Is Your Multivitamin Useless?

In this episode of Health Without the System, Dr. Tim and Mia Scott dive into a hot topic: are your daily supplements actually doing anything? They uncover the real reasons why many multivitamins don’t work — from poor ingredient sourcing to absorption issues and hidden synthetic forms. Learn what to look for on labels, how medications and gut health affect your nutrient levels, and what “methylated” and “chelated” actually mean. Whether you're trying to optimize your health or just not waste your money, this episode will change the way you shop for supplements.

🔎 Topics covered:

• Why 10–30% absorption is the norm

• B12, magnesium, and folic acid red flags

• MTHFR gene mutation and what it means

• Gut health, medications, and micronutrient depletion

• The best supplement brands to consider

• When IV therapy might make sense

🎯 Bottom line: You can’t supplement your way out of a bad lifestyle — but the right supplements can make a major difference when used wisely. Folks, we could use your help! Please leave us a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help others find out show.