Navigating the Complex World of Supplements with Dennis Wong, B.Sc. (Pharm.), FAARFM, CCN, ABAAHP, IFMCP

Have you ever wondered why some supplements work wonders while others fall flat? In this episode, we dive deep into the supplement market's complexities. Today, Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Dennis Wong about the complexities of the supplement market and patient-centered care. With his wife, Cindy Yap-Wong, a fellow pharmacist, Dennis co-founded CinDen Pharmacies, creating a community-focused healthcare hub that combines advanced compounding, functional medicine, and clinical nutrition.

Dennis emphasizes the importance of quality in supplements and the challenges patients face in choosing the right products. The conversation covers the significance of absorption, the role of active forms of nutrients like B vitamins, and the importance of detoxification. Be sure to tune in!

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Show Highlights:

Quality of Supplements (00:08:12)
The three levels of supplement quality and their impact on patient care

Absorption Issues (00:10:55)
Benefits of liquid and liposomal supplements for better absorption

Decline in Food Nutrients (00:14:01)
Reduction of nutrient quality in food over the past decade

Active vs. Regular B-Complex (00:15:09)
Active forms of B vitamins for better health outcomes

Synthetic vs. Natural B Vitamins (00:20:23)
Differences between synthetic and natural B vitamins regarding their effectiveness

Glutathione Overview (00:24:11)
Insights on glutathione and its various forms

Using NAC Instead of Glutathione (00:26:29)
Using NAC as an alternative to glutathione in practice

GMP Certification Importance (00:29:48)
Working with GMP-certified manufacturing plants for quality assurance

Challenges in the Supplement Industry (00:30:05)
The overwhelming number of supplements and the difficulty of keeping up with new products

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