Different nutrients (supplements) for different body parts???

What a bizarre concept – special molecules associated with health in each different organ or organ system. Yes, we are composed of different organs, but are they each composed of or need organ specific molecules? NO. Then why are there 100’s of different organ and/or condition specific supplements? My best guess is because it sounds good and people are gullible enough to buy them.

After all each organ arises from the joining of cells, which were at one time, all identical and at the molecular level remain the same throughout life for the most part. Molecules (vitamins, minerals, polyphenols. Etc.), are neither unique to nor needed more so by one organ or another. The molecules needed in one cell are for the most part necessary in all cells; life and molecules are for the most part not cell or organ specific.

Life as we know it, multicellular life, is a unique and miraculous composition of molecules, cells, organs, and species. Nonetheless, the fundamental building blocks of life, molecules, are common to all life and the molecules required for a healthy cell or a healthy body are generally the same for all people.

Understanding that different organs and different organ diseases are not generally molecule (nutrient) specific is important for our health. Yes, we need to have all the required molecules necessary for life available. However, since nearly all cells require the same molecules to function properly, then you should provide all of your cells with all required molecules. Does this mean a different supplement or molecule for each organ or organ system? NO.

One or two supplements containing all of the necessary molecules are what all of your cells, organs and body need!

Darrell L. Tanelian, M.D., Ph.D.