The world of supplements can be overwhelming, but don't worry, we've got you! Naturopath Erin O'Hara joins Francesca and Louise to to help determine if you need supplements, how to select quality products, and make sense of trends and labelling.
Discover when supplements can be helpful or even essential, versus when you're just wasting money (and potentially risking your health) on an unproven fad.
From vitamin D to probiotics, magnesium to collagen, Erin shares her insider tips on choosing the right forms, optimal dosing and what to avoid.
Timestamps:
- Do you need supplements? The mixed evidence [4:21]
- Should you take a daily multivitamin? [6:34]
- The problem with New Zealand's lax labelling laws [8:56]
- Popular supplements decoded: Vitamin D, probiotics, magnesium [12:17]
- Supplements for joint health and arthritis [21:34]
- Anti-aging supplements like collagen explained [27:11]
- Whether electrolytes and vitamin C live up to the hype [32:21]
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