It is very easy to get carried away with all the hype that surrounds manmade vitamin supplements that are often marketed as better alternatives to natural vitamins. They arealso more easily available and often come in combinations that are not easily available with natural foods. While it is true that artificially manufactured vitamins are a lot cheaper than the natural ones, there are other considerations to look at before deciding on the type of product that is best suited for the needs. Listed below are:

• Side effects: Artificially manufactured vitamins are nothing but synthetically modified chemicals. The molecular composition is similar to the counterparts in the natural vitamins world. This synthetic composition comes added with other unwanted chemicals. These chemicals, when ingested, react with the chemicals in the body to produce unwanted side effects. These side effects are detrimental to the body and cannot be avoided in some cases. Natural vitamins do not have any side effects and unless ingested in large quantities, do not harm the body. Synthetic vitamins also have a shelf life and upon expiry, can only be destroyed. Nature made vitamins can be reused and do not get wasted.

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Dr Friedman talks about body parts that represent certain types of food and how they interact with each other. Finding and eating these certain foods can have a big impact on our health and its how nature intended it