Dr Trevor Kouritzin holds a doctorate in medicine and a master’s in human nutrition. Trevor works in supplement formulation and joins me to share his expertise in:
Is there a problem with quality across the supplement industry
How does third-party testing work
How are American and Canadian regulations different
What is “nitrogen spiking” in protein powder and is this still an issue
The problem with “proprietary blends” in supplements
Is counterfeiting supplements an issue and where does it occur most
What happens when omega-3 supplements oxidize and why it’s a problem
How you can choose better omega-3 sources and protect against oxidation
What supplements have evidence-based value for an everyday enthusiast
Why vitamin D and magnesium are important to pay attention to
What the evidence really says about collagen
The good and the bad about caffeine
And much more
Instagram: @trevorkouritzin
CHAPTERS
01:09 Supplement Quality Basics
02:03 Canada vs US Rules
04:45 Sponsor Break – MacrosFirst
05:54 Third-Party Certifications
08:00 Banned Substances Reality
10:02 Banned Stimulants And Gray Areas
12:35 Proprietary Blends Explained
14:22 Protein Nitrogen Spiking
18:53 Amazon Supplement Pitfalls
23:10 Sponsor Break – Just Bite Me Meals
24:16 Counterfeit Supplements Overseas
26:33 Protein Margins And Economics
27:16 Omega-3 Oxidation Teaser
27:57 Omega-3 Essentials
29:14 Fish Oil Storage
31:02 Spotting Quality Brands
32:27 Rancidity Smell Test
33:22 Core Supplements List
36:24 Vitamin D Nuances
38:51 How Products Get Made
41:51 Collagen Misconceptions
46:15 Athlete Electrolytes
49:49 Caffeine Tolerance Reset
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