If you are eating a healthy diet, would you still benefit from adding supplements? We’ve seen over the last 50 years in particular the changes in the microbiome of the soil. The use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and industrial agriculture has changed the composition of the soil biome so that the plants are less able to extract nutrients. We’re seeing declines from anywhere from 20 to 40% or more across the board in vitamins and minerals. And one example I came across in a study that really stood out to me, showed that we’d have to eat 8 oranges today to get the same amount of nutrients from 1 orange that our grandparents ate. So from my perspective the answer to this question is yes, supplementation is a great tool to help optimize your nutrition and overall health. Here are 2 factors to consider when choosing your supplements: 1.Keep in mind that the quality of your supplements is very important, with supplements as much as with most things you truly get what you pay f...