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Get your nutrients from food, not supplements from "summary" of In Defence of Food by Michael Pollan

The idea that we should be getting our nutrients from food rather than supplements may seem obvious, yet it is one that is often overlooked in today's world of quick fixes and convenience. In our quest for health and longevity, we have been led to believe that popping a pill or powder can provide us with the nutrients we need to thrive. However, this approach ignores the complex interactions that occur within whole foods - interactions that cannot be replicated in a laboratory or encapsulated in a pill. Whole foods contain a vast array of nutrients, many of which have yet to be identified or understood by science. These nutrients work together in harmony, each one enhancing the absorption and utilization of the others. When we isolate a single nutrient and put it into a pill, we disrupt this delicate balance, potentially causing harm rather than g...
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    In Defence of Food

    Michael Pollan

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