Bang For Buck: The Best Supplements with Dr. Dean St. Mart

Dr. Dean St. Mart, a PhD in synthetic chemistry and a formulator in the supplement industry, discusses the key considerations when choosing supplements and the importance of nutrition and lifestyle in mitigating the negative effects of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). He emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to health and wellness, rather than relying solely on medication. www.instagram.com/deanstm We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ 0:00 Introduction to Dr. Dean St. Mark 6:14 Dr. Dean's background and career path 8:28 Dangers of academia in the fitness industry 10:45 Importance of safe use models for performance-enhancing drugs 16:56 Dangers of polypharmacy and the need for individualized approaches 22:15 Role of nutrition and oxidative stress in bodybuilding 25:09 Key indicators of oxidative stress and interventions 30:45 Benefits and risks of testosterone replacement therapy 39:25 Evolution of the supplement industry and the importance of transparency 45:40 Emergence of evidence-based supplements 50:31 Transparency in Supplement Formulation 51:30 Charlatans in the Longevity and Health Space 52:57 Testosterone Boosters and Hormone Replacement Therapy 57:12 Questioning Research and Evidence-Based Claims 1:04:22 Lifestyle Interventions: Sweating and Omega-3 Intake 1:11:01 Lifestyle Interventions: Sauna and Fiber Intake 1:18:06 Dr. Dean's PhD in Mass Spectrometry and Organic Chemistry