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, ...
People in this episode
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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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