Creatine, melatonin, peptides, protein powders, green powders, probiotics, multivitamins, and much more: A pharmaceutical scientist breaks down the evidence and busts the myths.

Dr. Mahtab Jafari is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine, and the Founding Director of the UC Irvine Center for Healthspan Sciences. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Truth About Dietary Supplements: An Evidence- Based Guide to a Safer Medicine Cabinet.

In this episode we talk about:

Product quality, safety, and regulation
The most important thing to do before starting dietary supplements
Vitamins B, C, and D (and the multivitamin debate)
The research on amino acids and peptides
The truth behind sleep supplements
The efficacy of herbs, botanicals, and green powders
Heavy metal risk factors
Supplements for brain health and muscle growth
Probiotics and gut health

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