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Food, We Need To Talk · Sep 9, 2025 · 3 min

What No One Tells You About Supplements

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Eric Topol, diving into the truth behind supplements, saunas, cold plunges, and other so-called “longevity hacks.” He explains why most supplements don’t do anything for healthy people, why fads like cold plunges are a farce, and what actually matters if you want to extend your healthspan. We also cover the exceptions—like documented deficiencies—and whether Omega-3s have a place. Dr. Topol makes it clear that the real “hacks” aren’t hacks at all. To hear the rest of this bonus episode, come join the Foodie Fam! If you want more, check out our book! Chat with us on IG! https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en Be friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok! https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/ https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Eric Topol, diving into the truth behind supplements, saunas, cold plunges, and other so-called “longevity hacks.” He explains why most supplements don’t do anything for healthy people, why fads like cold plunges are a farce, and what actually matters if you want to extend your healthspan. We also cover the exceptions—like documented deficiencies—and whether Omega-3s have a place. Dr. Topol makes it clear that the real “hacks” aren’t hacks at all.

To hear the rest of this bonus episode, come join the Foodie Fam!

If you want more, check out our book!

Chat with us on IG!

https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en

Be friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!

https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/

https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata

Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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