Today we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the least regulated health spaces out there: the supplement industry. I sat down with Melissa Crispell—traditional naturopath, nutrition specialist, and president of Pure Essentials—to uncover the dirty secrets hiding in your so-called “natural” supplements.
Melissa spent over 15 years teaching practitioners how to interpret functional lab data and build programs rooted in real health, but what she’s exposing today hits a whole new level. From fillers like citric acid made with mold, to chronic inflammation disguised as “sensitivity,” Melissa shares why reading a label isn’t nearly enough—and what you need to do instead.
This one’s not just about supplements—it’s about reclaiming your family's health in a world that profits off your confusion.
Key Takeaways
The Role of Citric Acid – Understanding how this common additive is typically derived from mold and may trigger chronic inflammation in sensitive individuals.
Hidden Ingredients in “Clean” Supplements – Why even the most trusted labels may include toxic fillers like silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate that accumulate over time.
The Impact of Chronic Exposure – How long-term reactions to hidden ingredients can masquerade as autoimmune conditions and other chronic illnesses.
Knowing What You’re Buying – Why reading labels isn’t enough and how companies like Pure Essentials are changing the supplement industry standard.
How the System Keeps You in the Dark – A breakdown of how medical and supplement industries benefit from misinformation and limited consumer awareness.
Empowering Families Through Education – Why learning to decode ingredient sourcing and manufacturing processes is crucial to living an “undoctored” life.
Where to Find Our Guest
Melissa Crispell’s website: https://melissacrispell.com
Email: melissa@pure-essentials.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_crispell/
Facebook (Wellness Page): https://www.facebook.com/LongTermWellness.official
Facebook (Personal Page): https://www.facebook.com/TheMelissaCrispell
Pure Essentials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ShopPureEssentials
Pure Essentials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PureEssentialsStore
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ShopPureEssentials
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_PureEssentials
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shoppureessentials
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PureEssentials
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shoppureessentials
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pure-essentials-supplements
Links & Resources
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