Supplement Engineer Podcast

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In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Eric Trexler.

 

Eric holds a PhD in Human Movement Science from UNC-Chapel Hill. He also serves as the Director of Education for Stronger by Science and hosts the Stronger by Science podcast -- the "first fitness" podcast.

To top it off, Eric is also a prominent researcher, coach, and professional natural bodybuilder.

In this episode, Eric and I discuss a wide array of topics, including:

Hosting the Stronger By Science podcast and "allowing" Greg Nuckols the privilege of co-hosting the show...sometimes.

His current duties at Stronger by Science

Caffeine in pre workouts and blunting the perception of pain

Eric's love of all things coffee

Eric's first experience with dietary supplements

Reasonable expectations for supplement users

Judging new supplements on a "scale from 0 to creatine monohydrate"

Synergy between compounds and using partial doses of complimentary ingredients

An inside look into actual supplement research

Judging the plausibility of a new supplement study and when to step back and take a breath

When does he feel comfortable recommended a new supplement to clients or experimenting with it himself

The paradox 

Eric's recently published review on L-Citrulline supplements

L-Citrulline vs Citrulline Malate

Eric's experience with nootropics

Recommended nootropics for those new users

The proclivity of supplement usage among top tier natural bodybuilders

Dr. Trexler IG: https://www.instagram.com/trexlerfitness/

Stronger By Science IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialstrongerbyscience/

Stronger By Science Website: https://www.strongerbyscience.com

 

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In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, Justin Hall, founder of Supplement Snoop, makes his third appearance on the podcast. 

In this episode, Justin and I discuss some of the most common questions we receive from supplement consumers as well as a range of productivity and business related topics, including:

Most annoying questions we get

Do you need to cycle pre workouts

Nootropics dosing and inter-individual differences

The importance of context when answering a question

Alpha GPC vs CDP-Choline

Difficulty with finding motivation to produce content for yourself when you're constantly producing content for others

Favorite sleep aids we've used

how to work past a slump or "funk" in work when it's self-induced at the hands of a nootropic

Justin's recent experience with Ghost Legend Guzman V3

Supplement Snoop IG: https://www.instagram.com/supplementsnoop/

Supplement Snoop Website: https://www.supplementsnoop.com

Behind the Supps Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-supps-untold-stories-behind-your-supplement/id1438611329

 

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Supplement Engineer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNACHGhSRNCc98hHgBZhk_A?view_as=subscriber

 

In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, we take a break from the supplement-intensive talks as I'm joined by Matt Schifferle -- founder of the Red Delta Project, 5th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and PCC Team Leader with Dragon Doors.

I've been a huge fan of Matt's work for several years as we share a love of martial arts, building muscle through bodyweight exercise, and taking a no-nonsense approach to health and fitness.

This episode was a blast, filled with lots of great, easy-to-understand information.

In this episode, Matt and I discuss:

Matt's history in fitness and the founding of the Red Delta Project

What does the "Red Delta Project" mean?

Different philosophies or camps of calisthenics ("toning" circuit-style vs party tricks vs muscle building)

How has his approach to training developed since starting back in 2009

The roots of grind-style calisthenics

Matt's daily diet, training, and supplementation regimen

Challenging the "myths" around bodyweight training and building muscle

The delicate balance between intensity vs volume and muscle growth

Challenges with selling honesty, hard work, and simplicity in a fitness world mired in gimmicks, fads, and quick fixes

What's in store for RDP the remainder of 2019 and into 2020

Red Delta Project IG: https://www.instagram.com/red.delta.project/

Red Delta Project YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RedDeltaproject

Red Delta Project Website: https://www.youtube.com/RedDeltaproject

Red Delta Project E-mail: [email protected]

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In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by Marc Burton -- founder & CEO of Iron Brothers Supplements and creator of Relentless Pre Workout.

In this episode, Marc and I discuss:

The founding of Iron Brothers Supplements

His time in the oil and gas field

Overcoming early adulthood challenges and channeling addictive qualities for the better

Earliest memories with training and supplementation

Canada's stringent regulatory process for dietary supplements

Difficulties in formulating quality supplements in Canada

Challenges with growing a young brand on Amazon

Dealing with the ever-changing landscape of what ingredients are "legal" to use

His daily supplement and training regimen

Biggest gripes with the supplement industry at large

Upcoming releases for 2019 and 2020

Iron Brothers Supplements IG: https://www.instagram.com/ironbrotherssupplements/

Iron Brothers Website: https://www.ironbrothers.com

Marc Burton IG: https://www.instagram.com/bringer_of_gains/ 

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Supp Engr Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D6M54tttp09QorWfBn5AO

Supplement Engineer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNACHGhSRNCc98hHgBZhk_A?view_as=subscriber

 

In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by Robert Darcy -- founder of CNS (Complete Nutritional Sciences) Supplements, makers of Lab Grade and PhysoFuel pre workouts.

In this episode, Robert and I discuss:

The founding of CNS Supplements

Robert's history battling Celiac disease

All things gut health and the microbiome

Difference between franchise and corporate supplement stores

Pet peeves with the supplement industry and dietary supplement claims

The design philosophy behind CNS Supplements

Challenges with growing a young brand in today's crowded market place

Vetting supplement manufacturers

Caffeine from coffee vs caffeine anhydrous

FitNOx -- one of the newest nitrate-enhancing nitric oxide supplements on the market

Robert's current supplement regimen

Robert's current training split

CNS Supplements IG: https://www.instagram.com/cnssupplements/

CNS Supplements Website: https://cnssupplements.com

 

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Supplement Engineer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNACHGhSRNCc98hHgBZhk_A?view_as=subscriber

 

In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm re-joined by my good friend and owner of the Supplement Snoop App -- Justin Hall.

In this episode, Justin and I discuss:

What's new with the Supplement Snoop app since our last podcast (features, capabilities, etc.)

is the current Supplement Snoop app everything he originally envisioned when creating it?

the Supplement Snoop "insider" community for subscribers

the importance of context and experience when dealing using a new dietary supplement

3rd-party testing and lab-verified companies in the Supplement Snoop app

Recent ingredients added to the "watch dog" list of the FDA

why is the manufacturing process of dietary supplement so secretive

new ingredients that we find interesting and those that are overrated

why "less is more" with nootropics

Justin's current supplement regimen

Justin's current training split

Supplement Snoop IG: https://www.instagram.com/supplementsnoop/

Supplement Snoop Website: https://www.supplementsnoop.com

Behind the Supps Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-supps-untold-stories-behind-your-supplement/id1438611329

 

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Supplement Engineer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNACHGhSRNCc98hHgBZhk_A?view_as=subscriber

 

In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm re-joined by my good friend and owner of Apollon Nutrition -- Robert Samborsky.

In this episode, Robbie and I discuss:

Recent happenings with Apollon Nutrition (new products, formulas, etc. for 2019)

Dealing with critics ("haters") as a brand grows and develops

Staying true to your founding concepts

How much caffeine is too much in a pre workout

Will prop blends in dietary supplements ever go away?

Recent "banning" of stimulants by the FDA (higenamine, Hordenine, DMHA, etc.)

Why do people want to limit the amount of caffeine in dietary supplements but not regulate how much coffee you can order

What does it take to be considered among the "best" companies in the supplement industry

EAA vs BCAA formulas

Robbie's daily supplement regimen

Apollon Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/apollonnutrition/

Robert Samborksy IG: https://www.instagram.com/robik2075/

Apollon Nutrition Website: https://www.apollonnutrition.com

  

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In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined the first guest ever on the Supplement Engineer podcast, my good friend and owner of ATP Nutrition -- Daniel Valdez.

In this episode, Daniel and I discuss:

Recent happening with ATP Nutrition (new products, formulas, etc. for 2019)

Challenges in overseeing more than one supplement brand

Juggling work, family life, and training

What does it take to be successful in today's supplement market?

Is innovation in the supplement industry dead?

How can companies differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded market space?

Does "lifestyle" branding alienate consumers age 35+?

We also do some listener Q&A including:

Thoughts on natural testosterone boosters for men over 40

do natural muscle builder supplements (epicatechin, laxogenin, phosphatidic acid) work?

arachidonic acid

Do fat burners actually do anything to help you lose fat?

our ideal pump pre workout stack

ATP Nutrition IG: https://www.instagram.com/atpnutrition/

Daniel Valdez IG: https://www.instagram.com/danielvaldz/

ATP Nutrition: https://www.atpnutrition.com

  

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In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined Chris Yandoli -- founder of InnovaPharm.

In this episode, Chris and I discuss:

his origin story in the supplement industry

his design philosophy when formulating a new product

Chris' daily supplement regimen

importance of brick and mortar retailers for the supplement industry

are brick and mortar retailers dying?

Everyday supplement consumer vs the informed 5%ers 

Prop blends vs semi-transparent blends vs fully transparent supplements

America's stim addiction

is innovation in the supplement industry dead?

how does he go about identifying new ingredients to incorporate into his products

Differences in formulating for the US vs European supplement market

New product/flavor releases for 2019

InnovaPharm IG: https://www.instagram.com/innovapharm/

InnovaPharm Website: https://innovapharm.com

 

More About InnovaPharm: 

"InnovaPharm is a company founded on a few simple principles: bringing highly effective products to market featuring innovative ingredients and ground-breaking extracts, and, providing customers with products that consistently help them reach their goals.

From day one we have made quality and customer satisfaction our number one goals and, with your continued support, we will continue to release products to fit all of your supplemental needs.

We take great measures to ensure each product contains ingredients that are research-backed and synergistic to allow for maximum effectiveness.

We work with our partners to research and standardize our herbal extracts in ways that other companies are not willing to invest the time, money, and effort into. This allows our extracts to be targeted for specific needs based on the relevant research into the chemical constituents of the herbs.

This process may take more time, but, we believe that quality, consistency and reliability are paramount to delivering products that continuously deliver great results."

 

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In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined Dr. Scott W. Stevenson.

 

Dr. Scott is a highly accomplished individual with decades of experience in the fitness industry.

He holds a PhD in Applied Exercise Physiology from the University of Georgia. He's also a licensed acupuncturist, published author, competitive bodybuilder, and the creator of FORTITUDE TRAINING.

 

In this wide-ranging, 90+ minute episode, Dr. Scott and I discuss:

his early days of weight lifting

the hardest training program Scott ever completed

his first experience with supplements

his current supplement regimen

supplement recommendations with his clients

using supplements to cover up poor diet, exercise, and sleep

when does a supplement warrant personal testing

Deep dive into Futureceuticals S7 plant-based nitric oxide booster

antioxidants, exercise performance, and the hypertrophic response

carryover of a study's results to real life

the over exaggeration of supplement claims in relation to what the research actually says

supplement industry policing itself

Dr. Scott Stevenson IG: https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training/

Fortitude Training Website: https://drscottstevenson.com/index.html

 

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