The Gillett Health Podcast Supplement Review | Juice Plus
May 19, 2025
The podcast dives into the effectiveness of Juice Plus, emphasizing that it shouldn’t replace a balanced diet, especially for picky eaters. A concerning case is shared about a child whose vision suffered due to poor nutrition. The discussion critically addresses misleading marketing tactics in the supplement industry and the unequal income distribution among affiliates. Listeners learn about the shift from MLM to influencer marketing and the importance of rigorous testing. Future research on Juice Plus’s impact on children is also highlighted.
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Prioritize Lifestyle Before Supplements
- Prioritize lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and sleep over supplements for better health.
- Supplements like Juice Plus should not replace whole foods; diet quality is paramount.
Child Vision Loss Diet Anecdote
- A 12-year-old boy in the UK ate a diet of hamburgers, donuts, fries, and juice boxes, leading to permanent vision damage.
- Juice and fruit juices lack fiber and beneficial polyphenols despite sugar content, which are crucial for health.
MLM Compensation Structure Realities
- Juice Plus operates as a multi-level marketing company with a compensation structure favoring few at the top.
- It is challenging for small promoters to earn substantial income but some earnings are better than none.