Behind The Scenes: Getting Down and Dirty in the Supplement Industry

The World’s Greatest Formulator, Shawn Wells joins the show to shed light on the dark sides of the supplement industry. I ask Shawn to share his top tips on selecting supplements so you guys don't need to waste your money anymore. Shawn talks about his personal experience with things like chronic fatigue syndrome, Epstein-Barr, fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and he talks openly about psychedelics.

Who is Shawn Wells? 

Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is a product formulator and expert in the fields of performance nutrition, longevity, fitness and supplementation. He earned his master’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he studied nutritional biochemistry with a minor in exercise science. Shawn is a Registered Dietitian with a decade of experience as a Chief Clinical Dietitian in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. He is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist and has worked with celebrity clients and professional athletes.

On the road to being dubbed “The World’s Greatest Formulator”, Biohacktivitst, and Keto Authority, Shawn faced and overcame significant obstacles with his own health—weight issues, depression, autoimmune conditions (Epstein-Barr, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), two cervical discs replacements, and a pituitary adenoma, which is a type of brain tumor. They say everything happens for a reason, and in Shawn’s case, his health problems led him down a winding path that required him to find science-based solutions, and they sparked his personal passion for biohacking.

Highlights

[4:40] 2020 - Blessing or Curse?

[11:01] The origin story of the world's greatest formulator 

[23:10] Homeostasis

[30:31] Misunderstandings about plant medicine and psychedelics

[44:05] Behind the scenes of the Supplements Industry

[53:03] Apple cider vinegar

[57:30] Formulating

[1:04:34] Nootropics and cognitive enhancers

[1:15:30] The ENERGY Formula

Resources

The ENERGY Formula by Shawn Wells

examine.com

Sponsors

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Continue Your High Performance Journey with Shawn Wells