Join Those Nerdy Girls and Unbiased Science to learn about savvy supplement shopping and why we need a heavy dose of skepticism in the wellness section.
Hosted by:
- Chana Davis, PhD: Those Nerdy Girls @thosenerdygirls & Fueled by Science @fueledbyscience
- Jess Steier, DrPH, PMP: Unbiased Science Podcast @unbiasedscipod
NB: Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care.
➡️ 0:00-0:55 Welcome and Intros
➡️ 1:03-2:40 The Supplement Landscape
➡️ 2:41-10:13 How are supplements regulated, and how does this differ from drugs?
➡️ 10:16-17:49 How can I assess the potential usefulness (efficacy) of a supplement?
NIH Fact Sheet on dietary supplements
➡️ 17:51-25:05 How can I assess the quality and safety of a supplement?
USP (United States Pharmacopeia) dietary supplements and herbal medicines
➡️ 25:06-31:33 What supplements do you take and why?
Can Vitamin C cure the common cold?
➡️ 31:35-33:25. Supplements to avoid?
➡️ 33:26-35:18. Closing thoughts
➡️ 35:20-37:11 Recommended Resources
Evaluating Supplements
- NIH Fact Sheet on dietary supplements – select consumer for general info & health professional for more details
- Micronutrient Information Center | Linus Pauling Institute | Oregon State University
- Examine.com (searchable source for research summaries on nutritional supplements – some free and some paid)
- Pubmed (search for review or meta-analysis)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Office of Dietary Supplements NIH
- Vegan Health (nutritional information for vegan diets)
Unbiased Science
- https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/
- uspodsources.com (Unbiased Science database– can search “supplements” for a variety of posts/pod episodes!)
Those Nerdy Girls
- Do zinc supplements help treat or prevent colds?
- Will taking magnesium help with my mental health?
- Do I need to take a daily multivitamin to prevent illness?
- Are folic acid and folate the same thing? What should I take if I could become pregnant?
Fueled by Science
- https://fueledbyscience.com/
- Why Natural Supplements Are Not a Safe Bet – Fueled by Science (Chana Davis, PhD)
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