Paramount Importance
Welcome to Paramount Importance — where science meets curiosity.
Hosted by marine scientist Kurt Krispyn, this podcast dives into the weird, wonderful, and wildly important questions about our world. Through open, honest, laid-back conversations with scientists, explorers, and big thinkers, we unpack the mysteries of nature, discovery, and human innovation.
If you're into the unknown, the unexplained, and the unbelievable, you're in the right place.
Paramount Importance
2025 Ep 16 What's inside your supplements: Toxicologist Assoc. Prof. Garth Maker
What’s really in your supplements?
From hidden pharmaceuticals to toxic metals and missing ingredients, Associate Professor Garth Maker from Murdoch University exposes the surprising science behind herbal medicines and over-the-counter supplements. In this eye-opening conversation, we explore how regulation works (or doesn’t), what makes a product trustworthy, and the silent risks of products millions take every day — including weight loss pills, protein powders, and even green tea extract. This one might change how you shop for health.