How NOT to take supplements with Dietitian Josie Porter

76% of us take supplements daily, but do they actually have any health benefits? Some studies suggest supplements can be harmful, while others are recommended by the NHS. It’s all become so confusing, so let’s get some clarity…

Sophie Richards is joined by the author of ‘How NOT to take Supplements’, dietitian Josie Porter, to uncover the misinformation running riot in the world of supplements. 

In this episode, find out which supplements are massively overhyped, how they actually work in the body and what to watch out for when reading the label.

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 What’s the truth of the world of supplements? 

02:12 The breaking point that made Josie write her book

07:00 The wild west of supplements and the dangers of TikTok Shop

10:58 Can people with endometriosis take creatine? 

18:06 The shocking truth about supplement testing

23:19 How do supplements work in the body?

28:35 What to watch out for on labels

30:37 Are GLP-1s a miracle drug or a bubble ready to burst?

41:20 The Food First approach

47:18 What does a dietitian eat in a day?

56:35 Bag or Bin: supplement edition

64:58 The best supplements for common problems

69:59 The one thing you NEED to know about supplements

71:20 TW: Suicide | Josie opening up about her late sister Jen

LINKS

Follow @dietitianjosie and get her book ‘How NOT to take Supplements’ 

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If you were affected by Josie’s story about the loss of her sister, we want you to know there’s support available below:

If you need someone to talk to, call Samaritans on 116 123 any time. 

Narcotics Anonymous UK support: https://ukna.org/