Are you spending money on health “essentials” that aren’t actually doing much for your health? In this myth-busting episode, Dr. Kara Foster dives into three of the biggest misconceptions in wellness: the multivitamin “insurance” myth, the protein deficiency panic, and the placebo effect’s powerful, but often misunderstood, role in how we feel.
Using decades of research from Dr. Michael Greger and others, Kara unpacks:
-Why most people don’t need a multivitamin (and the exceptions that matter)
-How the protein myth started - and why excess can be harmful
-The fascinating science behind placebos, including sham surgery studies
-Which supplements are worth it (and how to choose them safely)
-How to harness the placebo effect to make healthy habits stick
If you’ve ever wondered whether that bottle in your cabinet is helping or just lightening your wallet, this episode will give you clarity, pun intended.