I was listening to a podcast recently and something stuck with me. The person discussing a type of diet mentioned he wasn’t trying to talk anyone into, or out of it. Here’s some information, go be an adult and make you own decisions about what to do with said information.
Sometimes I wonder if it comes across as hypocritical posting about how you don’t *need* certain supplements or products, then you see I’m trying yet another new high protein whatever, or healthfood-wanker superfood product. Saying you don’t need to buy something, isn’t the same as you shouldn’t buy it.
Nuance again, I know!
For me, it’s a combination of taste, price and potential benefit or harm. By that, a lot of supplements likely do nothing. But if there’s a neutral or positive effect, then why not take a punt?
I like trying new things. I like convenience. But also, it’s rarely imperative to get a specific nutrient in one specific form. There are many options to get most nutrients, and what I post is simply one choice (likely of many) I’m having on a given day.
When anyone is stating how good or bad a food/supplement is, it can be a personal opinion, informative, or the person talking may have an agenda (£€$!) behind what they say.
If it’s someone trying something to see if it helps them, note the n=1 aspect and while it may work for them, it may or may not you. Information can simply be information. It doesn’t have to try to convince you to do or not do something.
Any with possible negative or harmful effects, even if small, I am unlikely to try. Look at vitamins and minerals; they are classed as *micro*nutrients for a reason. They are needed in small amounts (macronutrients being required in larger amounts).
If something has the chance to fill in a gap you are aware of, or help a condition you suffer with, you can know it’s not a magic bullet, but still try it. Then monitor to see if it’s actually making any difference for you. Even the best advice, doesn’t work for every individual.