Supplementnot

Supplementnot is a neologism used in health and nutrition discourse to describe a stance that minimizes or rejects the routine use of dietary supplements in favor of obtaining nutrients from whole foods. In some contexts it also refers to a critical framework that questions the efficacy and safety of supplements and the marketing claims surrounding them. The term is not standardized, and its meaning can vary across communities.

The concept typically appears in online forums, health blogs, and discussions of dietary practices as part of broader conversations about dietary adequacy and evidence-based practice. It is usually applied as a personal position or as a label for groups that advocate whole-food strategies rather than formal medical guidelines.

Proponents argue that most people can meet nutrient needs through a varied diet, emphasizing intake from fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, and animal products. They also point to concerns about supplement contamination, inconsistent labeling, variable quality, and the possibility that supplements do not address overall dietary quality or health outcomes.

Critics note that some populations have higher nutrient requirements or limited access to balanced diets, making supplements beneficial or necessary. They warn that the term can oversimplify nutrition, overlook evidence of specific benefits for certain conditions, and risk discouraging clinically recommended supplementation when warranted.

See also: whole-food diet, dietary supplement, evidence-based medicine, nutrition skepticism.