Supplements: Valuable or Valueless? What You Should Know About This Multibillion-Dollar Market

Supplements: Valuable or Valueless? What You Should Know About This Multibillion-Dollar Market

Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University

The supplement industry is a multibillion-dollar business, with tens of thousands of products marketed to consumers in the United States. But how many actually deliver on their promises?

This eye-opening lecture explores the science, safety, and marketing behind dietary supplements. Learn how supplements differ from prescription medications, why consumers may encounter unverified claims, misleading labels, and potential contaminants, and what research reveals about their effectiveness.

The presentation will also examine common marketing strategies and hidden disclaimers while providing practical information to help consumers make more informed decisions about vitamins and supplements.

Join OLLI at FAU for an informative look at the facts behind the supplement industry—and learn how to separate evidence from advertising.