Are You Taking the Right Supplements? Masterclass on Creatine, Probiotics, Omega-3 & More

The Proof with Simon Hill

Simon Hill

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Education

4.9 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 6 August 2025

⏱️ 137 minutes

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Summary

In this solo episode, I break down the most common supplements, including vitamin D, omega-3s, creatine, B12, and probiotics. I share what the science really says about their effectiveness, safety, and who actually needs them. I also explain how I use blood test data to make smarter supplement decisions and why testing beats guessing every time. What I cover: Vitamin D and optimal levels Who really needs omega-3s Creatine’s brain and performance benefits Iron, B12, and nutrients to monitor on a plant-based diet Magnesium and why most people are low How to think about multivitamins and “daily essentials” The role of testing in personalising supplementation Supplements I take and why Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also support the show by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and sharing your favourite episodes with friends and family. This episode is brought to you by: 38TERA Consider 38TERA's DMN prebiotic supplement a daily multivitamin for your gut. Formulated by yours truly and gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Use code THEPROOF for a discount at checkout. AirBnB Right in the heart of the city, I’ve been hosting a hands-on Airbnb Experience at Little City Farm that’s all about plant diversity, gut health, and delicious food. For more information, or to find other experiences on your next trip, check out airbnb.com/experiences. Momentous My go-to supplement brand for protein and creatine is Momentous. Get 20% off your first purchase by using the code LIVINGPROOF at checkout at livemomentous.com IM8 With 92 nutrients, including Vitamin B12, Iodine, Selenium and Vitamin D, in highly absorbable forms, IM8 Daily Essentials is the perfect all-in-one daily multi-vitamin to ensure you meet your daily micronutrient needs. IM8 is offering an exclusive 10% off your first order with a free welcome kit when you enter the promo code SIMON at checkout on im8health.com Bragg Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is raw, unfiltered, and naturally fermented with 100% organic apples, always with the live “Mother” in every bottle. Get 20% off your first order at bragg.com with promo code SIMON. WHOOP Whoop, the most advanced fitness and health wearable available. Your personalised fitness and health coach to recover faster, sleep better, and train smarter. Claim your first month free on join.whoop.com/simon. Connect with Simon: Instagram: @simonhill X: @theproof Newsletter: theproof.com/newsletter Support the Show: If you found this helpful, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or sharing this episode with someone who’s on their own health journey. Subscribe and stay connected: Subscribe to The Proof on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify to ensure you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and X for more insights and updates.

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0:00.0	You know, there's the LA that everyone talks about, the traffic, the tourist spots, and then there's
0:06.3	the LA that I get to show people. Right in the heart of the city, I've been hosting a hands-on
0:10.8	Airbnb experience at Little City Farm. That's all about plant diversity, gut health, and delicious food.
0:17.2	Guest join me and the farms owner Jenny for a tour of the gardens and a little bit of
0:21.6	foraging. Then we roll up our sleeves and make pizzas using some of the ingredients that we've just
0:26.4	harvested. We finished with a family-style dinner, my go-to salad, wood-fied pizzas and some great
0:32.5	conversation about health and nutrition. It's a beautiful blend of science, nature, and connection.
0:38.3	And the best part is, every time we run it, complete strangers end up laughing like old friends by the end of the
0:43.3	night. For more information about my Airbnb experience or to find other experiences on your next
0:48.5	trip, check out Airbnb.com slash experiences.
0:55.8	Howdy friends?
0:56.9	Welcome back to The ProF.
0:58.3	I'm your host, Simon Hill.
1:00.9	Today's topic of conversation, supplements.
1:03.5	There are everywhere, and so are the claims.
1:08.4	From boosting brain power to burning fat, it's hard to know what's legit and what's just clever marketing.
1:09.5	So in this episode, I've pulled together
1:11.0	some of the most insightful moments from my conversations on the proof and beyond to help you
1:16.0	cut through the hype and focus on what the science actually says. Let's dive in.
1:32.3	Supplements are a waste of money that's a myth it's a myth i think i mean there's some context and nuance
1:39.3	you did not need thinking music can i I extend? Please.
1:50.3	So I think there are, I did video on this, I think there are kind of four or five good supplements for people to kind of consider broadly.
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