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Why is there a supplement craze if they don’t even work?
6/5/2026
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37 mins
Topics
The Rise of the Supplement Industry
Starts at 0:12
Creating a New Supplement
Starts at 1:12
The Role of Regulation in the Supplement Industry
Starts at 6:16
Consumer Backlash Against Supplement Regulation
Starts at 12:36
Health Claims and Marketing in Supplements
Starts at 17:13
Origin of Memory-Boosting Jellyfish Supplement
Starts at 20:03
Regulatory Loopholes in Supplement Industry
Starts at 22:12
Prevagen and FTC Legal Action
Starts at 25:00
Risks of High Doses in Supplements
Starts at 26:34
Accountability and Safety of Supplements
Starts at 30:06
Placebo Effect of Supplements
Starts at 34:15