Supplements Exposed: What’s Healthy and What’s Harmful | Dr. Gemma Newman

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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 on a plant-based diet - 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. Gemma Newman is a respected physician and lifestyle medicine expert helping patients reverse chronic disease through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle change. About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.