Regardless of the quality problem, do these traditional supplements have any effect?
Many bloggers, especially some medical bloggers, have severely criticized these so-called supplements. "Ginseng is just a plant, Ejiao is boiled donkey skin, Cordyceps sinensis is a collection of animals and fungi, and bird's nest is nothing more than Jin Siyan's saliva." They also provided the chemical test report of these things, criticizing these traditional supplements from the chemical composition.
They say that collagen and a small amount of iron contained in Ejiao cannot be directly absorbed by the human body; They also say that the protein content of bird's nest is not as good as that of eggs. Wait, standing on the commanding heights of science, there is no lack of contempt in words.
But is this really the case?
Their so-called science, including these doctors, refers to the theories of modern western medicine and modern nutrition. Everyone admits that these things are not as nutritious as eggs if they are analyzed by chemical composition.
However, can the theory of traditional Chinese medicine be explained by simple chemical composition?
Some people may say that I am confusing people. I mean Chinese medicine, but the theory of Chinese medicine is that medicine and food are not divided, and the efficacy of these supplements is also derived from the theory of Chinese medicine.
Therefore, when it comes to these traditional supplements, we can't measure them by modern standards, just as modern science can't explain Chinese medicine and its curative effect.
For a simple example, modern science has not figured out what acupoints are, but in Chinese medicine, acupoints are real and effective. Also, what is qi deficiency (kidney deficiency, body deficiency, etc. ) mentioned by Chinese medicine, western medicine has no clear statement.
Speaking of this, the topic may be a bit big, and it has become a debate about whether Chinese medicine is pseudoscience.
But I have seen many cases of Chinese medicine and the magic of Chinese medicine. I dare not say that Chinese medicine is pseudoscience. Similarly, after hearing many people say that eating these traditional supplements is good for the health, who can say that they are useless waste products?
Therefore, if you believe in Chinese medicine, eat these traditional supplements, not measured by chemical composition; If you believe in western medicine, then eat vitamins and protein powder, which is not in conflict.
But please don't use so-called science to evaluate these traditional Chinese medicines or supplements, it will only grandstanding and show your ignorance.
Finally, in the comment area, talk about your experience in traditional Chinese medicine and the efficacy of traditional supplements.