# 464 - Do you need supplements or is food enough ?

People have been taking supplements of one form or another for thousands of years. Today the supplement industry is enormous with every kind of supplement available with the cick of a mouse of swipe on our phone. The question that intrigues me though is this, are supplements really necessary, or is food ebough?In this video I explore the history of supplement use, plus compare supplements with food when in comes to nutrient content,density and their bioavailability. We look at the issues with modern food especially ultraprocessed foods that are lacking in vital nutrients. Plus we discuss cases where supplements are absolutely necessary. I enjoyed putting togther this exploration of supplements versus food, I hope you enjoy it too.