Habits and Hustle
Episode 456: Why Half Your Supplements Are Probably Useless (And Which 4 Actually Matter)
Fri, 06 Jun 2025
Are you throwing money away on supplements that do nothing? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, Liron Kayvan and I break down the supplement industry's biggest myths and reveal which ones are actually worth taking. We discuss why most supplements are unregulated snake oil, the importance of third-party testing, and how to cycle supplements so your body doesn't become desensitized. Plus, we share our personal supplement protocols and explain why getting blood work is non-negotiable before starting any regimen. Liron Kayvan founded BFLA in 2019. He’s a NASM Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Transformative Life Coach. Liron has competed in Amateur MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Rugby and has been a Fitness Coach for over 10 years. What we discuss: Why supplements should be the smallest part of your health pyramid The lack of FDA regulation in the supplement industry Essential supplements: creatine, omega-3, vitamin D with K2, magnesium Why creatine isn't just for bodybuilders (new Alzheimer's research) The importance of third-party testing and NSF certification How to cycle supplements to prevent tolerance Why you need blood work before and after supplementation NAD and alpha-GPC for brain health Working with your natural patterns vs. fighting them The difference between giving energy vs. getting energy from exercise Thank you to our sponsor: Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Bio.me: Link to daily prebiotic fiber here, code Jennifer20 for 20% off. David: Buy 4, get the 5th free at davidprotein.com/habitsandhustle. Find more about Liron Kayvan: Website: https://www.beyondfitnessla.com/ Instagram: @beyondfitnessla Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements
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Net program episode. I know, I know. Fitness Friday fun, I know. And Lerone's joining me yet again. And we pick a topic and we just like blab for a few minutes and then we cut it. So remember guys, very important. We'd love feedback on Habits and Hustle. The more feedback, the better. Please let us know what you think. If there's something you want us to talk about, all the things.
And don't forget to subscribe. With that being said, what do you think about the topic that I just chose, which is supplements?
Supplements. I mean, the basic thing, and I think people know this, most people know this, but if you don't, just good to remind yourself, is like, you kind of want a pyramid. Think of like maybe a three-tiered pyramid. And you want, you know, the foundation, the fundamentals to be like training and nutrition. And then as you go up, you know, sleep, or maybe sleep is the foundation.
you can play around with the bottom but either way the top is supplements meaning the smallest part of the pyramid the last thing you focus on after you've got everything else together should be supplements they're kind of icing on the cake yes it should be done in moderation yeah well i don't even think done in moderation i think it's supplemental i think the word supplements literally by definition by definition of what supplements are is supplemental it doesn't take the the
the place of eating properly and eating well and with a lot of different nutrients that our bodies crave and need. It doesn't take the place of exercise. It doesn't take the place of sleep. It helps with overall, you know, your overall health. And by the way, a lot of these supplements don't do anything.
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