There are something like 20,000 or more dietary supplements on sale just in the United States. The vast majority of them don't work and even those that do might provide you with a small benefit. But when they're natural, it's always better, right? They're natural. And anything that's natural, it must be better.
What are the top myths in the health and fitness industry? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore pseudoscience, “quick fix” fads like Ozempic, and how to navigate wellness with exercise scientist, Dr. Nick Tiller.
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