Is the Zone Diet sufficient without additional supplements?

Yes, it should be. There should be no need for additional supplementation, as long as you are eating a well balanced and varied selection of veggies, fruits, low-fat protein, monounsaturated fat.

Only one supplement that is suggested, IMO, and that is the fish oil.

Hi Jerry!

It woud really depend upon on your individual needs in regard to your state of wellness. If a person has deficiencies that are not being fully addressed with diet (Vit D for one example), supplements will be of great value.

<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Sue on 05/03/2009 7:27 AM

Hi Jerry!

It woud really depend upon on your individual needs in regard to your state of wellness. If a person has deficiencies that are not being fully addressed with diet (Vit D for one example), supplements will be of great value. </div>

Sue, are you suggesting that one may have deficiencies while eating in the Zone?

I would definitely put the Vitamin D issue aside, because it is very unlikely that northerners are able to get adequate vitamin D year round. But, that is not a deficiency caused by the Zone. And, I don't think Jerry's question had anything to do with one's level of wellness. Obviously, those who are already deficient and are not well will need to consider supplements.