Supplements for Our Most Common and Devastating Diseases

06/18/24 • 17 min

Wellness Connection MD is THE evidence-based podcast on all things wellness. This episode is a follow-up to our previous show on the Top Ten Supplements for all-purpose use. However, in this edition Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay discuss specific supplements that may be helpful for our most common and devastating diseases. Dr. Peter Attia's excellent book "Outlive" describes the Four Horsemen of diseases: Cardiovascular disease, Cancer, Neurodegenerative diseases, and Metabolic dysfunction (like diabetes). These diseases are the leading causes of death for most Americans. In our usual evidence-based fashion we present to you some supplements that may be helpful for these conditions., along with some evidence to back up our recommendations. In addition to the Four Horsemen, we also provide some helpful hints on two other common health problems, which include arthritis and osteoporosis.
Coach Lindsay points out that supplements may be quite helpful, but they never replace a good diet. Also, attend to the other fundamentals of lifestyle medicine, such as exercise, restorative sleep, stress reduction, and toxin avoidance.
Always keep your healthcare provider in the loop before starting any supplement regimen, and consider cheking for drug/supplement interactions.
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In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. Jim McMinn and health coach Lindsay Mathews dive deep into the world of nutritional supplements. They count down their top 10 favorite supplements, explaining the science and research behind each one.

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Whether you're new to supplements or already taking some, this information-packed episode will equip you with the knowledge you need to optimize your supplement regimen for better health and wellness.

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Wellness Connection MD - Supplements for Our Most Common and Devastating Diseases

Transcript

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Welcome to the Wellness Connection MD Podcast . I'm Dr McBin . Ever wonder what supplements might be helpful for your specific health issues ? Well , we have some answers for you on the show today . We'll review for you the main causes of disease , along with some specific , evidence-based suggestions for some supplements that may be helpful for these medical conditions . So kick back