Before You Buy Dietary Supplements—Watch This! (How To Know If You Need Supplements)

The Biblical Nutritionist Podcast Before You Buy Dietary Supplements—Watch This! (How To Know If You Need Supplements) Not all supplements are created equal—and not everyone actually needs them. In this episode of The Biblical Nutritionist Podcast, we uncover how to wisely evaluate supplements before spending a single dollar. You'll learn how to assess your real nutritional needs, identify quality products, and avoid common pitfalls in the supplement aisle. Supplements: Stewardship or Waste? From multivitamins and magnesium to collagen and greens powders, today's supplement market is booming. But are these pills and powders necessary—or are they just an expensive shortcut that ignores God's original design for nourishment? Key Questions to Ask Before You Buy Supplements 1. Are You Using Supplements to Replace Real Food? Supplements are not meant to be your nutritional foundation. God's design is for you to be nourished by whole, unprocessed foods first. Fruits, vegetables, grains, clean proteins, and seeds should come before anything in a capsule. 2. Do You Have a True Deficiency? Just because your friend takes magnesium doesn't mean you should. Self-diagnosing can lead to wasted money and false hope. Get tested. A blood panel can help determine what your body truly lacks, like iron or vitamin D. 3. What's Really Causing Your Symptoms? Fatigue or skin issues may not be from a lack of supplements—it could be poor sleep, stress, or a processed diet. Don't treat symptoms with supplements until you've addressed the root causes. 4. Are You Choosing Quality Over Convenience? Not all supplements are clean or effective. Many contain fillers and synthetic forms your body can't absorb. Choose third-party-tested brands with bioavailable nutrients—even if they cost more. Smart Supplement Stewardship Tips Prioritize food first—your body recognizes real nutrients Test before you buy—don't guess what your body needs Address lifestyle factors—supplements are not shortcuts Choose trusted brands—purity and potency matter Your Health, God's Way When you seek wisdom in your health journey, you begin to honor the body God has given you. Supplements can be a blessing—but only when used with discernment, not as a replacement for obedience to God's health principles. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Did this episode bless you? We are grateful for the support of our ministry partners, whose kindness and generosity make teachings like this possible. By choosing to make a gift, you become an essential contributor to our outreach efforts, allowing us to create life-changing content that reaches and enriches souls across the globe. Your support truly brings blessings! Join our Biblical Wellness Retreat 2025! Sign up here biblicalwellnessretreat.com Click to get access to the FREE Biblical Health Plan, The Hunger Satisfied Journal, Healthy Recipes and Articles, Online Courses, Inner Circle Coaching Group

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