#349: The Dark Side of Supplements and How To Protect Yourself | Jeff Byers

Jeff Byers is the co-founder and CEO of Momentous, a wellness company offering  the highest quality supplements and nutrition designed for everyday performance.Previously, Jeff was the founder of Amp Human, a high-performance wellness brand. In 2021, Jeff led a merger between Amp Human and Momentous, with both brands becoming one under the latter’s identity with the goal of providing a diverse, best-in-class product suite. Before his business career, Jeff attended the University of Southern California, where he was a two-time captain and a multiple-year starter for their championship football team. While playing, he graduated with his undergraduate degree in three years and proceeded to earn his master's in business administration before entering the NFL. He had a four-year career in the NFL, mostly for the Carolina Panthers.In today’s episode we cover:The manufacturing process of supplements and the importance of third-party testing.Misinformation and deceptive marketing in the supplement industry.Momentous supplements and their commitment to quality and research.Basics of supplementation, including protein powders and complete amino acid profiles.Sourcing high-quality ingredients and ensuring transparency in the supplement industry.Rigorous standards for third-party testing and certifications in supplements.Sourcing and quality of fish oil supplements, and the importance of omega-3s.Benefits of creatine for brain health, cognitive function, and general health.The potential for new research and better curation in the supplement industry.Go From "Average" Coach To Top 1% Of Human Performance Coaches In The World!Sign Up Now: https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/hybridSponsors for today’s episode:InsideTracker - Use code LOUISA20 for 10% off - https://insidetracker.com/louisaGet up to 20% discount on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/neuroApollo Neuro - Use code NICOLA15 and get $40 off -  NICOLA15 https://apolloneuro.com/nicolaSign up to The Neuro Athletics Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Connect with Jeff:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-byers-06726331(00:00) Preview and Intro (05:38) Defining Human Performance(08:25) Supplements and its Role in Sports Nutrition(11:08) Plant Protein vs. Whey Protein(13:40) Importance of Leucine and Casein (15:21) The Unregulated Supplement Industry(18:12) Why Ingredient Quality and Sourcing Matters(22:08) Importance of Ingredient Transparency(23:07) Third-Party Testing and Certifications(25:46) Understanding Supplement Labels(28:10) Barriers to EThe Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Sue Varma, Evy Poumpouras, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell