Why is there a supplement craze if they don’t even work?
5 June - 34 mins
Podcast Series
Planet Money
One reason the $70 billion supplement industry is set to double in the next seven years? Lax regulation.
On today's show, we tell the story of a century-long battle between the U.S. government and … you, the people, blinded by your love of a magic pill.
We’re talking about protein powders, pre-workouts, creatine, stuff for gut health, joint health, vitamin C, turmeric supplements. All that. You might not wanna hear this.
Sources mentioned in the episode:
Marion Nestle, Food PoliticsCatherine Price, Vitamania
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