From NIH to Pennington: Dr. Stefan Pasiakos on Supplement Science
From Supplement Source Podcast by Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
April 20, 2026 · 15 min · Season 2 · Episode 7
About this episode
Dr. Stefan Pasiakos discusses the science and realities of dietary supplements based on his research experience.
In this episode of Supplement Source, Jeff Ventura sits down with Dr. Stefan Pasiakos, a leading researcher now at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and former NIH scientist, for a candid conversation about the science—and realities—behind dietary supplements. Drawing on his experience inside government research and now in the academic space, Dr. Pasiakos offers a balanced perspective on the supplement industry: where the science is strong, where gaps remain, and how researchers and i...
People in this episode
Host: Jeff Ventura
Guest: Dr. Stefan Pasiakos
Topics covered
- dietary supplements
- scientific research
- supplement industry
- government research
- academic perspective
Keywords
- supplement science
- dietary supplements
- research gaps
- NIH
- Pennington Biomedical
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pennington Biomedical Research Center, NIH
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