The Science of Supplements: What Works, What's Hype, and What Could Actually Harm You | Dr. Mahtab Jafari

Creatine, melatonin, peptides, protein powders, green powders, probiotics, multivitamins, and much more: A pharmaceutical scientist breaks down the evidence and busts the myths.

Dr. Mahtab Jafari is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine, and the Founding Director of the UC Irvine Center for Healthspan Sciences. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Truth About Dietary Supplements: An Evidence- Based Guide to a Safer Medicine Cabinet.

In this episode we talk about:

• Product quality, safety, and regulation
• The most important thing to do before starting dietary supplements
• Vitamins B, C, and D (and the multivitamin debate)
• The research on amino acids and peptides
• The truth behind sleep supplements
• The efficacy of herbs, botanicals, and green powders
• Heavy metal risk factors
• Supplements for brain health and muscle growth
• Probiotics and gut health

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