Welcome to a special simulcast episode of The Dr. Robert E. Marx Show. In this session, Dr. Marx takes a deep dive into one of the most heavily advertised supplements on TV today—Balance of Nature. With his background as a surgeon, wound-healing specialist, and stem cell researcher, Dr. Marx provides a candid analysis of the product, its claims, and whether it truly delivers on its promises.
1. The Bigger Picture: The $60 Billion Supplement Industry
Supplements are booming in popularity, but many products lack scientific proof.
Dr. Marx has consistently supported:
Beet-based products (SuperBeets, Total Beets) for mild hypertension (due to nitric oxide).
Magnesium and Vitamin D, since most patients are deficient.
He has cautioned against:
Brain supplements (Prevagen, Brainy, Brain Fog) with no scientific basis.
DIY wellness kits that bypass the doctor-patient relationship.
2. Balance of Nature: Lofty Claims vs. Real Complaints
Advertised as a way to improve vitality, energy, and overall health through fruit and vegetable concentrates.
Real user complaints include:
No increase in energy.
Sleeplessness, bloating, and digestive discomfort.
Poor customer service (delayed shipments, incomplete orders, refund issues).
Cost: $109/month → $1,308 per year.
3. Problems with Verification & Recalls
Recall: Walmart previously pulled Balance of Nature from shelves (regions unspecified).
Good Housekeeping investigation:
No independent verification of product contents.
No evidence pesticides/herbicides are removed.
No Certification of Analysis (COA) to prove vitamin/mineral levels.
4. The Freeze-Drying Problem
Process: Fruits/vegetables are frozen, then freeze-dried into powder for capsules.
What’s left? Mostly fiber.
Side effects explained:
Fiber draws water into the stomach → bloating, diarrhea, or constipation.
Explains many customer complaints.
Vitamin Loss:
Water-soluble vitamins (B complex, Vitamin C) are lost when water is removed.
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are lost when organic tissues are stripped away.
Net result: very little real vitamin value remains.
5. Cost vs. Reality
Spending $1,308 a year on Balance of Nature offers less benefit than simply buying fresh produce.
A few servings of broccoli, peaches, or asparagus can provide all the vitamins and minerals most people need.
If supplementation is desired, a basic multivitamin is far cheaper and more effective.
6. Final Verdict by Dr. Marx
Balance of Nature is essentially a fiber pill marketed as fruits and vegetables.
No credible evidence supports its claims of increased energy or vitality.
Consumers are better off eating fresh produce or taking low-cost vitamins.
The real winners are the company executives, not the customers—Balance of Nature reportedly earns $13.6 million annually from this product.
Supplements should be backed by independent scientific verification.
Balance of Nature lacks transparency, third-party testing, and proven health benefits.
Save your money—buy fresh fruits and vegetables instead of overpriced capsules.
Dr. Marx’s upcoming book: “28 Remarkable Patients: Chronicles of an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon” shares real patient stories from his medical career.
For more insights, tune in weekly as Dr. Marx continues exposing supplement myths and uncovering what truly benefits your health.
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