Growth Snacks

05 - Are Supplements a Scam? A Doctor Explains the Truth


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Are supplements actually helping you or just draining your wallet?

In this episode, internal medicine doctor Dr. Schehrezade breaks down the truth behind the supplement industry, fear-based health marketing, and why so many people are being misled by wellness trends, at-home tests, and “biohacking” promises.We dig into:- Why supplement companies are incentivized to find something wrong with you- How fear-driven marketing fuels the entire wellness industry- How at-home tests and “know your numbers” culture can create unnecessary anxiety- Real risks of supplements (including liver toxicity) that most people never hear about- Why people trust supplements more than their doctors- How to actually understand your health data without panickingIf you've ever taken a supplement because a friend recommended it, a podcaster swore by it, or a marketing ad made you feel like something was “off” with your body… this conversation will change the way you think about the wellness industry.


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👤 Guest Info:  

Name → Dr. Schehrezade Khan

Learn More → https://www.youtube.com/@YourDoctorBestie


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Growth SnacksBy Brian Martinez