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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 13 MIN

Bitesize: Still Exhausted? Why Your Supplement Stack Isn’t Working | Dr Jacey Folkers

from High Performance Health · host Angela Foster

Angela and Dr Jacey Folkers present a bitesize focusing upon the critical role of B vitamins and other supplements in energy production and overall health. They discuss the importance of understanding how B vitamins, particularly B12 in its methylcobalamin form, are essential for red blood cell maturation and energy levels, especially in individuals with genetic mutations like MTHFR KEY TAKEAWAYS: Importance of B Vitamins: B vitamins, particularly B6, B12 (in the form of methylcobalamin), and folate, are crucial for energy production and red blood cell maturation. Impact of Caffeine on B Vitamins: Caffeine acts as a diuretic and stimulant, leading to the depletion of B vitamins in the body Role of CoQ10: CoQ10 is essential for energy production in the body, and its levels can decline with age or due to the use of statin medications Holistic Approach to Health: While supplements can support health, they are not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS: [00:02:39] Importance of B vitamins for energy. [00:03:48] CoQ10 and energy production. [00:07:49] Oxidative stress and longevity. VALUABLE RESOURCES Make Longevity a Lifestyle — Not by doing more, but by doing what matters. Join a powerful community of women who get you inside Live Younger: Longevity for Women, my brand-new membership designed to help you reverse your biological age with science-backed strategies that fit real life. Founding Member offer is open for a limited time —Learn more here Join The High Performance Health Community Link to the full episode - https://lnk.to/EP315 A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Want to Age in Reverse? Join the Longevity Membership built for Women where Science meets Sisterhood & Soul.  Limited time founding member offer.  Learn more here at Live Younger Timeline: Supercharge your energy and upgrade your mitochondria with Mitopure - go to timeline.com/angela  and enter code ANGELA to save 10% ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Angela and Dr Jacey Folkers present a bitesize focusing upon the critical role of B vitamins and other supplements in energy production and overall health. They discuss the importance of understanding how B vitamins, particularly B12 in its methylcobalamin form, are essential for red blood cell maturation and energy levels, especially in individuals with genetic mutations like MTHFR KEY TAKEAWAYS: Importance of B Vitamins: B vitamins, particularly B6, B12 (in the form of methylcobalamin), and folate, are crucial for energy production and red blood cell maturation. Impact of Caffeine on B Vitamins: Caffeine acts as a diuretic and stimulant, leading to the depletion of B vitamins in the body Role of CoQ10: CoQ10 is essential for energy production in the body, and its levels can decline with age or due to the use of statin medications Holistic Approach to Health: While supplements can support health, they are not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS: [00:02:39] Importance of B vitamins for energy. [00:03:48] CoQ10 and energy production. [00:07:49] Oxidative stress and longevity. VALUABLE RESOURCES Make Longevity a Lifestyle — Not by doing more, but by doing what matters. Join a powerful community of women who get you inside Live Younger: Longevity for Women, my brand-new membership designed to help you reverse your biological age with science-backed strategies that fit real life. Founding Member offer is open for a limited time —Learn more here Join The High Performance Health Community Link to the full episode - https://lnk.to/EP315 A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Want to Age in Reverse? Join the Longevity Membership built for Women where Science meets Sisterhood & Soul.  Limited time founding member offer.  Learn more here at Live Younger Timeline: Supercharge your energy and upgrade your mitochondria with Mitopure - go to timeline.com/angela  and enter code ANGELA to save 10% ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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