Does it seem like the supplement section of your grocery store gets bigger every time you go in? Or that all television commercials these days seem to be advertising dietary supplements that promise to improve your concentration, help you lose weight, make you happier, healthier, smarter, stronger, cooler, poop better or some mix of those? You’re not imagini ... Show More
Sep 22
Ep 222 Vitamin K: Calling the shots
Shortly after birth, many newborns are given vitamin K to help their blood clot properly and reduce the chances of hemorrhage. Increasingly, especially here in the US, parents are refusing this life-saving intervention, leaving these babies more likely to develop deficiency bleed ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 15
Special Episode: Dr. Alanna Skuse & The Surgeon, The Midwife, The Quack
Imagine yourself as a 17th century English peasant or merchant or noble. Let’s say you’re dealing with some intense stomach pain or a cut on your leg that won’t heal. Where do you turn to for help? Today’s book club episode reveals that the answer depends on your medical needs, y ... Show More
52m 13s
Jul 2025
Did you take your vitamins today? Maybe you don’t have to
Navigating supplement offerings, in a store or online, can be overwhelming. There’s a pill or a potion for everything, from losing weight to boosting brain power. But how do you know what you need? Join Dr. Sanjay Gupta for a conversation with supplement safety expert Dr. Pieter ... Show More
31m 52s
Aug 2021
Weight loss supplements: how hype triumphs over substance
Weight loss supplements are big business. Fat burners, fat blockers, metabolism boosters, appetite suppressants – these are just some of the popular kinds of pills, potions and herbal concoctions that fly off pharmacy and health food store shelves. But how effective are any of th ... Show More
12m 31s
Jul 2023
Can Supplements Harm Your Health?
Supplements are so common these days that it’s easy to forget just how powerful they are. You can go to the grocery store, pharmacy, and most prominently, online to find just about anything you need. I think it’s great that access to supplements is so widely available, but the do ... Show More
48m 8s
Sep 2025
Top Doctor: The hidden dangers in your daily multivitamin | Dr David Seres
We’re told vitamins are essential for our health. That they boost our immune systems, fight fatigue, and protect us from disease. But what if most of it isn’t true?
In the 20th century, vitamin supplements were hailed as a breakthrough, curing diseases like scurvy and rickets. B ... Show More
58m 41s
Oct 2017
Vitamins & Supplements - Are They Worth It?
Americans spend billions of dollars on vitamins and supplements, but are they worth it? We look at the science behind some of the most popular supplements with nutritional epidemiologist Prof. Katherine Tucker, neuroscientist Dr. Simon Dyall, and medical researcher Dr. Mark Bolla ... Show More
36m 38s
Jun 2024
Americans love supplements. Here's what you should know.
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dietary supplements are enormously popular in the United States. A new federal survey found that a majority of Americans are taking them, with many consuming multiple kinds on a regular basis. </span></p><p ... Show More
25m 25s
Aug 2022
The Sketchy Supplement Industry
If you think you need to stock up on supplements, listen to this. This episode features audio from Dietary Supplement Snake Oil, Are Calcium Supplements Safe?, and Black Raspberry Supplements Put to the Test. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to thi ... Show More
12m 15s