Consuming expensive dietary supplements can be useless because most synthetic vitamins and minerals pass through the body unused. The company Food-grown from South Africa claims that the problem lies not in the nutrients themselves, but in the form in which they are presented.
Taking high-dose multivitamins can lead to a visible, bright effect in urine, which is a sign not of improved health, but of a phenomenon known as 'expensive urine.' This means money is spent on supplements that literally go to waste.
To understand the reason for this, one must consider how nature packages nutrition. When a person eats a handful of blueberries or a plate of spinach, they receive not isolated Vitamin C, iron, or magnesium, but these nutrients embedded in a complex, living matrix of proteins, enzymes, fiber, and phytonutrients. These components work together: for example, natural bioflavonoids in citrus fruits promote the effective absorption of Vitamin C by the intestine. Nature essentially provides an 'instruction manual' along with the nutrients, which the body reads perfectly.
Most standard supplements ignore this complexity, isolating a single nutrient that is often chemically synthesized in a laboratory and provided without the supporting composition necessary for its functionality. Although the body may recognize the chemical compound, without the natural instruction, it does not know how to process it effectively.
This absorption crisis is stimulating a revolution in health, shifting the focus to bioavailability—the amount of nutrient the body can actually absorb and utilize. This has given rise to the concept of 'whole food' or 'whole nutrition.' This category of supplements rejects synthetic isolation, obtaining vitamins and minerals from real food matrices. Nutrients are extracted directly from plants and fruits, retaining natural cofactors and enzymes that the body has evolved to recognize.
The difference in the body's reaction to two formats is striking. For instance, traditional supplements use Isolated Ascorbic Acid, a synthetic substance that can irritate the stomach and is quickly eliminated. The whole food format uses Acerola cherry, which is provided with natural bioflavonoids and is absorbed up to 1210% more effectively. Similarly, synthetic Magnesium Oxide is cheap but poorly absorbed by the intestines, causing discomfort. Plant-based magnesium is bound to organic molecules, making it gentle and highly bioavailable. Regarding iron, traditional Iron Sulfate is poorly tolerated and often causes severe constipation, whereas iron from foods is easily recognized by cellular transport systems, ensuring smooth absorption without side effects.
Medical bodies, including the World Health Organization and many national dietary guidelines, continue to insist on obtaining nutrients primarily from a balanced diet. Some foods naturally enhance the effectiveness of vitamins and minerals. Before reaching for another supplement, it is worth knowing five beneficial combinations:
The Minister of Health of Uzbekistan, Eldor Adilov, met with the Iranian Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Mohammadali Iskandari, to discuss prospects for deepening bilateral interaction in the field of healthcare.
During the meeting, both sides noted that cooperation between Uzbekistan and Iran has been steadily growing in recent years due to agreements reached by the leadership of the two countries. This progress was achieved through closer interaction between the ministries of health, specialized medical centers, and higher educational institutions.
Particular attention was paid to strengthening ties between leading medical institutions. Opportunities were discussed for launching joint programs in areas such as cardiothoracic surgery, transplantation, oncology, as well as providing high-tech medical care.
Participants also reviewed the potential for joint investment projects related to the production of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. At the conclusion of the negotiations, both sides expressed confidence that healthcare cooperation between Uzbekistan and Iran will reach a new level in the near future.
Representatives from Uzbekistan and Russia held a meeting at the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The negotiations included the Russian Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko, as well as leaders and specialists from medical, scientific, and educational institutions of both countries.
During the discussions, an expert session was held dedicated to improving the provision of medical care, digitalization of the healthcare system, development of telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and training of medical personnel.
The parties also reviewed opportunities for joint work in areas such as oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine, hematology, emergency medical care, medical rehabilitation, and palliative care.
The delegation from Uzbekistan visited the Federal Fund of Compulsory Medical Insurance, the Federal Center for Medical Aid in Natural Disasters, the Central Clinical Hospital with the Polyclinic of the Administrative Directorate of the President of the Russian Federation, and the Barvikha Sanatorium.
The Russian side demonstrated modern operating methods of leading federal specialized medical centers. Among them were presented the A.F. Tsyba Medical Radiological Research Center, the N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, the National Medical Research Center of Hematology, and the Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatrics, Hematology, Oncology, and Immunology.
