Sep 24, 2021
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Listeners can find Shawn Wells
at his website https://shawnwells.com/,
and on Instagram @shawnwells
Shawn Wells is one of the
world’s leading nutritional biochemists and experts on health
optimization. He has formulated over 500 supplements, food,
beverages, and cosmeceuticals and patented 10 novel ingredients.
Formerly a Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a decade of clinical
experience, he has counseled thousands of people on innovative
health solutions. He has also personally overcome various health
issues including Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,
Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary
tumor.
As a world-renowned
thought-leader on mitochondrial health, his insights have been
prominently featured in documentaries, podcasts, and on morning
television. His expertise can help any health-conscious individual
to better manage stress and experience greater resilience and more
energy through utilizing his practical research-backed
solutions.
His book, "The ENERGY Formula"
has been recognized by both USA Today and Forbes as well as an
Amazon best-seller in multiple categories.
In this episode, Shawn and I chat all about his new book
“The Energy Formula” and discuss Shawn’s top three supplements for
sleep, stress, and exercise. Shawn gives his tips on how to find
quality supplements in a saturated market and why he considers
sodium to be one of the most underrated, yet powerful tools for
performance.
Top Takeaways:
- Three factors to take into consideration when
buying a quality supplement
- Two supplements that pair well with
melatonin
- One of the most underrated pre-workout
supplements
- Benefits to taking Dihydroberberine
Show Notes:
- [0:00] Rachel gives a brief introduction of
guest Shawn Wells @shawnwells
- [1:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill!
Rachel welcomes guest Shawn Wells
- [2:30] Shawn dives into his background as a
nutritional biochemist
- [4:00] The Energy Formula
- [4:00] Question: What would you recommend
people look for when seeking out a quality supplement?
- [4:30] Check out www.energyformula.com to listen to the first couple of chapters for
free!
- [10:30] What are proprietary blends in
supplements?
- [13:00] www.examine.com , www.pubmed.gov
- [19:00] Question: What are your thoughts
on
melatonin and would you
recommend it as a sleep aid?
- [28:00] Can you test your melatonin
levels?
- [32:00] If you’re curious about supplements and
dosages, check out https://shawnwells.com/ for more info!
- [33:30] Question: Are there any stress-reducing
supplements that you take or recommend?
- [35:00]
Hormetic
Stress: benefits and
when it can be too much
- [38:00] Question: Can you talk about the
importance of finding the sweet spot between performance vs.
recovery?
- [45:00] Question: Do you recommend any
pre-workout and post-workout supplements?
- [45:00]
Theacrine and
Dynamin
- [53:00] Question: Are there any post-workout
supplements you stand by?
- [53:30]
Dr. Rob Wildman PhD, RD,
FISSN
- [1:02:00] Question: What are your top three
immune health supplements?
- [1:02:00]
Active Hexose Correlated Compound
(AHCC)
- [1:03:30]
Lysine
- [1:10:00] Question: What about
elderberry?
- [1:11:30]
Dihydroberberine
- [1:12:30] If you want to check out more from
Shawn Wells you can find him at his website https://shawnwells.com/, and on Instagram @shawnwells and his book The Energy Formula is available on
his website or
amazon
- [1:14:00]
Episode 43: All Things PROTEIN with
Shawn Wells,
Episode 33: Top 5 Supplements
Everyone Should Consider with Shawn Wells
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Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist,
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