#55 The SHOCKING Truth Behind Your Daily Supplements - Robyn Openshaw & Mike Fairclough

07/10/2025 59 min

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Episode Synopsis

www.greensmoothiegirl.com/sunilSunil Sharma hosts Robyn Openshaw and Mike Fairclough, who discuss their upcoming book 'Take Daily: How Supplements Hijack Your Health.' They explore the misconceptions surrounding supplements, the influence of Big Pharma, and the importance of consumer awareness and critical thinking in health choices. The discussion delves into the origins of the supplements industry, the vitamin D debate, and the need for informed consent regarding health products. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding what goes into supplements and encourages listeners to question the narratives they have been taught about health and nutrition.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Book and Its Themes10:08 The Origins and Myths of Supplement Culture24:45 Critical Thinking in Supplement Consumption29:04 The Dangers of Over-Supplementation32:26 Big Pharma's Influence on Supplements36:36 The Importance of Informed Consent40:38 The Illusion of Nutraceuticals47:25 Questioning the Health Industry51:11 The Supplement Graveyard and Consumer Fatigue

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