Let’s Talk About Youngevity…

About this episode

The episode explores Joel Wallach's controversial claims about mineral deficiencies and their impact on health through the lens of Youngevity's marketing practices.

Joel Wallach built an empire on a wild promise: that EVERY single human disease is simply the result of a mineral deficiency. Through his lectures and various supplement companies, his message reached millions and made him a central figure in one of the most controversial corners of the wellness world. From his “90 essential nutrients” claim to the spread of COVID-19 pseudoscience, this story isn’t just unusual—it’s a case study in how confidently presented misinformation can evolve, expand, and ultimately shape the way people think about health. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we dig into the science, the saga, and the spectacle of the multi-level marketing machine that is Youngevity. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Leave us a voicemail that may be featured on a future episode! Call us at (562)-N4M-POD1 (562-646-7631) . We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HERE Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Things we talked about and additional reading: Dead Doctors Don’t Lie Book Dead Doctors Don’t Like VHS The Wallach Revolution The 90…

People in this episode

Host: unknown

Topics covered

• mineral deficiency
• Youngevity
• pseudoscience
• health misinformation
• multi-level marketing
• nutrition

Keywords

• mineral deficiency
• Youngevity
• health misinformation
• nutrition
• pseudoscience
• multi-level marketing
• 90 essential nutrients

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Youngevity, FTC

Books & works: Dead Doctors Don’t Lie, The Wallach Revolution

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