In this episode, we sit down with Shawn Wells, "The World's Greatest Formulator," to explore the hidden detriments behind caffeine addiction and how it may be negatively impacting our health and energy levels. He shares more on paraxanthine, a novel compound that could offer a better solution for those seeking enhanced focus and alertness without the negative side effects of caffeine. We also delve into the fascinating world of psychedelics, discussing both micro- and macro-dosing, and how these practices can unlock new pathways for mental health, creativity, and well-being.
Shawn’s voice has resonated on international platforms and is a globally acclaimed nutritional biochemistry expert, revered as “The World’s Greatest Formulator” in the supplement industry. With over 2 decades of experience, he has formulated more than 1100+ products, which are distributed worldwide. He holds over 40 patented novel ingredients, including market-leading innovations such as efinityⓇ (Paraxanthine), diluecine, TeaCrine and Dynamine. As a nutritional biochemist, Registered Dietitian, and Certified Sports Nutritionist, Shawn has notably been a Fellow in the International Society of Sports Nutrition and has over ten years of experience as a Chief Clinical Dietitian in both acute hospital and skilled nurse settings.
Having overcome personal health challenges including Epstein-Barr virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumor, Shawn stands as a beacon of hope and information resource for countless individuals. His passion for health and wellness is further evident through his contributions in masterminds, conferences, magazines and TV appearances worldwide.
SHOW NOTES:
0:51 Welcome to the show!
6:27 Shawn Wells’ Bio
7:42 Welcome him to the podcast!
10:03 Habituation vs Dependence
11:18 3 Metabolites of Caffeine
14:18 The Benefits of Paraxanthine
15:30 Studies on Paraxanthine vs Coffee
22:43 Origin and Purpose of Caffeine in nature
23:56 Green Tea structure & benefits
26:42 “Drinking caffeine today is stealing energy from tomorrow”
30:21 How to keep the ‘coffee experience’
32:20 *Cycle Care Ad*
34:55 Addicted to the frazzle
41:40 His favorite class of supplements
44:20 Impact on Adrenals & Nervous System
46:30 Drink Update’s ingredients
49:07 Paraxanthine in supplement-form
50:12 Lauren’s experience with multi-tasking
50:49 Echo-dosing
53:27 Micro vs Macro-dosing
57:21 Biology of Belief
1:00:56 Renee’s medicine experiences
1:02:15 Finding safety in facilitators & NLP
1:06:24 Respecting other’s beliefs
1:08:05 Imbalance in Feminine vs Masculine
1:13:28 Self-love vs Self-loathing
1:23:42 Where to find Drink Update
1:24:41 Thanks for tuning in!
RESOURCES:
DrinkUpdate.com - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES
IG: DrinkUpdate
enfinityenergy.com
https://shawnwells.com/
https://www.instagram.com/shawnwells/
https://www.energyformula.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/shawnwells
https://www.facebook.com/Ingredientologist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingredientologist/
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In this episode, we sit down with Shawn Wells, "The World's Greatest Formulator," to explore the hidden detriments behind caffeine addiction and how it may be negatively impacting our health and energy levels. He shares more on paraxanthine, a novel compound that could offer a better solution for those seeking enhanced focus and alertness without the negative side effects of caffeine. We also delve into the fascinating world of psychedelics, discussing both micro- and macro-dosing, and how these practices can unlock new pathways for mental health, creativity, and well-being.
Shawn’s voice has resonated on international platforms and is a globally acclaimed nutritional biochemistry expert, revered as “The World’s Greatest Formulator” in the supplement industry. With over 2 decades of experience, he has formulated more than 1100+ products, which are distributed worldwide. He holds over 40 patented novel ingredients, including market-leading innovations such as efinityⓇ (Paraxanthine), diluecine, TeaCrine and Dynamine. As a nutritional biochemist, Registered Dietitian, and Certified Sports Nutritionist, Shawn has notably been a Fellow in the International Society of Sports Nutrition and has over ten years of experience as a Chief Clinical Dietitian in both acute hospital and skilled nurse settings.
Having overcome personal health challenges including Epstein-Barr virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumor, Shawn stands as a beacon of hope and information resource for countless individuals. His passion for health and wellness is further evident through his contributions in masterminds, conferences, magazines and TV appearances worldwide.
SHOW NOTES:
0:51 Welcome to the show!
6:27 Shawn Wells’ Bio
7:42 Welcome him to the podcast!
10:03 Habituation vs Dependence
11:18 3 Metabolites of Caffeine
14:18 The Benefits of Paraxanthine
15:30 Studies on Paraxanthine vs Coffee
22:43 Origin and Purpose of Caffeine in nature
23:56 Green Tea structure & benefits
26:42 “Drinking caffeine today is stealing energy from tomorrow”
30:21 How to keep the ‘coffee experience’
32:20 *Cycle Care Ad*
34:55 Addicted to the frazzle
41:40 His favorite class of supplements
44:20 Impact on Adrenals & Nervous System
46:30 Drink Update’s ingredients
49:07 Paraxanthine in supplement-form
50:12 Lauren’s experience with multi-tasking
50:49 Echo-dosing
53:27 Micro vs Macro-dosing
57:21 Biology of Belief
1:00:56 Renee’s medicine experiences
1:02:15 Finding safety in facilitators & NLP
1:06:24 Respecting other’s beliefs
1:08:05 Imbalance in Feminine vs Masculine
1:13:28 Self-love vs Self-loathing
1:23:42 Where to find Drink Update
1:24:41 Thanks for tuning in!
RESOURCES:
DrinkUpdate.com - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES
IG: DrinkUpdate
enfinityenergy.com
https://shawnwells.com/
https://www.instagram.com/shawnwells/
https://www.energyformula.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/shawnwells
https://www.facebook.com/Ingredientologist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingredientologist/
Amazon: The Energy Formula
Episode #94: The Energy Formula with Shawn Wells
BiOptimizers’ Cycle Care - code: biohackerbabes10
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