270. Navigating the Supplement Spectrum & Identifying What’s Right for You with Dr. William Wallace #WellnessWednesdays

I’m happy to have the esteemed Dr. William Wallace, Chief Scientific Officer for several prominent Midwestern nutraceutical companies, join us today. With a master’s degree in exercise and nutrition science and a Ph.D. in health and human performance, Dr. Wallace has a wealth of experience, knowledge, and insight when it comes to understanding what supplements to take (and of course, not take).  His doctoral work focused on the use of cognitive enhancement agents in college students, and he's published peer reviewed literature and conducted research in fields of exercise and nutrition science. Additionally, he has extensive experience in the nutraceutical field and has conducted work in every stage of research and development including clinical research, product development, quality, and compliance. Today, we explore structuring a diet for optimal nutrient intake, the balancing act between supplements and whole foods, and the future of personalized supplementation – diving deep into magnesium and Omega-3s as we explore the characteristics of a healthy diet.  Get ready for an enlightening conversation that bridges the world of academic research with the practical, everyday needs of individuals seeking to enhance their health and performance through informed nutritional choices. Dr. Wallace is such a great resource for what is practical, looking at the research and helping all of us supplement a little bit better. We also cover… (02:00) The Role Supplements Play in Optimizing Health • Moving from academic research to product development in sports supplementation • Life Extension: lifeextension.com • The main drivers of sports nutrition and supplementation • What nutrients most people may be deficient in • How to determine which supplements you do or do not need • What to look for in choline, magnesium, and Omega-3 supplements (31:00) Characteristics of a Healthy Diet + Magnesium Deep Dive • Structuring your diet for optimizing nutrients • 4 characteristics of a healthy diet  • The importance of fiber and types of supplements to take • Symptoms of suboptimal magnesium • Does the type of magnesium supplement really matter?  (42:00) Balancing Supplements With a Nutritious Diet & Insights on Omega-3s • A day in the life of William’s diet • Dr. Wallace shares his hero foods • Being flexible and consistent with the big picture of your diet  • Recommendations for fish intake and Omega-3s • Omega-3 supplement recommendations • How to check on the sourcing and sustainability of a supplement • The future of personalized supplementation * Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement.  Resources: • Instagram: @dr.williamwallace • Podcast: Nutrients Podcast Connect with Kelly: • kellyleveque.com • Instagram: @bewellbykelly • Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly/"...