As an MD, i can say we were heavily instructed on nutrition and had to learn the function & molecular structure of every existing vitamin…& Of course, all the deficiency syndromes of inadequate vitamin intake ….Also, Through our biochemistry knowledge and memorization and understanding we learned all appropriate Chemical pathways reactions and pathways of metabolism and molecular synthesis, as well as digestion & absorption & breakdown and extraction of energy from all proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and the role all minerals play in living metabolism. This is all part of nutrition….Minerals are often structural components or act as co-factors involved in enzyme or vitamin functions involved in molecular synthesis and breakdown…It is all “NUTRITION”……As well we learned the make-up (contents) of foodstuffs from all fruit, vegetables, mineral & animal products….Again, understanding the consequences of both deficiencies as well as surplus intake of particular foods & nutrients was required in order to understand normal and abnormal physiologic & hormonal mechanisms and actions involved in directing metabollic pathways in the best directions……. Keeping track of dietary intake (counting vitamins & calories, etc.) in a particular patient’s situation was & still is important and emphasized. When needed, good nutritionists & are involved or consulted in order to be sure precise quantities of nutrients necessary to produce good health are consumed…..
Unfortunately the “business” of vitamin supplementation and food provision are indeed business “INDUSTRIES” dependent on economic supply and demand factors…..
AND, Profit motives have at times directed inappropriate & inaccurate advertising claims without objective science being practised in order to sell food products, occasionally using implications or statements that they are health products and thus needed in excess quantities at times… The “Natural” food terminology has been undefined, obfuscated and overused in marketing tactics at times as well…. What is science vs what is marketing continues to be a blurry line even today…. Thus, Pseudo science can be used effectively….. Honesty, like in all science & medical and PHARMACEUTICAL endeavours is an absolute requirement in Nutritional Science as well.
As an MD, i can say we were heavily instructed on nutrition and had to learn the function & molecular structure of every existing vitamin…& Of course, all the deficiency syndromes of inadequate vitamin intake ….Also, Through our biochemistry knowledge and memorization and understanding we learned all appropriate Chemical pathways reactions and pathways of metabolism and molecular synthesis, as well as digestion & absorption & breakdown and extraction of energy from all proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and the role all minerals play in living metabolism. This is all part of nutrition….Minerals are often structural components or act as co-factors involved in enzyme or vitamin functions involved in molecular synthesis and breakdown…It is all “NUTRITION”……As well we learned the make-up (contents) of foodstuffs from all fruit, vegetables, mineral & animal products….Again, understanding the consequences of both deficiencies as well as surplus intake of particular foods & nutrients was required in order to understand normal and abnormal physiologic & hormonal mechanisms and actions involved in directing metabollic pathways in the best directions……. Keeping track of dietary intake (counting vitamins & calories, etc.) in a particular patient’s situation was & still is important and emphasized. When needed, good nutritionists & are involved or consulted in order to be sure precise quantities of nutrients necessary to produce good health are consumed…..
Unfortunately the “business” of vitamin supplementation and food provision are indeed business “INDUSTRIES” dependent on economic supply and demand factors…..
AND, Profit motives have at times directed inappropriate & inaccurate advertising claims without objective science being practised in order to sell food products, occasionally using implications or statements that they are health products and thus needed in excess quantities at times… The “Natural” food terminology has been undefined, obfuscated and overused in marketing tactics at times as well…. What is science vs what is marketing continues to be a blurry line even today…. Thus, Pseudo science can be used effectively….. Honesty, like in all science & medical and PHARMACEUTICAL endeavours is an absolute requirement in Nutritional Science as well.
Great book. Dr. Berry is an excellent teacher on health. Also see
https://theylied.health/
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See anove