Myth: Everyone needs supplements or detox teas to be healthy.

What science says

Most nutrients are best obtained from a varied diet. Supplements are useful for specific documented deficiencies or life stages (for example iron and folic acid in pregnancy, B12 for some vegetarians) and should be guided by testing and a clinician. Some products can interact with medicines.

BhojVigyan take

Fix the plate first. Take supplements when a doctor recommends them for you, and be sceptical of 'detox' or 'immunity' blends with dramatic claims.

Source & review

FDA — Dietary supplements: what you need to know — Supplements are not substitutes for a varied diet and are not pre-approved for claims.

Reviewed on 21 August 2026