of toxicity.
That being said, supplements, when prescribed by a doctor or dietitian, hold an important place in nutritional management of a range of conditions. We often recommend supplements to people for a wide range of reasons, and there is often a large body of evidence that accompanies the recommendation - like creatine for muscle growth or cognitive function, or myo-inositol for PMOS.
However, it’s always important to consider the basics before adding in supplements, because they are designed to ‘compliment’ your intake - they’re the cherry-on-top of the foundational dietary principles, sleep, exercise, & stress management.
