Supplements can either be a complete waste of money or the cutting-edge tool that takes your health and performance to the next level.

In this conversation with Christian LaValle, co-founder of Metabolic Elite and son of James B. LaValle, an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, board-certified clinical nutritionist, and leading authority in integrative medicine and human performance. We dig into the real science of supplementation and why delivery systems matter more than flashy labels.

We cover the difference between traditional products and premium formulas, and how unconventional technology like liposomal delivery can radically improve absorption. Christian shares his journey immersed in foundational practices like good diet and performance health, and how growing up with his father shaped the vision behind Metabolic Elite. We also explore on-the-ground insights on recovery, cognitive support, immune health, and how to think strategically about supplements in the context of nutrition, training, and lifestyle.

If you want to stop guessing and start using supplements with purpose, this is the episode that will help you cut through the noise and focus on what really works.

Timestamp

00:00 – Episode Preview

01:13 – Podcast Intro

04:09 – Christian LaValle joins the conversation

05:14 – Growing up in performance health

08:17 – Graduate studies in kinesiology & research

10:03 – DEXA vs. bioelectrical impedance for body comp

15:08 – Body fat % isn’t everything

15:58 – Launch of Metabolic Elite

19:58 – Building an expert advisory team

22:01 – Liposomal technology explained

23:11 – Why capsules often fail & absorption challenges

25:24 – Practitioner and consumer use of Metabolic Elite products

27:43 – Recovery, inflammation, and immune support

30:57 – Synapsin: from nasal spray to chewable

35:02 – Supplements are a tool, not a fix

40:06 – Balance between research and real-world health

43:13 – Industry problems: gimmicks vs. biochemistry

47:12 – How to think about premium supplementation

52:16 – The real trade-offs in health investment

55:05 – Ben’s offer for supplement audits

55:41 – Where to find Christian & Metabolic Elite

55:57 – Podcast Outro

Connect with Christian LaValle:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianlavalle5/ 
• Website: https://www.metabolicelite.co/ 
• Jim LaValle’s Website: https://www.jimlavalle.com/
• Jim LaValle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjimlavalle/ 

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Links & Resources:

• Connect with Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/
• Learn more about Ben’s coaching program: www.bodysystems.com
• Subscribe to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-nutrition-made-simple-show-with-ben-brown/id1244912234 
•  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8vUlwYvKcAXZOv84sFgT 
• Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching