Herbal and botanical supplements may sound like a natural way to look after your body. But what’s the truth about their effectiveness? In the final episode of this series of our health and wellbeing podcast, we sit down with Shefalee Loth, a public health nutritionist at Which?, and Sophie Medlin, founder of City Dietitians to explain what herbal supplements actually are and what science there is to back up the claims on the labels. From turmeric to echinacea, St John's wort to ashwagandha, they detail what you should consider before introducing these into your daily routine. If you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to member exclusive podcasts and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership. Read more about herbal and botanical supplements & sign up for our free monthly Food & Health newsletter
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You're losing money if your savings rate is less than 4%
Making money from your savings is an essential way to ensure your money is beating inflation. But it’s not as straightforward as it seems. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money journalist Matthew Jenkin who shares new Which? research that shows a third of us still consider branch access important when deciding which provider to keep our money with. Plus, Head of News at Moneyfacts, Adam French, crunches the numbers to reveal that physical bank branches are lagging behind challenger banks for the best savings rates on the market. Find out more about the best savings accuont on the market & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter What are the best Cash Isas right now? Listen to our episode about community banking hubs Click here to send us an email Get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance
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How to cut the cost of your weekly shop
In this episode of Which? Shorts, we share some of the tried and tested ways that you can save money on supermarket shopping. Food inflation probably wasn't on your radar until the start of the decade. That was when the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and other global supply issues sent it soaring. It currently sits at 5.4% as of the three months to the end of August 2025.Today, we weigh up the effectiveness of price-matching, loyalty cards and discount retailers on reducing the amount you spend at the checkout. Read more on how to beat rising food prices & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price
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Can probiotics alone fix an unhealthy gut?
Probiotic foods and supplements can be pricey, and it's hard to cut through the clever marketing to know what's worth buying, and what's best left on the shelf. In the fifth episode of a brand new series of our health and wellbeing podcast, we sit down with Shefalee Loth, a public health nutritionist at Which?, and Sophie Medlin, founder of City Dietitians to explain what probiotics are and who should consider adding them into their daily routine. Plus, for the first time ever, Which? has tested and reviewed probiotic supplements from a range of suppliers. We reveal some of the best on the market, plus which of those received the coveted Which? Best Buy. Which? members can listen to the full episode where we reveal our test results by clicking here. If you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to the podcast and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership. Read all of our reviews of probiotic supplements & sign up for our free monthly Food & Health newsletter
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The real-life consequences of having your identity stolen
Having your identity stolen is far from ideal, but the consequences could last a lot longer than you’d expect. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? scams expert Faye Lipson and Steve Goddard from financial crime prevention firm Featurespace to explain how fraudsters are diversifying their skillset to find new ways to steal our ID. They explain how AI is lowering the barriers of entry for scammers, and what you can do to keep your data safe. Read more about how scammers are targeting us & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Find out how to check your credit score & read more on how to join the Cifas Protective Register Sign up for our free Scam Alerts service Click here to send us an email Get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance
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