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 [https://mahtabjafari.com/] 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 [https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Dietary-Supplements-Evidence-Based/dp/1950043339].
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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