Candy Tsourounis, PharmD: Do You Really Need Dietary Supplements? | Aging Less #31

In this episode of Aging Less, host Sarah Stancombe speaks with Candy Tsourounis, PharmD, a clinical pharmacy expert from UCSF, about dietary supplements. They discuss when supplements may be necessary, how they differ from food, potential side effects, quality concerns, and interactions with medications. The episode highlights the importance of tracking supplement use and consulting a healthcare professional before taking them. Candy Tsourounis, PharmD also explains why supplements don’t always work as expected, noting that effectiveness can depend on factors such as dosage, formulation, and whether they’re taken with food or on an empty stomach. She emphasizes that more is not always better and that supplements can sometimes do more harm than good if used incorrectly. Throughout the conversation, listeners are encouraged to take a more informed and cautious approach to supplements. By understanding their purpose and limitations—and by seeking guidance from a doctor or pharmacist—individuals can make safer, more effective choices to support their health as they age. Together, let’s listen as Sarah and Candy Tsourounis, PharmD unpack the facts, myths, and realities of dietary supplements to help you make confident, informed decisions for your wellbeing. Follow Candy Tsourounis, PharmD’s work on the USCF website: https://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/candy-tsourounis  Connect with Candy Tsourounis, PharmD on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-tsourounis-9442621/  Produced by the Longevity Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit https://longevity.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for additional information about Longevity Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Longevity.ScienceLabs  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longevity.science.labs/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevity.science.labs/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/longevity-science-labs  Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOSciencelabs  TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@longevity.science.labs  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aging-less-the-longevity-science-insights-podcast/id1776041174 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iPSCjvt7HegaUDPYy3U1q?si=44dab94bf8d14005 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/21449d46-936b-443d-8a10-012402c9dff6 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-aging-less-the-longevity-231093338/ Podbean: https://longevityscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/aging-less-the-longevity-science-insights-podcast Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/aging-less-the-longevity-scien-5871404