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Claim Text: Dr. Igor Koturbash, a professor and co-director of the Center for Dietary Supplements Research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, stated that transdermal drug delivery is a real science, but that doesn’t mean any other compound can be successfully delivered through the skin.
Simplified Text: Dr. Igor Koturbash, a professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, stated in September 2026 that transdermal drug delivery is a real science, but not all compounds can be successfully delivered through the skin.
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Claim Maker: Dr. Igor Koturbash
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-21", "person": "Dr. Igor Koturbash", "organization": "University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences" }
Subject Tags: Science Dietary Supplements Transdermal Delivery
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 8:07 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 8:07 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Do Supplement Patches Actually Work?

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/well/health-wellness-patches-supplements.html

Wellness patches are marketed to deliver vitamins and herbal extracts through the skin, similar to nicotine patches. However, experts question their effectiveness and whether ingredients can be absorbed transdermally.

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