Episode 456: Why Half Your Supplements Are Probably Useless (And Which 4 Actually Matter)

Habits and Hustle

Jen Cohen and Habit Nest

Education, Health & Fitness, Business, Self-improvement, Entrepreneurship

4.4 • 763 Ratings

🗓️ 6 June 2025

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

Are you throwing money away on supplements that do nothing? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, Liron Kayvan and I break down the supplement industry's biggest myths and reveal which ones are actually worth taking. We discuss why most supplements are unregulated snake oil, the importance of third-party testing, and how to cycle supplements so your body doesn't become desensitized. Plus, we share our personal supplement protocols and explain why getting blood work is non-negotiable before starting any regimen. Liron Kayvan founded BFLA in 2019. He’s a NASM Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Transformative Life Coach. Liron has competed in Amateur MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Rugby and has been a Fitness Coach for over 10 years. What we discuss: Why supplements should be the smallest part of your health pyramid The lack of FDA regulation in the supplement industry Essential supplements: creatine, omega-3, vitamin D with K2, magnesium Why creatine isn't just for bodybuilders (new Alzheimer's research) The importance of third-party testing and NSF certification How to cycle supplements to prevent tolerance Why you need blood work before and after supplementation NAD and alpha-GPC for brain health Working with your natural patterns vs. fighting them The difference between giving energy vs. getting energy from exercise Thank you to our sponsor: Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Bio.me: Link to daily prebiotic fiber here, code Jennifer20 for 20% off. David: Buy 4, get the 5th free at davidprotein.com/habitsandhustle. Find more about Liron Kayvan: Website: https://www.beyondfitnessla.com/ Instagram: @beyondfitnessla Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements

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0:00.0	Hi guys, it's Tony Robbins. You're listening to Habits and Hustle. Crush it.
0:07.7	Hey, friends, you're listening to Fitness Friday on the Habits and Hustle podcast, where myself and my friends share quick and very actionable advice for you becoming your healthiest self. So stay tuned and let me know how you
0:23.2	leveled up.
0:29.9	Before we dive into today's episode, I want to thank our sponsor, Momentus. When your goal is
0:36.0	health span, living better and longer, there are very few
0:40.3	non-negotiables. One of them, quality. And when it comes to supplements designed for high
0:46.4	performers, nobody does it better than Momentus. Momentus goes all in on NSF certification, which means every single batch is tested for heavy metals,
0:58.2	harmful additives, and label accuracy. And that's why they're trusted by all 32 NFL teams
1:04.9	and top collegiate sports dietitians across the country. Here's the thing. They don't sell
1:10.6	every supplement under the sun because they believe in nail across the country. Here's the thing. They don't sell every supplement under the sun
1:12.2	because they believe in nailing the basics with rock solid consistency and those basics are protein
1:20.1	and creatine. Momentous sources creopure. The purest form of creatine monohydrate available,
1:26.6	an absolute must for both men and women who want peak physical and cognitive performance.
1:33.9	So if you're serious about leveling up, go to live momentous.com and use code Jen for 20% off.
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1:54.0	All right, you guys.
1:54.9	We're here for another Fitness Friday program, that program episode.
2:00.7	I know, I know. fitness Friday fun. I know.
2:04.9	And LeBron's joining me yet again. And we pick a topic and we just like blab for a few minutes.
2:11.6	And then we cut it. So remember, guys, very important. We love feedback on habits and hustle. The more feedback,
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