# Are Your Supplements OVERHYPED, *Toxic* & Downright DANGEROUS Or Are Pills Just Better Living Through Science? A Debate With Robyn Openshaw & Dr. Jeffrey Bland

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Podcast: [Boundless Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boundless-life-310787)
Published: 2026-03-07T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/ben-greenfield-life/supplementsdebate
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Full Show Notes: BenGreenfieldLife.com/supplementsdebate Are supplements truly enhancing your health, or are they just hijacking it? In this episode, I bring together two leaders in the health and wellness space—Dr. Jeffrey Bland, known as the founder of functional medicine, and Robyn Openshaw, nutrition researcher and author of “Take Daily: How Supplements Hijack Your Health”—for an honest and eye-opening debate. We dive deep into controversial topics like the real story behind vitamin C and D supplements, why fish oil and protein powders might contain more than you bargained for, and how industrial processing could affect the purity of your favorite health boosters. If you’ve ever wondered whether your supplement stack is really serving you or possibly doing more harm than good, this episode is a must-listen. Join me as we explore practical tips for smarter, safer health choices. Episode Sponsors:  Truvaga: Balance your nervous system naturally with Truvaga's vagus nerve stimulator. Visit Truvaga.com/Greenfield and use code GREENFIELD30 to save $30 off any Truvaga device. Calm your mind, focus better, and recover faster in just two minutes. LMNT : Everyone needs electrolytes, especially those on low-carb diets, who practice intermittent or extended fasting, are physically active, or sweat a lot. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/BenGreenfield to get a free sample pack with your purchase! Fatty15: Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15:0 levels and help you live healthier, longer. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/ BEN and using code BEN at checkout. Troscriptions: Explore Troscriptions' revolutionary buccal troche delivery system that bypasses digestion to deliver pharmaceutical-…

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