What No One Tells You About Supplements

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Eric Topol, diving into the truth behind supplements, saunas, cold plunges, and other so-called “longevity hacks.” He explains why most supplements don’t do anything for healthy people, why fads like cold plunges are a farce, and what actually matters if you want to extend your healthspan. We also cover the exceptions—like documented deficiencies—and whether Omega-3s have a place. Dr. Topol makes it clear that the real “hacks” aren’t hacks at all. To hear the rest of this bonus episode, come join the Foodie Fam ! If you want more, check out our book ! Chat with us on IG! Be friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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What No One Tells You About Supplements is an episode from Food, We Need To Talk by Juna Gjata.

This episode is 03:20 long.

This episode was published on Sep 9, 2025.

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