154: Expensive urine, or total game-changer?
When it comes to supplements, I’m a HUGE nerd. In fact, I use dozens of supplements every single day – and they have a major impact on the way I look and feel.
But the truth is, it wasn’t always that way.
In fact, I used to joke that supplements only made for expensive urine.
And while I’ve changed my opinion — it’s TRUE that not all supplements are created equal.
Unfortunately, some of the supplements you’ll find on store shelves aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
Which is why high-quality supplements are so important — they can have a DRAMATIC effect on your health and longevity and are WELL worth the time and money.
But how do you decipher between a supplement that will do what it says on the label and one that’s completely bogus?
Well, my guest is here to help. He’s Hector Lopez, a physician-scientist with a uniquely diverse background in sports medicine, exercise science, nutritional biochemistry and clinical research.
Dr. Lopez co-owns and directs an integrated “Triad” of B2B companies within the dietary supplement, functional foods and medical foods spaces.
And on today’s episode, he and I reveal the shocking truth about many of the supplements on the market, share insider tips for choosing the highest-quality options, and discuss the amazing new compound discovered by Dr. Lopez himself that can help YOU boost your energy and help you lead a longer, happier life.
On this episode you’ll learn:
- The scary truth about the majority of supplements on the market – and what some “doctor-designed” supplement companies may be hiding from you (6:00)
- 3 dead giveaways for identifying low-quality, ineffective supplements – and 2 “label tricks” for finding a high-quality alternative(10:00)
- Why some supplement ingredients are potentially DANGEROUS — and how to avoid them (16:00)
- 6 “non-negotiable” supplements – and the one supplement I recommend to ALL of my patients (especially during COVID-19) (19:00)
- The “life-sustaining” compound you need to know about – and how taking it in the form of a supplement could support your energy, metabolism, immune function, and more (22:00)
- The longevity discoveries that are keeping me up at night (plus, the newly discovered health ingredients to look for soon) (39:00)
- 2 simple tips for following my Plant Paradox program — for people who DON’T want to lose weight (42:00)
Thank you to today’s sponsors, Theragun and Uprising foods! Get a 30-day Theragun trial free by going to www.theragun.com/GUNDRY. Check out www.uprisingfood.com/Gundry and get FREE shipping with your order.
Mentioned on this episode:
Supplement Safety Solutions (Dr. Lopez’s company)
The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get‑Up‑and‑Go Has Got up and Gone – (pre-order here!)
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