Can supplements actually improve stress, mood, and cognitive performance, or are the benefits mostly hype? In this episode of The Dr. Plant Podcast, Dr. Joshua Plant sits down with clinical psychologist and nutraceutical researcher Dr. Adrian Lopresti to explore what the research really shows. They dive into the science behind ashwagandha, curcumin, saffron, magnesium, and other nutraceuticals, including how researchers measure their effects on stress, mood, cognition, cortisol, inflammation, and testosterone. Dr. Lopresti also explains why results can vary from person to person, why supplement quality and clinically studied extracts matter, and why even statistically significant benefits should be kept in perspective. Above all, they discuss why supplements work best as part of a bigger picture that includes diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management, not as a replacement for them. The Dr. Plant Podcast is sponsored by The Science Standard.