272. Overrated or Underrated: Supplement Edition

With more than 30 years of experience in the fitness and supplement industry, Kris Gethin breaks down which supplements are actually worth your money—and which ones may be more marketing hype than substance.

In this episode, Kris shares his take on some of the most overrated and underrated supplements on the market, what he personally looks for when evaluating a product, and why popularity doesn't always equal effectiveness. He also dives into supplement quality, formulation, ingredients, dosing, marketing claims, and some of the common mistakes consumers make when deciding what deserves a place in their daily stack.

Whether you're spending hundreds of dollars a month on supplements or just trying to figure out where to start, this episode will help you cut through the noise, question the marketing, and make more informed decisions about what's actually worth your money.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and overview of supplement industry

01:52 Kris Gethin's background and experience in supplements

03:47 The underrated value of glutamine for healing and gut health

06:05 Chitosan and its questionable effectiveness

06:33 The underrated role of EAAs in fasting and recovery

07:03 Apple cider vinegar gummies: overrated and overpriced

08:00 Peptide 185 and its impact on recovery

08:50 Summary of overrated and underrated supplements