# Most replayed moment: What The Science Says About Supplements | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah Berry

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/zoe-science-nutrition-5045246/most-replayed-moment-what-the-science-says-about-supplements-prof-tim-spector-prof-sarah-berry
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/zoe-science-nutrition-5045246/most-replayed-moment-what-the-science-says-about-supplements-prof-tim-spector-prof-sarah-berry.md
Podcast: [ZOE Science & Nutrition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/zoe-science-nutrition-5045246)
Published: 2026-06-23T11:06:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ZOELIMITED8043807686.mp3
Audio file: https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ZOELIMITED8043807686.mp3
Processing state: not_requested
JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/zoe-science-nutrition-5045246/episodes/most-replayed-moment-what-the-science-says-about-supplements-prof-tim-spector-prof-sarah-berry
Duration seconds: 910

## Resource

Today, we’re talking about supplements. We’ve all seen them; the multivitamins, the fortified foods, the neatly packaged powders promising improved energy, immunity and longevity. Supplements boast bold claims, however, it’s hard to know if they’re genuinely helpful or just well-marketed. Professor Tim Spector and Professor Sarah Berry join me to unpack why supplements exist, what the science really says about their benefits and risks, and how to decide if supplements deserve a place in your daily routine. 🌱 Try our science-backed and tasty wholefood supplement Daily 30+ Get our brand-new app and Gut Health Test designed by world-leading gut health and nutrition scientists to build healthy eating habits 👉 Join ZOE Follow ZOE on Instagram. 📚Books by our ZOE Scientists The Food For Life Cookbook Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector Ferment by Prof. Tim Spector Free resources from ZOE Eating for Better Brain Health: Your brain-gut blueprint How to eat in 2026 - Discover ZOE’s 8 nutrition principles for long-term health Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition Gut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks Better Breakfast Guide Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know hereListen to the full episode here

## Actions

- request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/zoe-science-nutrition-5045246/episodes/most-replayed-moment-what-the-science-says-about-supplements-prof-tim-spector-prof-sarah-berry/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
- read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/zoe-science-nutrition-5045246/most-replayed-moment-what-the-science-says-about-supplements-prof-tim-spector-prof-sarah-berry.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed.

## Transcript

Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.