#57 - Shawn Wells - The Supplement Industry Is Lying To You — Here's Proof

Shawn Wells, a renowned supplement formulator, demystifies the role of a supplement formulator, discusses the pitfalls of proprietary blends, and shares insights on effective supplementation strategies including creatine, collagen, and emerging nutrients like paraxanthine-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Shawn's Instagram: HEREShawn's website: HERE-00:00 The danger of proprietary blends11:58 How the supplement industry is regulated17:19 How to identify quality brands23:59 Counterfeiting and what to watch for27:18 The case for creatine mega-dosing30:26 Personal experiences with creatine32:45 Caffeine metabolism and alternatives34:08 What is paraxanthine?36:54 Paraxanthine vs caffeine39:04 How to use paraxanthine effectively42:59 Top supplements for general wellness54:07 Why lithium and boron matter01:00:12 Other key supplements for your health