Episode 119 - Jordan Glenn - What’s Really In Your Supplements? The Truth No One Talks About

Episode 119 - Jordan Glenn - What’s Really In Your Supplements? The Truth No One Talks About1 Sept32 min

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MEET THE GUEST Jordan Glenn is the Head of Science at SuppCo, the app that personalizes and optimizes supplement routines. He holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology with a focus on nutrition, aging, and behavioral health, and has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications. As a scientist and researcher specializing in nutrition, supplements, and human health, Jordan is dedicated to translating complex science into practical, evidence-based guidance. His mission is to empower individuals with the clarity and confidence needed to make informed decisions about their supplement routines. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT <ul><li>How the supplement industry has evolved from single ingredients to niche, hyper-specific products</li><li>SuppCo's mission to help consumers navigate supplement choices</li><li>SuppCo's "Trust Score", rating brands on 30+ manufacturing attributes</li><li>Third-party lab testing results on popular supplements bought online</li><li>Creatine gummies found to be severely underdosed or missing active ingredient</li><li>Lack of consistent regulatory testing after a product's initial approval sample</li><li>How Amazon's "golden sample" testing loophole allows inconsistent product quality</li><li>Why gummies struggle with heat- and moisture-sensitive ingredients like probiotics</li><li>Dosing limitations of gummies (e.g., needing many gummies for a full creatine or omega-3 dose</li><li>Buying from official brand storefronts vs. third-party Amazon sellers</li><li>How absorption varies by form factor (capsules, powders, liquids, soft gels)</li><li>Why probiotics need enteric-coated capsules to survive stomach acid</li><li>Why fat-soluble nutrients (vitamin D, omega-3) are best delivered in fat-based formats</li><li>Why creatine powder is considered the most stable, effective format</li><li>Risks of stacking too many supplements without understanding interactions</li><li>Downsides of proprietary multivitamin blends with hidden ingredient amounts</li><li>Recommended "non-negotiable" starter stack: creatine, vitamin D3/K2, and magnesium</li><li>The importance of knowing your specific reason for taking any supplement</li><li>Which supplements can be taken indefinitely vs. those that should be cycled (e.g., berberine)</li><li>Common supplement myths debunked (creatine as a gym-only supplement, price equals quality, more supplements equals better health, electrolyte necessity)</li><li>The role of the placebo effect in perceived supplement benefits</li><li>Where supplement regulation is headed and the growing role of consumer awareness</li></ul> EPISODE RESOURCES SuppCoScan your supplements in the app, get a trust score for every product, and finally know what you are actually taking.<a href="https://supp.co/">https://supp.co/</a> ThorneThird-party tested creatine, magnesium and D3/K2, the trusted non-negotiable for your daily supplement stack.<a href="https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/Thorne">https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/Thorne</a> Function HealthGet lab tested and know exactly which nutrients you are actually deficient in before building a supplement stack.<a href="https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/FunctionHealth">https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/FunctionHealth</a> BiOptimizersMagnesium Breakthrough covers the full spectrum most people are lacking. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off.<a href="https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/biooptimizer">https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/biooptimizer</a> PromixPure, lab tested creatine powder in the stable, effective format, easy to mix into water or coffee daily. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off.<a href="htt