They sound like a punchline until you're experiencing them: Side effects. Whenever a powerful molecule like pharmaceuticals or dietary supplements are taken, there is always a risk of experiencing an "adverse drug reaction". What causes ADRs? Can they be reduced or eliminated? When does the risk of side effects outweigh the potential benefit? We get into all of that and more! Also, Chick-Fil-A reversed course on antibiotic use in their chickens, and a new study reinforces the critical nature of the gut-brain connection by shedding light on melatonin production in the gut. We have all the details Behind The Counter! ALL PRODUCTS: https://www.AskJoeDimatteo.com CONNECT: Products - https://askjoedimatteo.com/youtube Questions - [email protected] Facebook -  https://facebook.com/askjoedimatteo  Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/5n6kfwhs PODCAST: Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowApple Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowGoogle Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowSpotify Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/GenerationHealth YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/57hxe6aj YouTube Clips - https://tinyurl.com/wzk69tbk Generation Health is a weekly podcast discussing cutting edge research and time tested best practices to help you live better, longer. Joey DiMatteo (PharmD, CCN), & Dante DiMatteo (PharmD, CSCS) are the second generation in a family dedicated to helping educate listeners so they can make informed decisions about their own health. Incorporating their extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation, they love sharing their wisdom with anyone looking to improve their life! CHAPTERS: 01:42 - Behind the Counter 05:06 - Antibiotics in lifestock 07:12 - Adverse Drug Events 09:53 - How do ADRs occur? 12:44 - How serious can ADRs be? 14:39 - Medication Errors 23:52 - How often do ADRs occur? 26:43 - How do you report ADRs? 28:31 - Why should you accept any risk when taking a drug? 33:06 - Serious and non-preventable ADRs 43:51 - Serious and Preventable ADRs 50:11 - Ameliorable but serious ADRs 54:27 - Practical Takeaways 59:19 - Show Outro SHOW NOTES: 1) Melatonin Gut-Brain Study - https://tinyurl.com/4rprr6c2 2) Chick-Fil-A Antibiotics - https://tinyurl.com/ycy5p7ec 3) ADE vs ADR vs Errors - https://tinyurl.com/y9cxm9jb 4) ADRs in Primary Care (Study) - https://tinyurl.com/5n6ck33r 5) ADRs in Ambulatory Care (Study) - https://tinyurl.com/n34mr4vy 6) Annual ADR Reporting (Study) - https://tinyurl.com/2ns4cv6n 7) ADR Reporting Analysis (Study) - https://tinyurl.com/3d5xw4ew  DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should NOT disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.