The Shady Reality of the $Billion Supplement Industry - The Dr. Hyman Show (Video)

In this 14 May 2025 video, host Dr. Hyman talks with tech entrepreneur Steve Martocci to expose the supplement industry’s hidden dangers, nutrient myths, and how SuppCo is revolutionizing your health.

With over 200,000 supplement products on the market, how do you know what works, what’s toxic, and what’s a scam? In this episode, we dive deep into why 90% of Americans are nutrient deficient, how poor regulation leaves room for dangerous fillers and false labels, and how SuppCo’s app is solving these problems with AI, trust scores, and real data.

Steve shares his personal story of losing nearly 100 lbs, building a supplement stack that worked, and how the lack of clarity in the industry led him to create SuppCo—a platform that analyzes your stack, identifies nutrient overload or deficiency, and offers personalized supplement protocols backed by science and testing.

 What You’ll Learn:
• Why even healthy eaters are still nutrient deficient
• The truth about bioavailability, poor soil, and food myths
• How to avoid harmful additives like titanium dioxide
• Why your doctor might unknowingly recommend poor-quality supplements
• The critical danger of drug-nutrient interactions
• What to look for in trustworthy brands (third-party testing, COAs, CGMP, etc.)
• How SuppCo works with Function Health to test, verify, and recommend what you truly need – http://supp.co/mark
• Why CoQ10, magnesium, vitamin D, taurine, and other vital nutrients are commonly missed

https://youtu.be/AmyC4Yk46Nk

(0:00) Introduction to the problem with supplements
(0:22) Steve Martocci’s health journey and weight loss
(0:49) Importance of supplement quality and standards
(1:39) Dr. Hyman’s experience with supplement research
(2:57) The overwhelming number of supplement products and childhood health challenges
(7:18) The current landscape of nutrition and supplements
(10:06) The need for supplements and navigating misinformation
(11:17) Introduction to Subco and its features
(13:29) Addressing nutritional deficiencies in America
(21:01) The problems in the supplement industry and trust score system
(23:31) FDA regulations, industry challenges, and third-party certifications
(26:00) Professional grade supplements vs. commercial brands
(29:10) Simplifying supplement choices for consumers
(31:16) The lack of nutrition education in medical training
(34:17) The impact of poor diet on nutrient intake and drug-nutrient interactions
(37:40) Future developments in supplement interaction warnings
(41:37) Importance of proper nutrient supplementation and patient expectations
(44:44) Addressing quality and safety concerns in the supplement industry
(46:04) Physicians’ perspectives on supplements and quality sources
(48:28) Innovations in supplement recommendation platforms
(50:48) Cost considerations and regulatory environment in the supplement industry
(54:08) Clinical application, independent verification, and consumer safety
(56:26) Introduction to supplement stacks and their importance
(58:27) Impact of stress on nutrient depletion and personalizing supplement intake
(1:01:44) AI and user-generated data in supplement effectiveness
(1:03:41) Importance of glutathione, detoxification, and prenatal supplements
(1:07:28) Challenges with large supplement studies and expanding nutrient testing
(1:09:19) Dr. Hyman’s personal supplement regimen and legislative progress in nutritional education