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EPISODE · Apr 5, 2026 · 38 MIN

Why Your Supplements Aren't Working (And When To Take Them Instead)

from Fuel Different · host Sarah Williams

Taking supplements at the wrong time can actually make you sicker, not healthier. Sarah Williams breaks down the surprising truth about when your body can actually absorb nutrients, plus why those expensive vitamins might be doing absolutely nothing for you. Based on Dr. Berg's massive November 2025 live session with over 10,000 viewer questions, this episode cuts through the supplement confusion that's keeping you tired, bloated, and frustrated. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The 3-hour window when your body absorbs 400% more nutrients (most people miss this completely) • Which popular supplements actually block each other when taken together • The circadian timing trick that makes cheap vitamins work better than expensive ones • Signs your body is rejecting supplements instead of using them 👤 Perfect for: anyone spending money on vitamins but still feeling exhausted or dealing with health issues that won't budge. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Sarah Williams reveals why supplement timing matters more than quality [01:30] The absorption window everyone gets wrong [04:00] Which vitamins fight each other in your system [07:00] Post-pandemic recovery strategies that actually work [10:00] Dr. Berg's most asked question about nutrient deficiencies [12:00] Simple timing tweaks you can start today This isn't about buying more supplements. It's about making the ones you already have actually work for your body instead of against it. Sarah breaks down the real science behind why your expensive multivitamin might be creating more problems than it solves. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Fuel Different on your podcast app and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: supplements, vitamins, nutrient absorption, circadian health, wellness ---------- Keywords: nutrition advice, hormone health, diet advice, testosterone, dr berg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking supplements at the wrong time can actually make you sicker, not healthier. Sarah Williams breaks down the surprising truth about when your body can actually absorb nutrients, plus why those expensive vitamins might be doing absolutely nothing for you. Based on Dr. Berg's massive November 2025 live session with over 10,000 viewer questions, this episode cuts through the supplement confusion that's keeping you tired, bloated, and frustrated. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The 3-hour window when your body absorbs 400% more nutrients (most people miss this completely) • Which popular supplements actually block each other when taken together • The circadian timing trick that makes cheap vitamins work better than expensive ones • Signs your body is rejecting supplements instead of using them 👤 Perfect for: anyone spending money on vitamins but still feeling exhausted or dealing with health issues that won't budge. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Sarah Williams reveals why supplement timing matters more than quality [01:30] The absorption window everyone gets wrong [04:00] Which vitamins fight each other in your system [07:00] Post-pandemic recovery strategies that actually work [10:00] Dr. Berg's most asked question about nutrient deficiencies [12:00] Simple timing tweaks you can start today This isn't about buying more supplements. It's about making the ones you already have actually work for your body instead of against it. Sarah breaks down the real science behind why your expensive multivitamin might be creating more problems than it solves. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Fuel Different on your podcast app and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: supplements, vitamins, nutrient absorption, circadian health, wellness ---------- Keywords: nutrition advice, hormone health, diet advice, testosterone, dr berg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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