Navigating the Supplement Maze: Uncovering the Truth About Ingredients, Testing, and Amazon Ratings with Gene Bruno

Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping – just leave us a review on iTunes and let us know!Ever wonder if you're really getting what you pay for with supplements? In a world of bold claims and confusing labels, it's tough to know who to trust. Today's guest, Gene Bruno, a 44-year veteran of the dietary supplement industry, dives deep into the heart of this complex world.Gene shares his insights on everything from deciphering structure-function claims and the impact of the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act to the shocking truth about supplement testing (hint: 50% might not pass the test!). He also reveals the potential pitfalls of buying supplements on Amazon and why those 5-star ratings might not tell the whole story.Whether you're a seasoned supplement user or just starting to explore, this episode is packed with essential knowledge to help you make informed decisions about your health. Tune in as Gene arms you with the tools to navigate the supplement maze and separate fact from fiction.Guest Bio:Gene Bruno is a professor emeritus of nutraceutical science with Huntington University of Health Sciences and the chief scientific officer of Nutraland USA, Inc. With graduate degrees in nutrition and herbal medicine, Gene is a 44-year veteran of the dietary supplement industry. He has developed natural products for dozens of companies, educated retailers and healthcare professionals, and written extensively on nutrition, herbal medicine, and integrative health.Resources:Discover the groundbreaking ESS60 molecule, proven to extend life by 90%, at MyVitalC.com.Connect with Gene Bruno - Email - [email protected] - Website - https://nutralandusa.com/ - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gene-bruno-ms-mhs-rh-ahg-2ab0508/ Connect with Christopher Burres- Website - https://www.myvitalc.com/- Website - https://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/