01/28/2026
I know … I am sorry.
Just because something is sold at a health store, your best friend/IG influencer is taking it doesn’t mean it’s helpful—or even safe—for your body.
As a functional dietitian, I don’t ask “What supplement is popular?”
I ask “What does YOUR body actually need?”
1. Iron (unless labs prove deficiency)
What I look at instead:
Ferritin trends, CRP, hemoglobin, MCV/MCH, gut health, inflammation, copper balance.
Better approach:
✔ Reduce inflammation first
✔ Support absorption (stomach acid, gut lining)
✔ Use food-based iron when appropriate
2. High-Dose B Vitamins (especially methylated)
Common symptoms:
Jitters, irritability, headaches, racing thoughts.
Better approach:
✔ Start LOW
✔ Match form + dose to genetics & nervous system
✔ Use targeted B support—not mega doses
THIS IS WHY I LIKE TO KNOW GENETICS ON EVERYONE!
3. Probiotics Without a GI Test
Better approach:
✔ Test first (stool testing)
✔ Choose strain-specific or spore-based when appropriate
✔ Sometimes remove pathogens BEFORE adding bacteria
4. Detox Supplements When Drainage Isn’t Open
Better approach:
✔ Support bile flow
✔ Regular bowel movements
✔ Gentle detox > aggressive detox
5. Calcium Without Context
Better approach:
✔ Assess mineral balance
✔ Prioritize magnesium, vitamin D, K2
✔ Use food first when possible
6. Random “Hormone Balancing” Supplements
Better approach:
✔ DUTCH testing when needed
✔ Support detox + gut + blood sugar
✔ Individualized hormone support
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