“Test first, then supplement.”
Dietary supplements have long been part of everyday life, yet few topics are as opaque and rife with conflicting recommendations. Many people therefore turn to vitamins and the like without even knowing if they have a deficiency. Between social media trends, marketing promises, and supposed miracle cures, it’s easy to find yourself flying blind. But what does the body really need—and what is simply unnecessary or even risky?
“The danger of social media is the algorithmic amplification of bullshit.”
Prof. Dr. Martin Smollich is a nutritional physician and pharmacologist who conducts rigorous scientific research on precisely these questions. In conversation with Georgiy Michailov, he explains why diagnostics must be the first step, why the “complete blood count” is often misunderstood, and how to distinguish relevant values from irrelevant ones. He describes the biggest myths surrounding supplements, the difference between correlation and causation, underestimated risks such as iodine deficiency, and the influence of social media on health decisions. Current trends like creatine, NMN, or methylene blue are critically examined—always with a focus on evidence-based medicine rather than quick promises.
*Video only in German
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