229 | Clearing up Confusion Around Vitamins & Supplementation with Dr. Levitan and Dr. Block

Can you trust the supplement industry? Dr. Levitan and Dr. Block unveil the truths about the supplementation industry, describing how vitamin deficiencies can manifest symptomatically or asymptomatically, indicating a basic requirement of trialling a supplement for 90 days to see or feel benefits in symptoms. Moreover, they explain how unregulated the industry is and what seals to look out for on supplements in order to determine quality. Then, they mention how calcium is best absorbed through diet, and how multivitamins may be unnecessary, highlighting the advantages of personal supplements. Additionally, they discuss how some vitamins, such as Vitamin D, need to be supplemented and what micronutrients may be of more importance throughout life or with different diet choices. Finally, they discuss why you may need to supplement, how going organic can be advantageous if feasible, and how often you should re-assess your vitamin needs. We're bringing the Jen Health community together to do the FULL BODY LOW IMPACT PLAN together. You're getting strength, mobility flows, core activations, and muscle activations - a well-rounded view starting from the foundations and educating up to move optimally and efficiently. We're moving, educating, and providing the opportunity to win prizes! Every Sunday, you'll get to ask DocJen questions regarding health, movement, and how to navigate your aches and pains! We've never had a challenge this low before - $24.99. It's not too late to join - JOIN US! What You Will Learn In This Interview with Dr, Levitan & Dr. Block: 4:06 – Why are Dr. Levitan & Dr. Block passionate about vitamins? 6:48 – Personalized vitamins - what YOU need 13:25 – Symptomatic vs Asymptomatic Deficiencies 17:57 – Determining the quality of vitamins & vitamin combinations 18:29 – Unregulated vitamin industry 24:01 – Dangerous vitamin combinations 25:57 – What vitamins are better received through the diet 27:57 – Can you get enough vitamin D and iron from diet? 30:20 – Vitamin supplementations for vegans/ vegetarians vs carnivore diet 32:40 – Vitamin differences for women through life 36:33 – Should you go organic? 37:18 – How long should you try a supplement? 29:34 – Do you re-assess your supplement intake? 41:01– Where can you find the survey & learn more? Items mentioned: Vous Vitamin Instagram Take the Vous Vitamin Survey! Dr. Levitan's Website Dr. Block's Website To learn more about Dr. Levitan & Dr. Block and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode229/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobpodcast/message