Dr. Gardner, you mentioned strontium and silicon to be taken in addition to a daily supplement to build strong bones. I currently take one packet of Vital Primevia a day (two was giving me nosebleeds). How many milligrams of each should be taken per day? Would any supplement for these work that you find in [...]
Strong Bones
June 22nd, 2011 · 3:53 PM
Tags: bones, silicon, strontium, supplements, Vital Primivia
“Good” Vitamins and Supplements
August 20th, 2010 · 11:43 AM
You have mentioned using “good” vitamins and herbs. Could you tell me what brand(s) you suggest? Thank you!
The best brands are marketed only to health professionals (and these are the brands I use on the website).
I have taken great care in designing the Primivia supplement line that is available on this website, incorporating the key [...]
Tags: nutrition, supplements, Vital Primivia
Adrenal Exhaustion
July 28th, 2010 · 8:24 AM
I know that I have adrenal exhaustion. I went for a base line and am awaiting my results. I’m exhausted but I’m wired at the same time after any kind of emotional distress. It takes me days to get back in balance. What nutritional products of yours could you recommend to me? I know that [...]
Tags: adrenal exhaustion, Vital Primivia
Confusion About Magnesium Stearate
May 18th, 2010 · 8:36 AM
Please let Dr. Gardner know that I had been very happy with the vitamins. Today; however, during my research, I came across some information on magnesium stearate. As I read about it and its potential damage to the digestive system, I was feeling grateful that I was taking high quality vitamins. However, after I [...]
Tags: magnesium stearate, Primivia, supplements, Vital Primivia, vitamins
The Differences in Supplement Quality: How to Evaluate What’s Best for You
January 8th, 2010 · 9:20 AM
A reader writes: Thank you for the opportunity to try your Vital Primivia supplements. They seem to be well produced, but I just don’t see any big difference before/after taking them, other than fluorescent urine, ha, so I guess it’s back to the cheap multivitamins. If you had more information explaining the difference between [...]
Tags: comparison of supplements, supplements, Vital Primivia



My doctor says I can get all the vitamins and minerals I need from my food. What is your opinion on this?
I used to say the same thing to my patients, back in the days before I studied healthy alternatives. It is the party line of allopathic medicine, although that is starting to change. Here's the bottom line, and I'll follow up with some info on what allopaths are now doing: