Hi Leonard, you are so right, I think maybe extra B-12, D and C could be helpful vitamins at our age (most of us!) but food is the best source. Helen

Hi Leonard @jakedduck1 I agree. I have found getting nutrients through food has certainly worked out better for me. Remember some of our foods may be fortified too. I eat mainly fresh foods like veggies and fruits with the exception of dry beans and grains. I have eaten this way all my life and have never discovered any deficiencies through health complaints or blood work, not even while pregnant. I am fortunate to still be able to make my foods from scratch. I never buy any bread. I use my low carb dough recipe to make breads in different forms including pizza. I bake 2-3 times per week. I only take a few supplements and at times I take a rest from them all. I don’t take any medications so it is nice to take a break.
I believe diet is very important. I have learned through trial and error that most supplements have not made an improvement for me. What has helped me the most is a diet low in carbs and low in fat plus a regular exercise routine. I know through trial and error I have regained some feeling. To me the effort was worth not taking a “magic” pill. Nothing comes easy. I have enough health issues without needing permanent damage from the side effects of medications. There are no guarantees with medications. We make our best judgement with the given information. I have found through my experiences most physicians to be pill pushers. I support taking medications when the benefits outweigh the risks. I will learn more in a month after my routine bloodwork results. My goal is to have a better fasting blood sugar from the previous year. Thank you for your comments. I wish you all the best. Toni