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The Truth About Postnatal Supplements: What to Recommend or Avoid EP 222


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As a postpartum provider, functional health practitioner, and perinatal nutritionist, you're likely being asked daily: "What's the best postnatal vitamin?" But here's the uncomfortable truth: the supplement market, especially for postpartum nutrition, is a wild west, riddled with misleading practices and products that could be doing more harm than good. Forget the simple brand recommendations. This episode pulls back the curtain on white labeling in supplements, reveals why so many popular brands are problematic, and empowers you to identify high-quality, bioavailable nutrients your clients actually need. We're challenging the "pill for every ill" mentality and arming you with the science to truly nourish depleted postpartum moms at the root.

Check out this episode on the blog HERE. 

Key Time Stamps: 

  • 00:54: The Postnatal Supplement White Labeling Scam (Why Most Brands are Problematic)
  • 04:31: Spotting a Fake: How to Identify Low-Quality Postpartum Supplements
  • 08:22: Beyond Folic Acid: Crucial Checks for High-Quality Postpartum Vitamins
  • 10:42: Food First: Why Real Food Outperforms Postpartum Supplements (Science-Backed)
  • 13:25: The Supplement Trap: How Isolated Nutrients Can Harm Postpartum Moms
  • 15:20: When Supplements Are Needed: A Provider's Guide for Postpartum Depletion
  • 18:50: Topical Magnesium & Beyond: Optimal Delivery Methods for Postpartum Absorption
  • 27:21: Your Checklist: What to Look for in a Truly Effective Postpartum Supplement
  • 28:38: Advanced Biochemistry: Navigating Nutrient Interactions in Postpartum Supplements
  • 31:14: The P5P Controversy: Understanding B6 Risks for Postpartum Mental Health
  • 36:50: Herbs as Medicine: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Postpartum Nourishment
  • 40:17: Precision Matters: Empowering Postpartum Providers in Supplement Assessment



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