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Ever wonder why Americans are spending more on supplements than ever, yet somehow getting sicker? That paradox sets the stage for this episode of The Anthony Amen Show (formerly Health & Fitness Redefined), where I sit down with Jared St. Clair, host of Vitality Radio and a third-generation supplement store owner with 31 years of hands-on experience separating supplement science from supplement scams.

Jared pulls back the curtain on an industry most people trust blindly. He explains why the majority of multivitamins “literally belong in the garbage,” how certain forms of calcium may increase heart disease risk by up to 25%, and why magnesium form matters more than magnesium dose. We dig into how low-quality brands exploit consumer confusion, how counterfeit supplements infiltrate online marketplaces, and why some of the cheapest options on Amazon may come from unregulated factories outside FDA oversight.

The conversation hits its stride when Jared breaks down his “Vital Five” — the foundational supplements most adults should consider daily. His explanations are clear, practical, and often surprising. We explore why creatine is no longer just a bodybuilding supplement, but a cognitive health tool for anyone over 35. We also take on one of the biggest myths in wellness: sunscreen. Jared shares why our obsession with SPF may be creating new issues by blocking essential sunlight exposure and altering natural vitamin D production.

If you’re overwhelmed by supplements, drained by conflicting advice, or staring at a cabinet full of bottles you barely understand, this conversation will change how you think about your health. You’ll walk away knowing how to identify quality products, understand what your body truly needs, and reclaim your authority instead of outsourcing your decisions to marketing claims and misinformation.

At Redefine Fitness in Stony Brook and Mount Sinai, NY, our philosophy is simple: fitness is medicine, and supplementation should support — not replace — smart training, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.

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