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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2025 · 36 MIN

The Dark Side of Wellness: Supplements, Brain Health, and Back-to-School Nutrition

from The Nutrition Couch · host Susie Burrell & Leanne Ward

This week, Leanne and Susie shine a spotlight on the wellness industry, exposing the misleading claims behind many popular supplements. They also explore groundbreaking research linking Omega-3 intake to a 49% reduction in Alzheimer’s risk and share simple, actionable advice to protect your brain health. Plus, as schools return, they discuss back-to-school nutrition, including: Top Sandwich Toppers: Healthy, budget-friendly alternatives to processed meats. Snack Bar Review: The new low-sugar oat slice—does it stack up? Wellness Industry Myths: Why many supplements might be wasting your money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie dive into the “wellness” industry’s pitfalls, the link between diet and Alzheimer’s prevention, and back-to-school lunchbox tips, including sandwich topper alternatives and a low-sugar snack bar review.

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