Why Cheap Supplements Often Don't Work – and What Does
We take supplements to support our bodies, but did you know that many cheap supplements have little effect? This is because they are often full of fillers , synthetic versions of vitamins and substances that your body cannot absorb properly . As a result, a large part of the nutrients do not reach the cell nucleus , where they should do their work.
How do you make sure your supplements are effective? And why are phytonutrients so much better absorbed? Let's delve deeper into this.
Why Many Supplements Are Ineffective
1. Cheap supplements contain fillers and synthetic ingredients
Many common supplements found in the supermarket or drugstore are full of cheap fillers and binders that do nothing to contribute to your health.
🔹 Common fillers in cheap supplements:
- Magnesium Stearate – Slows the absorption of nutrients
- Silicon dioxide – Used as an anti-caking agent, but can disrupt intestinal flora
- Titanium Dioxide – Used as a whitener, but has no nutritional value
🔹 Synthetic vitamins are not the same as natural vitamins
- Synthetic vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is often made from corn syrup and lacks the bioflavonoids found in natural vitamin C, making absorption much lower
- Cheap vitamin B complexes often contain cyanocobalamin instead of methylcobalamin, the form our body can use directly
📉 Research in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2019) shows that synthetic vitamins are often less well absorbed than natural variants.
➡️ The result? You take a supplement, but your body can barely use it.
2. Essential nutrients do not reach the cell
Even if you get the right vitamins and minerals, that doesn't automatically mean they 'll get into the cell nucleus, where they have to do their job . Many people have hardened cell walls , which makes it difficult for nutrients to penetrate.
🔹 Why are cell walls often hardened?
- Nutritional deficiencies due to depleted agricultural lands
- Toxins from food, air and cosmetics
- Too many processed fats and sugars in the diet
📊 A study in Cell Metabolism (2021) shows that a hardened cell wall makes essential nutrients such as magnesium, zinc and vitamin D up to 50% less efficient to absorb.
💡 If nutrients don't reach the nucleus of the cell, they can't do their job – even if you take high-quality supplements.
➡️ Solution: Strengthen the cell wall with healthy fatty acids and phytonutrients.
Phytonutrients: why these substances do work
Phytonutrients are plant substances that the body immediately recognizes and efficiently transports to the right place. This is because their structure resembles substances that occur naturally in our body.
🔹 Why are Phytonutrients Superior?
✅ Instant recognition by the body – Absorption starts in the mouth
✅ No unnecessary burden on the liver – Because they are not synthetic
✅ Direct absorption into the cell – They act as 'keys' that open cell walls
📊 Research in Nutrients (2020) shows that bioactive plant compounds such as curcumin, quercetin and resveratrol are absorbed up to 8x better than their synthetic counterparts.
Examples of powerful phytonutrients:
✅ Curcumin (from turmeric) – Has an anti-inflammatory effect and is directly absorbed when combined with healthy fats
✅ Quercetin (from onions and apples) – Supports cell walls and enhances the absorption of other nutrients
✅ Resveratrol (from grapes and berries) – Supports heart health and protects cells from aging
💡 Tip: Combine phytonutrients with healthy fats (like avocado or coconut oil) to further improve absorption.
How your body can really benefit from supplements
Do you want the nutrients you take to actually do their work in your cells ? Follow these three steps:
1️⃣ Choose natural supplements without synthetic fillers
- Look for whole food supplements with a natural origin
- Avoid products containing magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide and synthetic vitamins
2️⃣ Support your cell walls for better absorption
- Add algae oil fatty acids to your diet to make cell walls supple
- Avoid trans fats and refined oils , which block nutrient absorption
3️⃣ Use phytonutrients for optimal absorption
- Choose supplements that contain plant extracts, such as curcumin, quercetin or resveratrol
- Combine these substances with healthy fats to improve absorption
Conclusion: choose quality over quantity
In a world where nutrition is impoverished and cheap supplements are full of useless fillers, it is essential to choose high-quality, natural nutrients that your body can actually use. And... so much better for your wallet.
💡 Remember:
✅ Cheap supplements often contain synthetic substances and are poorly absorbed
✅ A hardened cell wall can block the absorption of essential nutrients
✅ Phytonutrients are immediately recognized and transported to the right place in the body
Do you want to know which supplements and oils really work for your body?
At Suzanne Shares we have more than 6 years of experience and we are happy to guide you with a holistic view of your well-being.
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