Why Supplements Don’t Work the Way People Expect

2026-02-02

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Send us a textMost people take supplements expecting clear, predictable results.In practice, supplements rarely work that way — not because they’re useless, but because expectations are misaligned with how the body actually adapts.In this episode, I explain:Why supplements feel inconsistent even when people “do everything right”The difference between support and substitutionWhy context matters more than the product itselfHow expectations, physiology, and behavior quietly shape outcome...

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Most people take supplements expecting clear, predictable results.
In practice, supplements rarely work that way — not because they’re useless, but because expectations are misaligned with how the body actually adapts.

In this episode, I explain:

Why supplements feel inconsistent even when people “do everything right”
The difference between support and substitution
Why context matters more than the product itself
How expectations, physiology, and behavior quietly shape outcomes

This isn’t a takedown of supplements.
It’s a clearer way to think about what they can — and can’t — reasonably do.

Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.

I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.

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