DiscoverScience on the Menu: A Food Safety Podcast by EFSAFood supplements: to add or not to add?
Food supplements: to add or not to add?

Food supplements: to add or not to add?

Update: 2025-07-15
Share

Description

What are food supplements and do we need them? From sprays and soluble vitamins to fortified foods, we explore different ways to supplement our diets and the importance of sticking to recommended doses.

Tune in to find out what supplements can and cannot do, and how their safety is assessed to help you make informed choices. 

Your opinion matters! Please take this brief survey to share your thoughts on our podcast.

Comments 
loading
00:00
00:00
1.0x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Food supplements: to add or not to add?

Food supplements: to add or not to add?

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)