Vibrant Health of Colorado - Why Supplements Aren't "One Size Fits All"

Why Supplements Aren’t “One Size Fits All”

As medical practitioners, we’re often asked what the “right” supplements for our patients are and why supplements aren’t “one size fits all.” If only practicing the art of medicine was this easy! Every human body is different, every body’s supplemental and nutritional needs vary. Because of this, handing out a variety of multi-vitamins and high-quality supplements to every patient that walks in the door is careless and ineffective.

What Are Dietary Supplements?

Vibrant Health of Colorado believes in proper supplemental support when needed. We take great pride in our commitment to finding healthy solutions that fuel your body’s vital functions. Though dietary supplements have gained in popularity over the years, many patients are still unsure of what they are.  Dietary supplements are substances used to provide nutritional support in an effort to prevent or treat certain health issues. Supplements are available in a variety of forms including pills, capsules, powders, liquids, and extracts. Therefore, supplements complement a healthy diet to ensure your body has the proper amount of vitamins needed to support a healthy lifestyle.

Who Should Take Dietary Supplements?

You might be wondering if you should take a supplement every day? In regards to this, your Vibrant Health Care of Colorado care provider can help you find the right answer! In fact, if you’re considering adding any supplement to your daily routine you should consider speaking with your doctor. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to proper supplementation. Most people can obtain the right amount of vitamins and nutrients in a well-balanced diet. Your healthcare provider may suggest a specific regimen of supplemental support after comprehensive testing and an examination of your diet.

What Supplements Should You Take?

Vitamins are organic compounds essential for good health. Supplements are manufactured nutrients that help support our body’s health. As supplements aren’t strictly regulated, it’s vitally important to speak with your healthcare provider before taking supplements you buy over the counter. Your healthcare provider at Vibrant Health of Colorado will assess your nutritional needs and deficits before connecting you with the correct supplements and amounts of vitamin and herbal support. Our clinic works with WholeScripts to ensure that supplement prescription and delivery is both easy and affordable.

Deanna Woodroffe, WHNP

About Deanna

Deanna Woodroffe, WHNP, is the founder of Vibrant Health of Colorado and a passionate Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with a focus on functional and integrative medicine. Early in her career, she became frustrated with the inability of traditional medicine to treat her patients'—and her own—chronic symptoms, driving her to pursue a fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine. With over twenty years of experience, Deanna helps patients resolve complex, chronic symptoms by focusing on root causes and restoring balance to the body. Her comprehensive approach utilizes bio-identical hormone therapy, thyroid optimization, and addressing lifestyle factors like nutrition and stress to return her patients to feeling vibrant.

Michelle Sanders, MSN, FNP-C

About Michelle

Michelle Sanders is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping patients shift their health trajectory. By bridging the gap between functional and traditional medicine, Michelle empowers individuals with choice in their care. Her path to functional medicine was born from her own health journey, leading her to specialize in gut health, autoimmune disease, and hormone replacement therapy. A Baylor and Regis University alumna, she spent years training under leaders in integrative primary care. Based in Denver, Michelle balances her clinical passion with hiking, gardening, and life with her husband, three children, and their dog, Charlie.