A fun and inspiring plant-based podcast from nutrition experts at The Physicians Committee. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, who lost 280 pounds, is frequently joined by Dr. Neal Barnard and others to motivate and educate both new vegans and those who have been plant-powered for life. Learn the secrets to improving your health from doctors and nutritionists and become inspired by others who have already reclaimed their health! Dive into the science of a plant-based diet like the effects of eating a single beef hamburger or slice of cheese can do to the body!
Supplements Exposed: What's Healthy and What's Harmful | Dr. Gemma Newman
Are supplements helping you — or wasting your money?
In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Gemma Newman joins Chuck Carroll to break down the science, myths, and marketing behind the multibillion-dollar supplement industry.
Discover which supplements are truly worth taking, which can be harmful in excess, and how to build better health through a whole-food, plant-based diet.
Whether you're taking vitamin B12, vitamin D, omega-3, or a daily multivitamin, Dr. Newman explains how to personalize your nutrition safely and effectively.
In This Episode:
- The truth about supplements and what's actually backed by science
- Why multivitamins don't extend lifespan — and can sometimes harm your health
- How to get vitamin B12 safely
- The risks of "natural" supplements
- The difference between fish oil vs. algae-based omega-3s
- Dr. Newman's SMART method: Science, Mechanism, Aim, Risk vs. Benefit, Tracking
- How to spot fake supplement ads and AI deepfakes online
Known as The Plant Power Doctor, Dr. Newman is a respected physician and lifestyle medicine expert helping patients reverse chronic disease through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle change.
🌱 Start your journey to better health today!
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