Pros & Cons of Supplements

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

This episode explores both the pros and cons of mental health supplements, highlighting safety concerns, regulation issues, and costs alongside their effectiveness and accessibility. It helps listeners understand when supplements may be beneficial, potential risks, and how to use them wisely as part of holistic care.

Channel: Beautiful Minds Wellness Duration: 0:29:05

Questions

1. Which supplement did they single out for significant drug–drug interaction risk and therefore rarely recommend?

Fish oil St. John's wort Magnesium glycinate Vitamin D3

2. Who co-hosts the episode with Dr. Daniel Bynes, and what is his credential?

Michael Torres, family physician Emily Carter, psychiatric RN Dr. Sarah Nguyen, clinical psychologist Jonathan Edens, psychiatric PA

3. Which certification was described as a higher standard than cGMP for supplement manufacturing?

FDA Seal ISO 27001 USP Verified NSF

4. How did the speakers suggest some people could pay for certain supplements with pre-tax dollars?

Apply manufacturer rebates at checkout Charge to an HSA with a prescriber's written recommendation Use a cryptocurrency wallet Enroll in a pharmacy loyalty program

5. What did the FDA estimate about dietary supplements around the year 2000?

About 29,000 total, growing by ~1,000/year About 10,000 total, no growth About 50,000 total, shrinking annually About 5,000 total, growing by 100/year

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