Start with the reason
Mafi lists Thorne vitamins and supplements at its Med Spa. A stocked product is not evidence that every visitor needs it. State the symptom, diet question or health goal that prompted interest, and ask whether a licensed clinician or your usual physician should evaluate it first. Supplements do not substitute for diagnosis or medical care.
Review the label and interactions
NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements explains the Supplement Facts panel and that supplements are regulated differently from medicines. Bring every prescription, over-the-counter drug and supplement you use, including dose information on your labels, for clinician review. Ask what ingredient a product contains, why it is proposed and what known interaction or excess-intake concerns apply.
Separate a claim from proof
Ask what evidence supports the specific intended benefit, what change you could reasonably monitor, and when the product would be reassessed. Do not treat a brand’s general quality claim as proof of a personal outcome. Compare the full ingredient list and cost with what you already take before purchasing duplicate products.
Consider the existing diet
A supplement discussion should start with what you eat and what a clinician has actually identified, not just a desired cosmetic outcome. If deficiency is suspected, ask the appropriate medical professional whether testing is indicated.
Questions and answers
Are supplements FDA-approved like drugs before sale?
No. NIH explains that supplement regulation differs from the premarket approval process for medicines.
Should I start a new vitamin before surgery?
Tell the surgical and anesthesia team about every supplement and follow their individual instructions.