#465 Dr Trevor Kouritzin - Supplement Quality, Safety, and Counterfeiting

Dr Trevor Kouritzin holds a doctorate in medicine and a master’s in human nutrition. Trevor works in supplement formulation and joins me to share his expertise in:Is there a problem with quality across the supplement industryHow does third-party testing workHow are American and Canadian regulations differentWhat is “nitrogen spiking” in protein powder and is this still an issueThe problem with “proprietary blends” in supplementsIs counterfeiting supplements an issue and where does it occur mostWhat happens when omega-3 supplements oxidize and why it’s a problemHow you can choose better omega-3 sources and protect against oxidationWhat supplements have evidence-based value for an everyday enthusiastWhy vitamin D and magnesium are important to pay attention toWhat the evidence really says about collagenThe good and the bad about caffeineAnd much moreInstagram: @trevorkouritzinCHAPTERS01:09 Supplement Quality Basics02:03 Canada vs US Rules04:45 Sponsor Break – MacrosFirst05:54 Third-Party Certifications08:00 Banned Substances Reality10:02 Banned Stimulants And Gray Areas12:35 Proprietary Blends Explained14:22 Protein Nitrogen Spiking18:53 Amazon Supplement Pitfalls23:10 Sponsor Break – Just Bite Me Meals24:16 Counterfeit Supplements Overseas26:33 Protein Margins And Economics27:16 Omega-3 Oxidation Teaser27:57 Omega-3 Essentials29:14 Fish Oil Storage31:02 Spotting Quality Brands32:27 Rancidity Smell Test33:22 Core Supplements List36:24 Vitamin D Nuances38:51 How Products Get Made41:51 Collagen Misconceptions46:15 Athlete Electrolytes49:49 Caffeine Tolerance ResetSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you make smarter decisions about supplements, you can support the show by:• Subscribing and checking out more episodes• Sharing it on social media (tag me — I’ll respond)• Sending it to someone who uses supplements regularlyFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select: ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know Andrew sent you