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5 Supplements That Might Not Be Worth the Hype

Season 1 Episode 19 | 14m 31s

Dietary supplements have become a staple of the American diet, with half of all American adults taking a multivitamin or other dietary supplement regularly. But how much of the supplements craze is backed by research? With a panel of experts, co-hosts Alok and Sheena talk through five top-selling supplements, grade these supplements and some of their answers may surprise you.

Aired: 10/05/22
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Sheena reality-checks fears about the pill and looks at other contraceptive options.
When the air fills with smoke, what are you really breathing? And how best to stay safe?
There’s growing pushback to the notion that cannabis is 100% safe. We debunk five myths.
How is the human body affected by heat waves? And how can you protect yourself?
We’ll dissect Long COVID with Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Ed Yong.
What is ADHD and why is it so hard to diagnose?
The Vitals team explores how vector-borne diseases spread and why cases are rising.
Sheena explores how a public health approach can reduce gun violence.
Sex educators share advice on how to talk with partners and doctors about STDs.
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There’s growing pushback to the notion that cannabis is 100% safe. We debunk five myths.
How is the human body affected by heat waves? And how can you protect yourself?
We’ll dissect Long COVID with Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Ed Yong.
What is ADHD and why is it so hard to diagnose?
The Vitals team explores how vector-borne diseases spread and why cases are rising.
Sheena explores how a public health approach can reduce gun violence.
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