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Why is there a supplement craze if they don’t even work?

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Why is there a supplement craze if they don’t even work?

Planet Money

1 DAYS AGO
Planet Money

Planet Money

1 DAYS AGO
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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. ...

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This episode of Planet Money dives into the $70 billion supplement industry, exploring how lax regulation and a consumer desire for quick fixes have fueled its explosive growth. The hosts reveal the surprisingly simple process of creating a new supplement and trace the industry's history of battling government oversight.
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The hosts discuss the booming $70 billion supplement industry
06:00
Supplements don't benefit healthy people unless they have a deficiency.
15:25
A 1994 law allows health claims without FDA approval.
18:36
Makers don't need to prove safety or efficacy.
31:31
Most supplements cause little harm or benefit.

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How easy is it to create your own supplement?
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Why do experts say supplements are useless for healthy people?
06:00
What's driving the $70 billion supplement boom?
12:01
The jellyfish memory pill that outsmarted the FDA
18:36
Are supplements dangerous or just a placebo?
28:33

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