Foodfacts Episode 25: Dietary supplements – once unicorn powder, now medicinal mushrooms

Pills, powders, extracts – dietary supplements are booming, especially at the beginning of the year. Vitamins, minerals and all kinds of super substances. They promise more energy, a stronger immune system and better performance. But which of these are really useful, which are scientifically proven and which are just good marketing? Peer Kittel and student Jule Wäntig discuss this with food chemist Prof. Thomas Henle from TU Dresden. An episode about needs, myths and promises of healing – from medieval unicorn powder to today's influencer trends such as ashwagandha and medicinal mushrooms.

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