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9 Money-Hungry Supplement Scams—Buyer Beware! – BioTrust Radio #4 Nov 28, 2017

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When it comes to buying supplements, consumer confidence is as high as ever, with 84% of American adults expressing overall confidence in the safety, quality, and effectiveness of dietary supplements. But the old adage, “you get what you pay for,” holds true. Not all supplements and supplement companies are created equally. There are several shady practices that supplement companies often implement to cut corners to increase their profit margins. At BioTrust, we take a hard stance against these scams and pocket-padding techniques, and in this episode of BioTrust Radio, Shawn and Tim take a deep dive into the supplement industry. In this can’t-miss episode, you will discover: - The many ways that companies cut corners to pad their pockets - Many companies use cut-rate contract manufacturers to increase profit margins - What dry-labbing is and how this dark practice is robbing of your money and results - How companies fool you by choosing inferior forms of ingredients - Why you need to be careful with ingredients like green tea, Turmeric, and Ginkgo - What “fairy dusting” is and why you should be very suspicious about proprietary blends - What it means to have “transparent labeling” and why this critical for consumers - The illegal practice of adulteration, including 3 popular supplements that are often “spiked” with cheaper ingredients - The most bioavailable, longest lasting form of Curcumin - The joint health supplement that works faster and more effectively than glucosamine and chondroitin - What supplements Shawn, the World’s Greatest Formulator, uses himself - The key step in stability testing that most companies ignore, potentially leaving you with product that doesn’t even contain the level of ingredients listed on the label - The most potent form of the stress-reducing herb Ashwagandha - The dubious practice of “protein spiking”, which is robbing people of money and results - 7 ingredients a natural supplement company should NEVER use - How the fable of the tortoise and the hare relates to the supplement industry - We’ll cover these important topics and more. Enjoy!

Trusted Tip: The Power of Gratitude Nov 23, 2017

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“The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

The TRUTH About Supplements – BioTrust Radio #3 Nov 21, 2017

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Are you the type of person that things all supplements and supplement brands are the same? On the other side of the coin, maybe you’re a skeptic who thinks that all supplements are garbage—or worse, dangerous. Or, maybe you’re just overwhelmed when it comes to supplements. Either way, it’s likely that you’ve been misled. When it comes to supplements, we know it can be a downright confusing and incredibly frustrating world, filled with hype, fads, scams, and flat-out lies. As your go-to, trusted health and fitness podcast, BioTrust Radio will help you navigate the seas of the supplement industry. In this can’t-miss episode of BioTrust Radio, Shawn and Tim will shed light on the TRUTH about dietary supplements. You will discover: ● Not all supplements and supplement brands are the same ● How the supplement industry is regulated ● Why you, as a consumer, should be a skeptic about supplements ● How to identify a trustworthy supplement company ● What questions you should be asking about your supplements ● The step-by-step process a trusted brand takes to make a truly effective—and safe—supplement ● 5 ingredients that should NOT be in your protein supplement ● 3 popular herbs that are almost always adulterated (spiked) ● 3 ingredients that have no place in a plant-based protein ● How to know that what’s on the label is really in the bottle ● What it means to be a natural supplement company ● We’ll cover these important topics and more. Enjoy!

4 Health and Fitness Myths EXPOSED – BioTrust Radio #2 Nov 14, 2017

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In this must-listen episode of BioTrust Radio, Shawn and Tim continue down the path of busting fitness and nutrition myths, helping you clear through the clutter by answering questions like: • Should you be lifting weights? • Do you have to lift heavy weights to build muscle? • Are whole eggs healthy? • How bad for you is the “complex carb” maltodextrin? • Are high-protein diets healthy? • Do high-protein diets cause kidney damage? • How much protein per day should you be consuming? We’ll cover these burning questions and much more. Enjoy!

7 Nutrition and Exercise Myths…BUSTED! – BioTrust Radio #1 Nov 08, 2017

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What Popular Fitness Myths Do You Believe? When it comes to nutrition and fitness, it can be an incredibly confusing and downright frustrating world. There’s hype, fads, scams, and flat-out lies. As your trusted, go-to health resource, Shawn and Tim cover some of the most common and pervasive exercise and nutrition myths. In this episode of BioTrust Radio, Shawn and Tim answer questions like: - What’s the best type of cardio for weight loss? - How can you use exercise to boost your metabolism? - Is sodium bad for you? - Does dietary cholesterol increase blood cholesterol? - Does saturated fat increase blood cholesterol? - What is the “bliss point” and how do processed foods drive overeating? - What are the real “bad guys” when it comes to nutrition? - Is margarine really healthier than butter? - Is canola oil healthy? - Is coconut oil dangerous? Assets We’ll cover these burning questions and much more. Enjoy!

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