I don't think there are many doctors who believe that "it is superstitious,
immoral, WRONG to take vitamins"; BUT, there are still a lot of doctors who
believe that health management is too complex for the average person to
handle without a doctor's guidance. Therefore, they are opposed to people
being able to take supplements and medication off the shelf.
What can we do about it? Well, the trend away from private practice toward
managed care is already doing a lot about it. Insurance companies are
unlikely to pay for a visit to the doctor if all you want is some vitamins
or other supplements.
Mark Crosby