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Exciting news - pre-order my debut book https://linktr.ee/HealthySBTH?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9db12bc6-b7d3-4df4-bc5c-260e0303792c We're living in a $150 billion supplement industry, where every scroll through social media tells you you're missing something. A pill for your gut, your sleep, your hormones, your brain. It's exhausting. And more often than not, people are spending real money on things they can't fully explain, chasing solutions to problems they haven't properly diagnosed. As a nutritionist, these are the questions I get asked about the most, so I wanted to sit down and give you my honest, evidence-based verdict on the supplements that are everywhere right now. Not hype. Not fear. Just clarity, so you can make decisions that are actually right for you. Before we dive into the individual supplements, I want to give you a framework that I think changes everything. Before taking anything, ask yourself three questions: Why do I actually need this? How will I know if it's working? And could food solve this instead? These questions alone can save you a small fortune and a lot of confusion. From magnesium and creatine to omega-3, NAD+, vitamin D, probiotics, and collagen, I walk you through each one, give you my honest verdict, and explain what the research actually says versus what the marketing wants you to believe. Here's What We Dive Into: - Why most people are taking supplements without a clear reason, and the three questions that change everything. - What creatine research is now revealing about women's brain health, mood, and aging. - Why vitamin D is the one supplement that food genuinely cannot replace. - How your gut microbiome actually thrives, and why a probiotic pill usually is not the answer. - The honest truth about collagen, NAD+, and where your money is better spent. Love, Sarah Ann 💛 *** This episode is sponsored by: NOWATCH: The compassionate health tracker Connecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today 15% off with code LWBW15 at https://nowatch.com/ Mojo: the app for expert-led courses in better sex. Learn from world-class sex therapists and relationship experts with courses tailored to your needs. 15% off with code LiveWell15 at mymojo.com/livewellbewell *** The Great British Veg Out How to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-out Reset Your Health If your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days 👉 Practical beats perfect. Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks. https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahmacklin/p/download-your-free-5-recipes-to-relieve 👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who read The Compassionate Cure each week. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/ 📹 Subscribe:http://www.youtube.com/@livewellbewellsarah 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/SarahAnnMacklin 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livewellbewellpodcast 💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** If You Enjoyed This Episode, You Might Also Like: 76% of People Don’t Get Enough Omega-3 - And It Affects Your Brain | Philip Calder https://youtu.be/LkMKWzymU58 Are You Eating Enough Protein? The 4-Step Formula That Boosts Health & Longevity | Dr Rupy Aujla https://youtu.be/AySFUeR1pw8 Dr. Stacy Sims on Perimenopause & How to Manage Symptoms | Fitness and Nutrition for WOMEN https://youtu.be/hsaGZXiEbNs *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter: Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** 00:00:00 The 3 questions to ask before any supplement 00:02:11 Magnesium: which form actually gets absorbed 00:05:28 Creatine for women: brain, mood, and aging 00:07:53 Creatine and depression: what the research found 00:09:06 Creatine in menopause: muscle, sleep, and strength 00:11:41 Omega-3: the label number that actually matters 00:13:57 Why today's salmon has less omega-3 than it used to 00:15:09 NAD+: hype or worth it? 00:18:59 Vitamin D: the one supplement food cannot replace 00:21:19 Probiotics: why your gut needs more than a capsule 00:23:34 Collagen: what the research actually says 00:25:47 Final verdict: what surprised me most *** Love what you’re hearing? My small ask is to please rate and review Live Well Be Well. This helps the show expand and allows me to keep producing these with the best quality guests. It means a huge amount to me, so thank you.