The Orange Pill Podcast

The supplement aisle is packed with promises - better sleep, stronger immunity, improved focus - but how much of it is truly backed by science? In this episode of the Orange Pill Podcast, we go beyond the marketing noise to explore five surprising truths decades of research have revealed about dietary supplements. From the downfall of once-hyped herbal remedies to the rise of personalized nutrition and the untapped influence of...

Most of us trust that the foods we buy are safe and clearly labeled, but a new bill in Washington may quietly change the rules. In this episode, we break down the “Better Food Disclosure Act of 2025”, a bill introduced by Senator Roger Marshall that promises to strengthen transparency in the food system. At first glance, it looks like progress. But beneath the surface are four major structural issues...

That “Clinically Proven” label on your favorite supplement might not mean what you think. In this episode, we peel back the curtain on the world of health product research, where not all studies are created equal. Join us as we explore five surprising truths about how health products are tested, from the misuse of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) to the hidden pitfalls of fully virtual trials. You’ll learn why the FDA...

The U.S. dietary supplement industry is thriving, but beneath the surface of growth lies a rising wave of class action litigation that’s reshaping how brands think about packaging, marketing, and labeling. In this episode of the Orange Pill Podcast, we uncover three emerging legal trends every supplement company should know: 1️⃣ Slack-fill lawsuits - why “empty space” in your packaging could cost millions. 2️⃣ Protein spiking claims - the controversy...

The legalization of cannabis has created a billion-dollar problem that technology is only now catching up to solve: how can we accurately measure impairment, not just use? In this episode of the Orange Pill Podcast, we dive into groundbreaking research featuring the Cognalyzer®—a novel EEG-based device that measures brainwave alterations to detect cannabis impairment directly. Unlike traditional methods such as saliva or blood tests, which can penalize sober individuals long...