Friends, this one’s a wake-up call. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Abby Kramer—a chiropractor, holistic physician, and co-founder of Fringe—to pull back the curtain on an industry that’s quietly misleading millions of health-conscious folks: the supplement world. We talk about the hidden fillers, flavorings, and proprietary “natural” blends in your favorite powders and capsules that don’t even have to be labeled.

You’ll hear why your supplements may not be what you think they are, how trace ingredients (like maltodextrin or silicon dioxide) could be slowly sabotaging your health, and how even “clean” brands often aren’t tested thoroughly enough. Abby shares why she co-created her own line of transparent, rigorously-tested products at Fringe and what you need to look for when choosing supplements. If you care about what goes into your body—and your kids’—you’ll want to take notes on this one.

Key Takeaways

The Illusion of Savings – Understanding how cheap supplements often contain low active ingredients and high filler content that undercut your health goals.

The Hidden Dangers of Flavor – Why “natural flavors” can include undisclosed additives like maltodextrin and silicon dioxide, and what that means for your long-term well-being.

Mislabeled and Misunderstood – Why you can’t trust a label alone and how third-party testing should be the new industry standard.

Real Hydration Requires Minerals – Discovering how filtered or reverse osmosis water can strip minerals from your body without proper electrolyte support.

When Stevia Isn’t Just Stevia – Exploring the processing behind common sweeteners and how even “natural” labels can hide chemical transformations.

Symptoms Are Signals – How bloat, fatigue, headaches, and hydration issues can signal deeper mineral or toxic burden imbalances exacerbated by poor-quality products.

Where to Find Our Guest

Shop Fringe: https://fringeheals.com/

Dr. Abby Kramer’s Website: https://drabbykramer.com

Dr. Abby Kramer’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.abbykramer

Links & Resources

Get 10% off Fringe Products using code EA10 at https://fringeheals.com

Get 20% off Pluck Superfood Seasonings using code EA20 at http://www.eatpluck.com

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