Episode 10: The Truth About Supplements: What to Avoid & What Actually Works

Not all supplements are created equal — and in this episode, Dr. Torrie Thompson breaks down everything you need to know before spending another dollar on vitamins.

From industry secrets and misleading marketing to common toxic ingredients hiding in your daily multivitamin, Dr. Torrie exposes the dark side of the $177 billion supplement industry. She also shares what to look for in high-quality supplements, why many popular brands are ineffective (or worse), and how to choose products that actually support your health.

🎧 Topics Covered:

🔍 Are supplements really necessary?

🚫 The dangers of buying from Amazon

💊 Why most multivitamins don’t work

🏭 How pharmaceutical companies are influencing supplement brands

📉 What “bioavailability” really means (and why it matters)

☠️ What ingredients to avoid at all costs

📲 How influencer marketing distorts the truth

🧬 What forms of B12, folate, and magnesium you should be taking

🥗 Why even a healthy diet might not be enough today

✅ Dr. Torrie’s trusted brands and where to buy them safely