The Experience of a Physician
Doctors are amazing at discovering what is wrong with people. They see sick and injured people all day, and over time they become extremely good at recognizing the problems and treating them.
The problem is, that healthy people don’t often go to see doctors. What this leads to, is that the average doctor knows what doesn’t work in regards to human health, but they don’t know what does work.
The Exceptions
It wouldn’t be fair to call out all physicians for having poor knowledge in nutrition. There are certainly a small percentage who spend a significant amount of their own time educating themselves so that they can provide good nutritional advice.
The bonus here is that most physicians have a really good understanding of biology, and once sufficiently educated, they really know how to tie everything together.
Some well-known doctors go as far as to have their own nutrition blogs, like Peter Attia.
The Takeaway
Don’t overestimate the knowledge that a doctor has just because they are in a position of prestige and authority.
If your doctor gives you nutrition advice, it doesn’t hurt to consult other sources for second and third opinions. Ask questions and do your own research/education as needed so you can take your health into your own hands.
If you have any experience with doctors and nutritional advice that you would like to share, leave a comment below.
source: solvingnutrition