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[FenceMike]

I have been taking quite a few supplements for over 12 months.  My doctor recommends and sells them.  I don't feel that they are doing much for me.  How do I know if these are doing any good?

[ZJRC]

Am wondering what kind of doctor would recommend, and then sell, his own products???
This sounds much like a dangerous conflict of interest- or a flagrant attachment to his supplier, and not to his patients.

[seattlemom2plus]

I am curious what supplements your urologist suggested in addition to a Multi-Vitamin.  I have been taking Rainbow Light Complete Pre-Natals for almost a year now.  I am amazed the difference between a good vitamin v/s one with lots of fillers.  And besides for the occasional additional vitamin c and echinacea that I take for cold or flu that is pretty much all I take.

[ChitChatNine]

My former Urologist tried to sell me supplements as you note, too.  My current Urologist concurred they are a waste of money and also, perhaps, a conflict of interest. However, he did note the supplements that might be helpful for me and to buy them on my own.  (sigh)

C~

[seattlemom2plus]

I agree with doing research on finding the best supplement.  I do my research and then check into pricing online.  My local health store hikes up the prices when I can get it online for less.

[Paxiled]

If they're for a specific problem, it improves.  If it's prophylactic, you'll never know.  As for buying supplements from a doctor, why spend the extra money?  Go to a good health food store, buy a good book on supplements, do your research, and choose your own.