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.

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(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) Understan

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