Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications
An Expert Guide to Safer, Smarter Supplement Use
Are they safe? Do they work? Are they worth the money?
Featuring:
Ritu Goel, M.D.
Certified Integrative Psychiatrist & Child/Adult Mental Health Specialist
Stefanie Ferreri, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Professor & Non-Prescription Therapeutics Specialist
Jessica DiGiacinto
Head of Content, MedShadow Foundation Moderator
Millions of Americans take supplements every day. If you’re one of them, you probably have questions…and we have answers.
Research on supplements often shows mixed results regarding efficacy and quality. And marketing language can be vague and tricky. As a result, many people believe statements like the ones below are true — but they’re actually almost always false:
- “Natural” means harmless. FALSE
- Products sold at pharmacies are regulated. FALSE
- Label information is science-based. FALSE
- Higher doses bring more benefits. FALSE
- Certain supplements benefit everyone. FALSE
This webinar brings together two experts with decades of experience guiding people just like you. They’ll address common myths, offer insights, suggest alternatives and help you decide what you really need and what you don’t.
What You’ll Learn
- Whether you should worry about an “unregulated” marketplace
- Why supplements are more potent than many people think
- Common interactions among supplements, herbs, and medications (including well-known examples like St. John’s Wort)
- How to assess quality, including third-party verification (like USP)
- Which supplements may actually help you meet your nutritional needs
- Little-known ways pharmacists can help you assess your medications
- If familiar-sounding brand names make the cut
May 13, 2026 at 4 PM ET
About Your Experts
Ritu Goel, M.D.
Certified Integrative Psychiatrist & Child/Adult Mental Health Specialist
A double board-certified psychiatrist with training in integrative psychiatry and clinical experience treating children, adolescents, and adults across a range of mental health conditions.
Stefanie Ferreri, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Professor & Non-Prescription Therapeutics Specialist
A clinical pharmacist and professor with extensive experience in patient care and pharmacy education, who specializes in non-prescription therapeutics, medication management, and community-based pharmacy.
Why Our Webinars Are Different
About MedShadow Foundation:
501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to independent health journalism and medication safety advocacy.
Unaffiliated with supplement brands
No products to sell, no sponsorships sold, no supplement company money accepted
Grounded in research
Science only, no political ax to grind
All are welcome
Valuable for both patients and healthcare providers
Why Our Webinars Are Different
About MedShadow Foundation:
501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to independent health journalism and medication safety advocacy.