The Truth About Supplement Safety with Dr. Eric Viegas

The Root Cause Medicine Podcast

Kate Kresge

Alternative Health, 810564, Medicine, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 581 Ratings

🗓️ 3 July 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge sits down with Dr. Eric Viegas, a naturopathic doctor and Fullscript’s Medical Product Manager, to pull back the curtain on the world of supplement quality and safety. From raw ingredient sourcing to manufacturing audits, Dr. Viegas explains what CGMP really means, how Fullscript ensures product integrity, and why certifications like NSF and third-party testing matter. You’ll learn how to evaluate your supplements for quality, what common industry terms really mean (or don’t), and what to avoid—like potentially dangerous sports nutrition products and under-tested trendy gummies. Whether you’re a clinician or a supplement-savvy consumer, this episode offers practical insights to help you navigate the supplement landscape with confidence. You’ll hear them discuss: - What CGMP certification actually means—and why it matters - The hidden dangers of poor manufacturing practices and counterfeit products - Why Fullscript’s catalog is CGMP-certified across all 375+ brands - How and why supplements like turmeric are tested for purity, potency, and contamination - The surprising problems with gummies and “pharmaceutical grade” claims - Which third-party certifications actually mean something (and which don’t) - Why the supplement industry is regulated—but not in the way most people assume - How Fullscript handles recalls, audits, and adverse event reports - What every provider and consumer should know before recommending or taking a supplement

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0:00.0	Well, hello there, and welcome back to the Rukau's Medicine podcast. I'm your host for today, Dr. Kate Kresge.
0:04.8	Now, what happens if the supplements you're recommending aren't what they claim to be, or worse,
0:09.7	contain hidden contaminants that could harm your patient or your loved ones? In today's episode,
0:15.0	I'm joined by Dr. Eric Vigas, Hulsegrip's medical operations lead and supplement quality expert
0:19.7	to pull back the curtain on what truly defines a high quality supplement.
0:23.7	You'll learn why CGMP on a label isn't always enough and how third-party audits work, what categories of supplements are most prone to adulteration, and how Fulscrip ensures the integrity of its entire catalog.
0:35.3	For clinicians managing complex cases in limited time, this episode offers critical insights
0:40.1	into how to confidently select products that are safe, effective, and evidence aligned.
0:44.9	And for any non-clinicians listening in, you'll walk away with a much clear understanding
0:48.7	of what's actually in your supplements.
0:50.7	Most importantly, it will share practical steps you can take right now to protect your
0:54.6	patients and yourself. Before we get started, though, I've got a special question for the healthcare
0:59.3	providers in the audience. What if your supplement dispensing, patient education, and treatment
1:03.4	planning all lived in one powerful platform built for whole person care? And what if that platform
1:08.5	was free for both you and your patients while saving you
1:12.1	hours each week on treatment planning and follow up? Me, FullScript, the comprehensive care
1:17.1	delivery platform designed to reduce administrative burden and enhance clinical impact, so you've got
1:21.7	more time for joy. From automated refills, lab ordering with interpretations to evidence-based
1:27.3	protocols and built-in adherence support,
1:29.6	FullScript integrates the tools that you need to streamline care and stay focused on what matters most, your patients.
1:35.9	In a recent survey, 74% of providers reported saving up to three hours per week using FullScript to create treatment plans.
1:42.8	Are you ready to work smarter and elevate
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