100 Myths About Supplements
The Truth About Vitamins, Protein, Creatine, Fat Burners, Herbal Products, and What Actually WorksBy Sam Zane
Length5h 53m
About this audiobook
What if much of what you have been told about supplements is wrong?
The supplement world is filled with bold promises, confusing labels, miracle claims, and expensive products that do not always deliver what they suggest.
100 Myths About Supplements cuts through the hype and separates fact from fiction.
From vitamins and minerals to protein powders, creatine, collagen, probiotics, herbal products, fat burners, omega-3s, and performance supplements, this practical guide explains what the evidence really says—and what it does not.
Written in clear, easy-to-understand language, this book is designed to help you make smarter decisions without getting lost in complicated science or internet misinformation.
You do not need more hype.
You need better information.
Question the claims. Understand the evidence. Spend smarter. Choose better.
100 Myths About Supplements is part of The 100 Myths Series.
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness, Education and Learning
Length5 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 2, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Title Page
2Medical Disclaimer
3Introduction
4How the Evidence Was Used
5PART I — SUPPLEMENT BASICS & MARKETING
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6Myth 1: If a supplement is sold legally, it must be proven effective
7Myth 2: FDA approval on a supplement label means the product was approved before sale
8Myth 3: Natural means safe
9Myth 4: More ingredients make a supplement better
10Myth 5: Expensive supplements work better
11Myth 6: If a product has thousands of positive reviews, it must work
12Myth 7: A celebrity endorsement is good evidence
13Myth 8: Proprietary blends protect a superior secret formula
14Myth 9: Supplements can compensate for a poor diet
15Myth 10: Everyone should take supplements
16PART II — VITAMINS
17Myth 11: Everyone needs a daily multivitamin
18Myth 12: If a vitamin is good, a megadose is better
19Myth 13: Vitamin C prevents every cold
20Myth 14: Vitamin D is a cure-all
21Myth 15: Everyone needs very high-dose vitamin D
22Myth 16: Vitamin B12 gives everyone an energy boost
23Myth 17: B vitamins burn body fat
24Myth 18: Vitamin E supplements are automatically heart-protective
25Myth 19: Beta-carotene supplements are always a healthy choice
26Myth 20: Vitamins can replace sleep, exercise, and good food
27PART III — MINERALS
28Myth 21: Everyone is magnesium deficient
29Myth 22: Magnesium supplements cure all muscle cramps
30Myth 23: More magnesium always improves sleep
31Myth 24: All magnesium forms are identical
32Myth 25: Calcium supplements are necessary for every older adult
33Myth 26: Iron is a harmless energy supplement
34Myth 27: Zinc prevents every infection
35Myth 28: Potassium pills are the best way to raise potassium
36Myth 29: Electrolyte supplements are necessary for every workout
37Myth 30: Trace-mineral drops can fix any hidden deficiency
38PART IV — PROTEIN & AMINO ACIDS
39Myth 31: Protein powder is unnatural and harmful
40Myth 32: Protein powder is only for bodybuilders
41Myth 33: Whey protein automatically damages healthy kidneys
42Myth 34: You can only absorb 30 grams of protein at a meal
43Myth 35: Protein timing matters more than total protein
44Myth 36: You need a protein shake within 30 minutes after training
45Myth 37: BCAAs are necessary if you already eat enough protein
46Myth 38: Leucine alone can replace protein
47Myth 39: Collagen is the best protein for building muscle
48Myth 40: Plant protein cannot build muscle
49PART V — CREATINE & PERFORMANCE
50Myth 41: Creatine is a steroid
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