Every era has its elixirs. The ancients had tinctures of mercury. The Victorians had cocaine cough drops. We, the modern wellness wanderers, have supplements—powders and pills, scoops and sachets, promises wrapped in slick branding. But what happens when you start asking: does any of it actually do anything?

In this episode of Build for Health, Pete Wright and Srdjan Injac open the supplement cabinet. With the quiet intensity of a forensic scientist and the cheer of your favorite gym buddy, Srdjan walks us through what belongs in your shaker bottle and what belongs in the trash. Protein? Yes—but only the right kind. Creatine? Mandatory for everyone over 30, and no, that’s not hyperbole. Pre-workouts? Maybe. But let’s talk about the caffeine arms race.

And don’t even get him started on Gatorade.

What emerges is a surprising theory: that our approach to supplements isn’t about optimization—it’s about compensation. We’re patching holes in lifestyles that are increasingly brittle. But if we understand the science, the sourcing, and—most importantly—ourselves, we can make better choices. Or at least add a little watermelon-flavored saltwater before leg day.

So before you shake, scoop, or stir, press play.

Links & Notes

• LMNT Electrolyte Drink
• Thentic Nutrition (available on Amazon)