The TRUTH About Supplements: What Works & What’s a Waste? [Shawn Wells Interview]

In this video, Dr. Doug interviews Shawn Wells, a renowned supplement formulator, who shares his personal journey from illness to health and his passion for nutrition and supplements. They discuss the importance of mitochondrial health, key ingredients for energy, and delve into the complexities of bone health, including the role of various supplements and the significance of vitamin D. Shawn emphasizes the interconnectedness of muscle and bone health, and the need for a holistic approach to wellness. CONNECT WITH SHAWN WELLS: https://shawnwells.com/ Instagram: @ShawnWells Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ingredientologist Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWWgultg3iZLjT7MxHnOj9Q 🦴⚡️ *SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS USING THE LINK BELOW!* Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/build-bone 🩺⚡️ *INTERESTED IN OUR OPTIMAL BONE HEALTH PROGRAM?* Click the link below to speak with a team member! Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/membership Masterclass details: Hosted by Doug Lucas, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Anti-Aging Specialist, you'll gain insight into the lifestyle, nutrition, testing, and medical solutions for Osteoporosis management and yes, possibly, even reversal. 💻⚡️ *OSTEOCOLLECTIVE:* https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/osteocollective 📖 ⚡️*Get my book "The Osteoporosis BreakThrough"* https://bit.ly/OsteoporosisBreakthrough I would be grateful if you could consider sharing your thoughts by leaving a review once you've had a chance to read it. Your feedback can inspire others on their own path to bone health excellence. https://bit.ly/LeaveABookReveiw 💻⚡️ *FOR MORE RESOURCES* https://www.drdouglucas.com ▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️ This channel is focused on Bones, Hormones, and Healthspan to help midlife women and beyond aim for optimal, not average, and reignite their spark! The videos on this channel will be focused around helping women navigate healthspan and longevity through the lens of osteoporosis, perimenopause, and menopause. When it comes to osteoporosis and menopause providers and educators often get tunnel vision and your symptoms might get better, but if you don't keep longevity in mind, symptom improvement may come at the expense of heart and brain health. Subscribe and follow along as Dr. Doug Lucas explores the research and clinical applications surrounding women's health. *ABOUT DR. DOUG LUCAS* Dr. Doug Lucas: Owner/founder of Optimal Bone Health and Optimal Human Health. My team and I work together to create custom bone optimization plans for individuals based around supplements, hormone optimization, peptides and more in order to increase bone health and longevity! Optimal Bone Health: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/ #osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan *Watch and Enjoy! Dr. Doug Lucas Key Moments in this Episode* ========================= Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Shawn Wells and His Journey 02:48 The Path to Becoming a Supplement Formulator 06:09 Mitochondrial Health and Cellular Energy 09:02 Key Ingredients for Mitochondrial Health 11:56 Exploring Bone Health and Supplements 18:12 The Importance of Vitamin D and Bone Density 23:58 Crosstalk Between Tissues and Overall Health 28:08 Understanding Nutritional Deficiencies and Their Impact 35:33 The Role of Muscle Health in Bone Density 43:58 Navigating Supplementation: Quality Over Quantity 49:11 The Importance of Pulsing Supplements for Optimal Health