Supplements - An In-Depth Discussion with Sports Dietitian Kelly Jones

Welcome to Episode 35 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring Sports Dietitian Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, LDN. I invited Kelly on the show to talk all about supplements, and I am confident you will learn SO much from her!

This episode is a MUST listen for anyone who is currently taking or thinking about taking supplements, especially as we approach the New Year and all the health-related craziness that always ensues. If you are seeking optimal, sustainable health and performance, it is critical that you pay attention to the research, determine what is actually worthwhile and safe, and separate the FACTS from the myriad opinions and marketing BS that we see on social media and elsewhere.

I’ve been wanting to cover this topic for ages. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten new clients on a list of random unnecessary supplements, or been asked some version of the following questions:

• Should I take a multi-vitamin or other specific vitamins and minerals?
• Which type of iron supplement should I take?
• What’s the best protein powder? Can I take it instead of having a meal?
• I keep seeing collagen and green powders on Instagram - should I try them?
• Do I need to take fish oil? Probiotics?
• Should I take BCAAs?

Equally, how many times have I asked my own clients, “WHY," such as:

• Why are you taking digestive enzymes?
• Why are you drinking two protein shakes a day?
• Why are you taking Vit B complex (non vegetarians)?
• Why are you NOT taking Vit D if your Vit D lab result was low?

So get out your pen and paper, and get ready to assess which supplements - if any - are appropriate for you.

Here are some topics that we cover in detail:

• Vitamins and Minerals - multi-vitamins and specific nutrients
• Protein powders, including collagen 
• Green powders (like Athletic Greens)
• Fish oil (and vegan alternatives), Probiotics, Digestive Enzymes, MCT Oil
• Performance supplements, including BCAAs, Creatine, Beta-Alanine, Caffeine, Testosterone Boosters, Beetroot powders and juices
• What it means for a product to be NSF certified

Thank you so much Kelly for tackling this important topic! And thank you to my listeners for your ongoing support. If we didn't cover a supplement you're interested in, let me know. 

Wishing you all a very Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Links & Resources:

•  Kelly’s Website: https://kellyjonesnutrition.com
•  Follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter 
• Kelly’s new nutrition for athletes website: www.studentathletenutrition.com

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• Music Credit: Joseph McDade
• Disclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations.