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

About this event

The supplement industry is a multibillion-dollar business, with thousands of products marketed to consumers. 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 encounter unverified claims and misleading labels, and what research reveals about their effectiveness. Discover common marketing strategies, potential contaminants, and hidden disclaimers. Gain practical information to make more informed decisions about vitamins and supplements—and learn to separate scientific evidence from advertising. OLLI at FAU offers hundreds of engaging lectures and courses featuring esteemed professors and expert instructors on history, AI, health and wellness, psychology, current events, the arts, and more. No grades, tests, or homework—just opportunities to learn, explore, and stay curious.