Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hello friends!
One of the biggest lessons I've learned in my 16 (almost 17) years on a vegan (plant-based) diet is that supplemental nutrients are not a reliable path to health.
And in today's video, we explore why. Not only is the supplement industry virtually unregulated, but even high-quality supplements deliver nutrients in isolation, without the context of synergistic cofactors and supporting nutrients.
Your body evolved to receive nutrients packaged in whole foods. When you extract, concentrate, or synthesize them, you stop working with biology and start gambling with it.
In the next video, we'll explore the (very few) evidence-based supplements I DO take to support my long-term health as a vegan in our modern world.
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If youâre ready to transcend diet culture, end emotional eating, and learn the art & science of Total Satiation, youâre invited to learn more about my Course + Membership Community, â¨Nourished Sanctuary⨠at nourishedsanctuary.com
0:00 Intro
1:47 Supplement Regulations (or lack thereof...)
3:20 Counterfeit Supplements
5:05 Cheap Supplements & Manufacturing Standards
6:23 Nutrients in Context
7:42 Vitamin E
10:17 Breakfast Break
12:03 B Vitamins
15:03 Minerals, too
15:58 Vitamin D3 & Calcium
19:49 The problems with âmore is betterâ thinking
23:08 Lunch
24:40 Dinner
Links:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-in-your-supplements-2019021515946
sciencealert.com/40-of-sports-supplements-dont-contain-ingredients-on-the-label-us-study-finds
center4research.org/examining-safety-dietary-supplements
sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278691524003727
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15537682
Whole by Dr. T. Colin Campbell
amzn.to/4u3ldKi
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Some of my favorite resources for easy, sustainable, health-enhancing weight loss strategies:Â
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FOOD:
I buy most of my food from Azure Standard. Thereâs a small learning curve to join a local drop, but the savings and high-quality food is so worth it!!
azurestandard.com/?a_aid=1ea197bf9b
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BOOKS:
Find free ebooks and audiobooks from your library!Â
libbyapp.com
How Not to Diet (Revised & Updated)
amzn.to/42GY3OD
How Not to Diet CookbookÂ
amzn.to/3j0zqHd
How Not to Die
amzn.to/3j0aUWx
How Not to Die Cookbook
 amzn.to/2UoGPWC
The End of Dieting by Dr. Joel FuhrmanÂ
amzn.to/3xDUV4x
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KITCHEN NECESSITIES:
The appliance that has made eating a Whole Plant Food diet EASYâŚ
Instant Pot 6-quart
amzn.to/498nbSN
Instant Pot 3-quart
amzn.to/498nbSN
âĄď¸Full Transparency: If you make a purchase from Amazon using my link, Iâll receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This income helps me continue making free-to-everyone videos without going bankrupt (financially or morally).
âĄď¸Important Note:
Please remember that no video or opinion could ever take the place of the advice of a qualified medical or mental health professional (of which I am not). Be sure to discuss any diet or lifestyle changes or concerns about your physical or mental wellbeing with your healthcare team.
Hello friends!
One of the biggest lessons I've learned in my 16 (almost 17) years on a vegan (plant-based) diet is that supplemental nutrients are not a reliable path to health.
And in today's video, we explore why. Not only is the supplement industry virtually unregulated, but even high-quality supplements deliver nutrients in isolation, without the context of synergistic cofactors and supporting nutrients.
Your body evolved to receive nutrients packaged in whole foods. When you extract, concentrate, or synthesize them, you stop working with biology and start gambling with it.
In the next video, we'll explore the (very few) evidence-based supplements I DO take to support my long-term health as a vegan in our modern world.
đ
If youâre ready to transcend diet culture, end emotional eating, and learn the art & science of Total Satiation, youâre invited to learn more about my Course + Membership Community, â¨Nourished Sanctuary⨠at nourishedsanctuary.com
0:00 Intro
1:47 Supplement Regulations (or lack thereof...)
3:20 Counterfeit Supplements
5:05 Cheap Supplements & Manufacturing Standards
6:23 Nutrients in Context
7:42 Vitamin E
10:17 Breakfast Break
12:03 B Vitamins
15:03 Minerals, too
15:58 Vitamin D3 & Calcium
19:49 The problems with âmore is betterâ thinking
23:08 Lunch
24:40 Dinner
Links:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-in-your-supplements-2019021515946
sciencealert.com/40-of-sports-supplements-dont-contain-ingredients-on-the-label-us-study-finds
center4research.org/examining-safety-dietary-supplements
sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278691524003727
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15537682
Whole by Dr. T. Colin Campbell
amzn.to/4u3ldKi
đ
Some of my favorite resources for easy, sustainable, health-enhancing weight loss strategies:Â
đż
FOOD:
I buy most of my food from Azure Standard. Thereâs a small learning curve to join a local drop, but the savings and high-quality food is so worth it!!
azurestandard.com/?a_aid=1ea197bf9b
đ
BOOKS:
Find free ebooks and audiobooks from your library!Â
libbyapp.com
How Not to Diet (Revised & Updated)
amzn.to/42GY3OD
How Not to Diet CookbookÂ
amzn.to/3j0zqHd
How Not to Die
amzn.to/3j0aUWx
How Not to Die Cookbook
 amzn.to/2UoGPWC
The End of Dieting by Dr. Joel FuhrmanÂ
amzn.to/3xDUV4x
đŞ
KITCHEN NECESSITIES:
The appliance that has made eating a Whole Plant Food diet EASYâŚ
Instant Pot 6-quart
amzn.to/498nbSN
Instant Pot 3-quart
amzn.to/498nbSN
âĄď¸Full Transparency: If you make a purchase from Amazon using my link, Iâll receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This income helps me continue making free-to-everyone videos without going bankrupt (financially or morally).
âĄď¸Important Note:
Please remember that no video or opinion could ever take the place of the advice of a qualified medical or mental health professional (of which I am not). Be sure to discuss any diet or lifestyle changes or concerns about your physical or mental wellbeing with your healthcare team.
