Revisiting: Did You Take Your Vitamins Today? Maybe You Don’t Have To

Revisiting: Did You Take Your Vitamins Today? Maybe You Don’t Have To

August 28, 2026 · 31 min

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the complexities of vitamin and supplement use with expert Dr. Pieter Cohen.

Navigating supplement offerings, in a store or online, can be overwhelming. There’s a pill  or a potion for everything, from losing weight to boosting brain power. But how do you know what you need? Join Dr. Sanjay Gupta for a conversation with supplement safety expert Dr. Pieter Cohen to learn how these add-ons are policed and what to look for on the label. This episode originally aired in July 2025. This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Leying Tang. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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