The Wellness Protocol | Unlocking Metabolic and Hormonal Health
Welcome to The Wellness Protocol, a podcast where holistic medicine meets cutting-edge endocrinology. Hosted by board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, each episode breaks down the science behind metabolic health, hormone balance, and longevity-without the fluff.
Whether you’re navigating insulin resistance, perimenopause, or just want to optimize your energy and aging, this show offers actionable advice backed by both clinical experience and current research. You’ll also hear from guest experts in integrative medicine, nutrition, fitness, and wellness technology.
If you’re ready to take control of your health with real strategies- not just trendy soundbites- this podcast is for you.
The Wellness Protocol | Unlocking Metabolic and Hormonal Health
Supplements That Actually Work: What’s Worth It and What Isn’t
Confused by the supplement aisle? You’re not alone. With thousands of products claiming to boost energy, fix hormones, improve metabolism, or “balance” your system, it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s just great marketing.
In this episode, Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, board-certified endocrinologist and metabolic health expert, breaks down which supplements are actually supported by research, which ones are largely unnecessary, and how to choose high-quality products that are safe, effective, and worth your money.
You’ll learn:
• Why the supplement industry is so confusing — and often misleading
• Which supplements have strong evidence behind them
• How to evaluate quality using third-party testing
• When supplements actually help (and when they definitely don’t)
• The core supplements most women benefit from
• How to avoid low-quality, under-dosed, or ineffective products
• The truth about detox labels, hormone claims, and metabolism promises
Whether you’re supplement-curious, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or just want a science-based guide, this episode will help you make smarter, more informed decisions for your health.
Supplements & Regulation
FDA overview on dietary supplement regulation:
https://www.fda.gov/food/dietary-supplements
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (fact sheets for almost every supplement):
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/
Vitamin D
NIH fact sheet:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-Consumer/
Mayo Clinic overview:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-d/art-20363792
Magnesium
NIH fact sheet:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-Consumer/
Cleveland Clinic:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21480-magnesium
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
NIH fact sheet:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/
American Heart Association:
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/about-omega-3
Creatine
Cleveland Clinic overview:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/21489-creatine
Examine.com scientific review (non-branded, research-based):
https://examine.com/supplements/creatine/
B12
NIH fact sheet:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-Consumer/
CoQ10
NIH fact sheet:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/CoenzymeQ10-Consumer/
Cleveland Clinic overview:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22665-coenzyme-q10
Third-Party Testing (How to verify quality)
USP Verified Supplements Program:
https://www.quality-supplements.org/
NSF Certified for Sport and dietary supplements:
https://www.nsfsport.com/certified-products
Informed Choice:
https://www.informed-choice.org/