Why Supplements Don’t Work the Way People Expect
Mon Feb 02 2026
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Most people take supplements expecting clear, predictable results.
In practice, supplements rarely work that way — not because they’re useless, but because expectations are misaligned with how the body actually adapts.
In this episode, I explain:
Why supplements feel inconsistent even when people “do everything right”The difference between support and substitutionWhy context matters more than the product itselfHow expectations, physiology, and behavior quietly shape outcomesThis isn’t a takedown of supplements.
It’s a clearer way to think about what they can — and can’t — reasonably do.
Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.
I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.
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Send us a text Most people take supplements expecting clear, predictable results. In practice, supplements rarely work that way — not because they’re useless, but because expectations are misaligned with how the body actually adapts. In this episode, I explain: Why supplements feel inconsistent even when people “do everything right”The difference between support and substitutionWhy context matters more than the product itselfHow expectations, physiology, and behavior quietly shape outcomesThis isn’t a takedown of supplements. It’s a clearer way to think about what they can — and can’t — reasonably do. Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health. I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.