The Extra Scoop: Collagen and the Supplement Boom

Wellness with Ella

The Wellness Scoop

Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Mental Health

4.7 • 4.9K Ratings

🗓️ 8 May 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Supplements are everywhere — from collagen to magnesium, creatine and ashwagandha - how much of it is science, and how much is just smart marketing? In this short conversation, we’re cutting through the confusion and breaking down what really matters when it comes to supplements and nutrition. To help us unpack it all, we’re joined by Dr. Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon and online educator known for busting medical myths with science and clarity. He shares expert insights into what’s worth taking, what to avoid, and how to navigate the ever-expanding world of supplements with confidence. In This Episode, We Cover: Whether a balanced diet is enough — or if most of us actually need supplements What collagen is and whether it really delivers on the hype The most beneficial supplements, and who can benefit most Whether more is better when it comes to supplementing Red flags, myths, and common misconceptions to watch out for The science behind trending supplements like ashwagandha, creatine, magnesium, and collagen Three science-backed tips for supporting your nutrition without the overwhelm Live Show Tickets - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/the-wellness-scoop-with-ella-mills-and-rhiannon-lambert/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is sponsored by cooker.
0:02.5	Which I am so excited about because we're doing a kitchen renovation later this year.
0:06.8	So I am deep into kitchen research and one thing that I know for sure is that I want a cooker.
0:12.3	My mum has got one and every time I'm at her house, I'm just amazed at how quick and easier it is to make a proper cup of tea in no time.
0:20.2	Total game changer. Honestly, Ella,
0:22.4	we've actually had one. It came with the house when we moved in lockdown. And I actually couldn't
0:27.4	live without it because we've got a kettle as well, just as a kind of backup. And you forget how
0:31.8	easy it is just to go straight forward, put your cup of tea there. You get instant 100 degree boiling
0:37.2	water. And the new ones as well.
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0:59.4	I love that because they were, I guess, the original inventors, weren't they, of the boiling water tap.
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