Functional Medicine Reality Podcast

22. Pharmaceuticals vs. Supplements: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You

May 10, 2026·8 min
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If you've ever stood in the supplement aisle wondering whether any of it actually works, or sat across from a doctor who handed you a prescription without explaining why, this conversation is for you. The question of pharmaceuticals versus supplements comes up constantly in functional medicine, and the honest answer is more nuanced than most people expect. In this episode, Dr. Mark Su breaks down the real-world comparison between prescription medications and natural supplements, not from a pl...

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