{"id":459253,"date":"2026-05-21T00:43:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T00:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/459253\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T00:43:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T00:43:09","slug":"kim-kardashian-says-she-takes-around-35-supplements-a-day-a-dietitian-says-its-extreme-and-that-you-cant-supplement-yourself-out-of-a-bad-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/459253\/","title":{"rendered":"Kim Kardashian says she takes around 35 supplements a day. A dietitian says it’s ‘extreme’ and that ‘you can’t supplement yourself out of a bad diet’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kim Kardashian is all about her nutrition<\/a> nowadays. The reality TV star was one of the latest guests on comedian Amy Poehler\u2019s podcast Good Hang<\/a>, where she opened up about consuming dozens of pills for her health every day.<\/p>\n

\u201cI take probably 35 supplements<\/a> a day,\u201d the 45-year-old billionaire told Poehler in an episode released on Tuesday. \u201cI spread them out three times a day and I thought, \u2018OK, I can\u2019t do this fish oil right now anymore. I have pill fatigue.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cI got my bloodwork and it was so evident that I stopped, and I had to start again. \u2026 I wish there was an IV drip I could do every day, and I would just do it on my way to work.\u201d<\/p>\n

As celebrities dive deep into wellness culture<\/a> and some of the most influential people share health hacks that supposedly improve their lives, we\u2019ve decided to reach out to registered dietitians to hear their expertise. Keep reading to learn what two experts had to say about adding supplements to your diet.<\/p>\n

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Do people need dozens of supplements daily?<\/p>\n

Toronto-based registered dietitian Abby Langer<\/a> was clear: no one should be taking this many supplements every day.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s absolutely no reason to take a lot of the supplements that people take, never mind in that quantity \u2014 that is extreme,\u201d she said. \u201cEverything that you need to be healthy is not found in a supplement unless you\u2019re deficient in something.\u201d<\/p>\n

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No one should be taking dozens of supplements each day, experts say.<\/p>\n

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The Good Food, Bad Diet<\/a> author added that if you are taking supplements, you should ask yourself whether you\u2019re making the right choices with your diet. Are you getting enough fibre? What about eating enough fruits and vegetables? As a baseline, you should also ensure you\u2019re eating regular meals and choosing a variety of foods.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose things are going to help you far more than supplements,\u201d she continued. \u201cYou can\u2019t supplement yourself out of a bad diet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vancouver-based registered dietitian Angel Luk noted \u201cthere\u2019s a time and place for everything,\u201d adding supplements can sometimes serve a purpose: \u201cIn the name, it actually means \u2018to supplement,\u2019 meaning whatever you can\u2019t get through a food-based diet, you would then supplement.\u201d<\/p>\n

She noted some experts may support taking supplements like vitamin D, especially if you can\u2019t get enough of a certain nutrient despite eating a healthy diet. However, she advised against taking supplements if there\u2019s no support from current research.<\/p>\n

Luk mentioned that for a long time, people were advised to take omega-3 fish oil supplements. But current guidelines<\/a> from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society have advised against these over-the-counter supplements because they offer no benefit.<\/p>\n

Is it dangerous to take supplements?<\/p>\n

Luk continued to say that health-care professionals would use a case-by-case approach to determine whether a person shouldn\u2019t take a certain supplement. Some people may have kidney issues or metabolism problems that would warrant such advice.<\/p>\n

While some people may see supplements as \u201cnatural,\u201d Langer explained they can still be dangerous. For instance, some supplements can interact negatively with medication. Others \u2014 specifically pills containing curcumin and garcinia \u2014 are known to cause liver injury if taken in abundance.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou shouldn\u2019t be taking anything in high doses, and most people don\u2019t need supplements at all,\u201d Langer reiterated.<\/p>\n

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If you’re taking supplements, be sure you’re not overdoing it and possibly causing complications with your medication or overall health.<\/p>\n

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There are two terms consumers should know, according to Luk. The first is the placebo effect, where if someone believes something will work, they may see a positive outcome. The other term is nocebo, where if a person\u2019s expectations of negative effects \u2014 even if it\u2019s a neutral supplement \u2014 could lead to actual harm.<\/p>\n

Regardless, Luk warned that gastrointestinal distress is her first concern for someone taking numerous supplements daily. Moreover, she warned that regularly taking dozens of supplements can offset a person\u2019s appetite, leading people to stop eating foods that are actually more nutrient-dense.<\/p>\n

Should I be taking any supplements at all?<\/p>\n

Langer noted that many supplements don\u2019t have enough human evidence to prove their efficacy.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a dietitian, I rarely recommend anything beyond vitamin D. Personally, that\u2019s all I take,\u201d she said. \u201cIf I had a client who came to me and was taking that many supplements, I would probably tell them to stop taking most of them.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also warned that the supplement and wellness industries are multi-billion-dollar industries that exist because they convince people that something\u2019s broken and sell a supposed solution.<\/p>\n

\u201cFalling for that can be really dangerous,\u201d she said. \u201cMost supplements do not improve health unless you\u2019re actually deficient in whatever you\u2019re supplementing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cRegardless, putting something into your body, just because it\u2019s a supplement and you think it\u2019s natural doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s safe,” dietitian Abby Langer says.<\/p>\n

(Viktoriya Skorikova via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Luk shared that it\u2019s likely \u201ccompletely fine\u201d to take a few supplements a day, noting that our bodies are designed to eliminate excess nutrients. Unless someone\u2019s health-care provider warned them not to take certain supplements, they should be OK.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnly a minority of the population needs a dietitian, nurse practitioner or doctor to advise them to completely avoid supplementation even at very, very low dosages,\u201d she added, sharing people with medical conditions should always ask their health-care provider for more help.<\/p>\n

The takeaways<\/p>\n

Overall, people shouldn\u2019t be taking 35 supplements throughout their days. \u201cIf you have to take that many supplements or you think you need that many supplements in order to be healthy, it\u2019s very concerning,\u201d Langer said.<\/p>\n

Luk shared she had a client come to her in the past who\u2019d been taking between 30 and 40 supplements. Luk suggested trialling fewer supplements because her client had been experiencing symptoms like decreased appetite, gastrointestinal distress and an inability to cope with the burden of tracking all the supplements.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople are only going to change when they\u2019re willing,\u201d Luk said, noting her client was resistant to \u2014 and almost offended by \u2014 her advice.<\/p>\n

\u201cHopefully, [you\u2019ll] have the open-mindedness to either try taking something or stop taking something and really be mindful and create short-term goals,\u201d Luk shared.<\/p>\n

Let us know what you think by emailing us<\/a> or threading us @yahoocanada<\/a>. Follow us on TikTok<\/a>, WhatsApp<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n