Unexplainable

Vitamin X

Jul 13, 2022

Catherine Price, a science journalist and author of "Vitamania," sheds light on the murky world of dietary supplements. She explores shocking cases of harmful ingredients lurking in everyday products. With a historical lens, Catherine reveals how supplement regulation evolved — or the lack thereof — leaving consumers vulnerable. The conversation dives into the complexities of vitamins versus herbal products and discusses urgent calls for reform to ensure safety and efficacy for all.

35:00

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Catherine Price

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Intro

2min

The Dark Side of Dietary Supplements

11min

The Rise and Regulation of Dietary Supplements

14min

Navigating Dietary Supplement Dilemmas

5min

Challenges in Supplement Regulation and the Search for Safety

4min

Millions of Americans take dietary supplements — everything from vitamins and minerals to weight loss pills and probiotics. But because supplements are loosely regulated in the US, their makers don't have to prove that they work, or even that they are safe.

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