Don't Fall for the Fatty15 Longevity Supplement Hype!

Brad Stanfield

Aug 22, 2024

Episode description

You’re being sold false hope in a bottle, and the evidence they’re using to convince you is nothing but smoke and mirrors.

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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(24)00411-5/fulltext
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38035997/
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/ExerciseAndAthleticPerformance-HealthProfessional/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4001758/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27754722/

Video edited by Troy Young

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Episode description

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Utilize independent resources to identify effective supplements

To find supplements with proven benefits, use independent resources like ConsumerLab.com for quality testing and the NIH supplement database for evidence.

#supplement

#testing

Critique data manipulation in supplement trials for transparency

The Fatty15 company allegedly "massaged" data from a small trial, using subgroup analysis to generate positive headlines not supported by the overall results.

#research

#supplement

Expose invention of medical syndromes for profit

The company behind Fatty15 allegedly invented "cellular fragility syndrome" to create a problem that their C15 supplement conveniently solves.

#risk

#supplement

Understand supplement hype cycle to make informed choices

Supplement companies use a four-step hype cycle: publishing animal research, forming a company, promoting on podcasts, and selling before human trials are complete.