This episode dives deep into the nutritional supplement industry, demystifying how supplements are made, what to look for as a consumer, and how brands can create truly impactful, transparent products. Sarah Bega shares her expert insights from years of experience helping companies formulate high-quality supplements—most recently, with Core7, which is a whole-food-based, all-in-one supplement with 51 carefully sourced ingredients to improve your overall health and wellbeing. 

Key Themes & Takeaways

1. Transparency is Everything

• Consumers and brands should demand transparency—from sourcing to ingredient levels.
• Many companies use “proprietary blends” to hide underdosing or protect IP, but this often sacrifices consumer trust.

2. The Complex Journey of Supplement Creation

• Developing a supplement like Core 7 involves sourcing ingredients globally, navigating supply chains, testing for purity and potency, and ensuring bioavailability.
• Each ingredient must work both individually and synergistically within the broader formula.

3. Whole Food vs. Synthetic Supplements

• Whole food-based supplements often include important cofactors for absorption and are more bioavailable.
• Not all synthetics are bad; some are necessary or even better in specific cases (e.g., fermented versions).

4. Personalization & Root Cause Thinking

• The future of supplements lies in addressing root causes of health issues, not just symptoms.
• Bioindividuality matters—what works for one person may not work for another.

5. Third-Party Testing ≠ Quality Guarantee

• Testing confirms safety and label accuracy but doesn’t assure efficacy or ingredient superiority.
• Certifications like GMP, NSF, or ISO offer some assurance but must be paired with brand trust.

6. Consumer Education is Key

• Supplement facts panels can be confusing; brands need to educate their audiences clearly.
• Ask the hard questions: “What’s in this? Why is it there? How was it sourced?”

LISTEN/WATCH/SUBSCRIBE TO THE “CORE CONVERSATIONS” PODCAST:

*Apple Music - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/core-conversations/id1821262471⁠ 

*Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1i7fNwe4tEvmFx4UlNmOhp⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1i7fNwe4tEvmFx4UlNmOhp?si=4ff6be6ad19a40e4⁠ 

*YouTube Podcasts - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ampelis_life/podcasts⁠ 

*Amazon Music Podcasts - ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7a1be775-230d-470f-a8d1-10b309929a78/core-conversations⁠ 

*iHeartRadio Podcasts - ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-core-conversations-281496032/⁠ 

CONNECT WITH CORE CONVERSATIONS:

*PRE-ORDER CORE7 - ⁠http://GetCore7.com⁠ 

*Website - ⁠https://www.ampelis.org/nutrition⁠ 

*Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/core7.by.ampelis/⁠ 

*TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@core_conversations⁠ 

*YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ampelis_life/podcasts⁠ 

*Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555932353295⁠ 

*Threads - ⁠https://www.threads.com/@core7.by.ampelis⁠ 

*X - ⁠https://x.com/ampelis_life⁠ 

*Email for general messages - ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

*Collab with us -  ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

*Sponsor Us -  ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

CONNECT WITH GUESTS:

*Robbie Harmon -https://www.instagram.com/robbieharmon/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-harmon-6b600a3/ 

*Sarah Bega - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-bega/

PRODUCTION CREDITS:

Recorded at Mindset Content Creation Studios

Produced by Tommy Moore

Brought to you by Vodcasts by Tommy Moore Presents - https://www.instagram.com/vodcasts_by_tommymoore/

HASHTAGS

#ampelis #core7 #nutrition  #coreconversations #podcast #robbieharmon #tannafox #lonhenderson #kimstoddard #tommymoorepresents #moorefamilymediamanagement #tommymoore 

KEYWORDS

Ampelis, Ampelis Life, Core Conversations, CORE7 Nutritional Supplement, Nutrition, Supplements, Health, Fitness, Mental Health, Neuroplasticity, Robbie Harmon, Lon Henderson, Tanna Fox, Kim Stoddard, Live Right Nutrition, Tommy Moore, Tommy Moore Presents, Mindset Content Creation Studios