"For most American adults, a strong foundation in supplementation can be built with five key nutrients: a high-quality multivitamin, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, and digestive enzymes."

Are you frustrated by the lack of transparency in the supplement industry?Overwhelmed by the endless options and claims on supplement labels?
Unsure how to distinguish high-quality, effective products from ineffective ones?

Join us as we chat with Jared St. Clair of Vitality Nutrition and host of the Vitality Radio Podcast about the often convoluted world of dietary supplements. In this episode, Jared pulls back the curtain on questionable practices by some companies and shares his 'vital five' must-have supplement recommendations.

Learn how to spot trustworthy brands that prioritize your health over profit, and gain adept knowledge on supplementing wisely. Tune in to Season 3, Episode 17 of the Gutsy Health Podcast! 

Show Highlights: 

00:00 - Episode start
02:25 - Jared’s background as health store manager turned owner and radio show host 
12:52 - The impetus for creating his own product line of supplements
17:28 - Jared shares his "vital five" supplement recommendations
18:28 - Why multivitamins like Centrum are a waste of money
25:41 - Praise for companies with high-quality standards and commitment to purity
29:13 - Direct-to-consumer business models that allow for higher quality at lower prices
33:05 - Risks of long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) 
34:14 - cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) in the supplement industry
36:10 - Are fillers and flow agents in supplements something to be mindful of?
39:50 - Differences between synthetic and natural/food-based sources of nutrients
47:59 - Why you need more magnesium and methylated B vitamins
49:25 - Voting with your dollars to support ethical companies and drive real change
50:33 - Jared’s top picks for omega-3 supplements
58:18 - How and where to start your supplement journey
1:00:52 - The gut-brain connection and the link between IBS and depression
1:06:19 - Guidance on selecting a high-quality probiotic supplement

Important Links: 

• Gutsy Health Website - https://www.mygutsyhealth.com/
• Gutsy Health Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/gutsyhealthpodcast/
• Reach out to Provo Health and schedule a consultation with Dr. Jeff Wright by calling 801-691-1765

Connect with Jared St. Clair on:

• Vitality Nutrition - https://vitalitynutrition.com/
• Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vitality-radio-podcast-with-jared-st-clair/id1499760048
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vitalitynutritionbountiful/
• Reach out to Vitality Nutrition by calling 801-292-6662 or visit the shop on 107 South 500 West, Bountiful, UT 84010

Links Mentioned:

• Jared’s Vital 5 - https://vitalitynutrition.com/collections/vital-5
• Just Ingredients Podcast with Karalynne Call - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-ingredients/id1557557205
• The Great Debate  in Probiotics: Human Strains vs. Spores - https://podcast

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