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I am delighted to have Shawn Wells, affectionately known as the Ingredientologist, joining me again today. Shawn is a leading nutritional biochemist and health optimization expert. He is also a biohacker and the formulator of over 500 supplements, foods, beverages, and cosmeceuticals.\xa0\nIn our conversation today, we cover how to evaluate the quality of supplements, explain what proprietary blends represent, and explore several exciting new supplements like Peptide 185, Paraxanthine, and various nootropic agents. Shawn shares his optimal supplement stacks for sleep, metabolism, gut health, and regulating blood sugar, diving into the impact of delivery systems, including transdermal approaches and IV therapies. He also offers guidance on setting intentions and affirmations around supplement consumption.\xa0\nI trust that you will find this conversation with Shawn Wells as enjoyable and informative as I did while recording it.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nShawn shares his concerns about quality control in supplement manufacturing.\n\nWhy it is essential to buy supplements only from trusted brands when ordering from big retailers\n\nShawn discusses the potential benefits of the new supplement, Peptide 185, for muscle protein synthesis.\n\nThe potential leucine holds for age-related muscle loss and sports nutrition.\xa0\n\nShawn dives into the physical effects of the caffeine metabolite paraxanthine.\n\nBDNF-boosting ingredients for neuroplasticity and brain protection\n\nHow adaptogenic herbs can increase resilience and improve sleep quality, energy, and focus\n\nShawn highlights the importance of physical movement and proper posture for maintaining physical health.\n\nHow a leaky gut can lead to immunological problems and cognitive impairment\n\nShawn explores the effectiveness of supplementation versus methods like high-intensity interval training for boosting NAD levels.\n\nShawn explains how to use intention and affirmations to maximize the absorption of supplements.\n\n\nBio: Shawn Wells:\nShawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is the world\u2019s leading nutritional biochemist and expert on health optimization.\nMeet the Ingredientologist, a visionary scientist behind over 1000 groundbreaking formulations, including 25 patented ingredients like Paraxanthine, Teacrine, Dynamine, and Dihydroberberine. Once a Chief Clinical Dietitian, he has empowered thousands with innovative health solutions like keto, paleo, fasting, and supplements, overcoming his own battles with Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and more.\nAs a world-renowned thought leader on mitochondrial health, he has spoken on five continents and featured in acclaimed documentaries and podcasts. Discover his practical, research-backed solutions in "The ENERGY Formula," hailed by USA Today, Forbes, and an Amazon best-seller. Experience greater resilience and boundless energy under his expert guidance.\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\xa0\xa0\n\nFollow on Twitter\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\nConnect with Shawn Wells\n\nOn his website\xa0\n\nShawn\u2019s biohacking book, The Energy Formula\n\n\nOn Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, and TikTok\xa0\n\n\nPrevious Episode Mentioned\nEp. 126 \u2013 Plant Medicine: Bio-Hacking Your Way to Optimum Health featuring Shawn Wells