Is collagen all hype?
Summary
Dr. Zander van der Ploeg discusses the confusion surrounding wellness claims in his book *Make Me Well*, highlighting how fraudulent research and industry sponsorship distort scientific evidence. He specifically debunks collagen supplements, revealing that while the industry marks up cheap meat byproducts significantly, rigorous data shows no meaningful benefit for wrinkles or joint pain. The episode explores why the lack of definitive evidence makes wellness products appealing, offering a sense of magic that rigorous science often strips away. Van der Ploeg concludes by suggesting that eng…
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