I have tried discussing supplements with doctors. They turn into Seargeant Shultz (from “Hogan’s Heros.”) “I know NOTHING!”
Yep!...................
Yep! It's laughable that these articles always say "discuss this supplement with your doctor."
I tried talking to my doctor about the supplement regiments suggested in April 2020 by Dr. Roger Seheult (Quercetin, NAC, Vit D, Vit C, and zinc) to reduce COVID susceptibility. His response? "Follow CDC guidelines." It was purely "I know nut-tink" or, more likely, "My clinic instructed me to tell you that; there's no wiggle room for medical discussion here."
My mother was taking several meds. One related to her diabetes was to help regulate chromium. I told her to eat grapefruit instead, as she liked it and it was good for chromium. Her response was that the doctor told her not eat grapefruit while taking that med, as it would cause interference. I truly believe we could do without most (most, not all) of the medication out there by avoiding all processed foods, including sugar and seed oils, and getting sunshine and exercise.
Same for me! Only after I tell my doctor that I don’t want to have any prescriptions will he even begin to discuss supplements, and if they might help. He’s catching on that he needs to up his game with me.
I find DOs that are in General Practice often are more willing to discuss nutrition, PT and supplements for problems rather then just giving you some more pills.