Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions. Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:What are whole food supplements and why should I take these over traditional supplements?Whole food supplements are supplements that use the whole food within the capsle instead of an extraction of the food. So, for example, if you were taking curcumin, in a traditional supplement you would get an extraction of the spice instead of the whole spice as it is.One isn't necessarily better than the other, some people simply prefer whole food supplements over others.Why are some of my medical doctors adverse of my supplement intake?Unfortunately, some doctors believe that supplements cause more harm than give any benefit. Doctors also might have a hard time listening to your opinion because they aren't given research or proof. However, there is tons of research on how beneficial supplements are. You may want to consider looking into some of the research and bringing it into your doctor the next time you go. The Life Extension website has some great articles you can reference.If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.