Patient education plays a big role in naturopathic care and under that umbrella, includes the discussions around which supplements can be helpful. 

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First and foremost, if you are on prescription medications – these medications need to work to the best of their ability. Naturopathic Doctors are trained to check interactions of supplements with medications to ensure that medication efficacy is maintained. 

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Dr. Mawji creates supplement plans on an individual basis. There may be contraindications in your health that may make some supplements better suited to you than others. 

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Self-prescribing supplements is not recommended. 

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Not all supplements are created equally. Therapeutic doses, fillers/preservatives, dyes, quality of extraction methods, delivery method  & so much more – all of these are factors in creating a supplement plan individualized to you. At the end of the day, supplements really should be just that – supplements to the foundations of health – exercise, nutrition, sleep. 

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Dr. Mawji uses clinical research in devising plans for her patients. The goal is not to be taking supplements long-term. Also, you may not need to be on supplements. Every patient is an individual with different recommendations.