In Episode 40, Jodi Duval engages in a captivating conversation with Shawn Wells, one of the foremost experts in nutritional biochemistry, health optimisation, and ingredient formulation. Shawn is a globally recognised leader who has revolutionised the health and wellness industry with over 500 supplements, food products, beverages, and cosmeceuticals, alongside 10 patented ingredients. His insights on energy, health, and performance are transformative, and in this episode, he shares his expertise on optimising energy, utilising advanced supplementation strategies, and addressing complex health challenges.
From overcoming Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumour, Shawn reveals how his health struggles shaped his approach to health optimisation and the methods he uses daily to maintain peak health and energy. Shawn also details what led him to become a renowned formulator, and his approach to creating effective, non-toxic supplements and ingredients. He provides insights into how health practitioners can select the best supplements without compromising on quality or safety.
This episode takes an in-depth look at mitochondrial optimisation, with Jodi and Shawn sharing their top strategies to enhance mitochondrial function, a critical component in energy production. Drawing from his book The Energy Formula, Shawn provides a detailed look at the optimal energy stack he recommends for maintaining consistent, high-level performance.
The conversation also explores Theacrine and Dynamine™, two powerful ingredients for energy, along with β-aminoisobutyric Acid (L-Baiba), an exercise mimetic that augments exercise performance.
Finally, Jodi and Shawn discuss the six transformative ingredients for achieving optimal health – experiment, nutrition, exercise, routine, growth, and your tribe – and how each of these pillars contributes to sustained energy and well-being.
Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is a leading nutritional biochemist, health optimisation expert, and the inventor of over 10 patented ingredients. With more than 500 products to his name, Shawn is regarded as the “Ingredientologist,” the scientist behind the most effective and innovative ingredients in the health and wellness industry. He has over a decade of clinical experience and has guided thousands of individuals through health challenges such as fatigue, obesity, and metabolic dysfunction. As a globally sought-after speaker and thought leader, Shawn’s research-backed solutions on mitochondrial health and energy optimisation have shaped the way we approach performance and well-being.
The Energy Formula is a comprehensive guide to optimising energy, achieving peak performance, and improving overall health. In this book, Shawn offers insights into keto, paleo, biohacking, supplements, CBD, nootropics, sleep optimisation, and more.
Connect with Shawn:
Instagram: @shawnwells
Facebook: Shawn Wells – Ingredientologist
Website: Shawn Wells Official
YouTube: Shawn Wells Channel
Book: The Energy Formula
