Expert: Walter Hintz - 4/14/2006

Question
Is it better to use all natural food and vitamin products than to use synthetics versions? Or are there greater reasons to use lab created versions because they are designed to include only that of which we believe humans require to live healthfully? Why do you think some people are fanatics about consuming only all natural foods, etc?

Answer
I believe it is better even though chemically the vitamins are the same.  From an environmental standpoint natural foods are better because producing synthetic compounds puts stress on the environment.  If I eat some carrots I am getting other nutrients that I do not get from taking some vitamin A.
Fanatics have different reasons for what they do but it has to do with their belief system.