Andrew Jagim | Making Informed Decisions About Supplements

Dr. Andrew Jagim joins the podcast to shed light on the subject of adulteration in dietary supplements. We discuss the global perspective of this issue, referring to the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) policies and their continually updated list of prohibited substances. We delve into the potential dangers of adulterated supplements and the challenges of regulating and testing these products. Andrew highlights the necessity of choosing third-party tested supplements, exploring the differences between organizations like NSF, Banned Substances Control Group, and Informed Choice.

Andrew shares invaluable and practical insights on how to select the most suitable supplements for athletes. He tackles the subject of proprietary blends in supplements, the potential problems with unknown dosages, and the crucial balance to strike between supplement use and overconsumption. Lastly, Andrew emphasizes the pivotal role of supplement companies in selecting reputable manufacturing sites. This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the supplement industry and make informed, safe decisions!

Time Stamps:

[8:40] What is adulteration in dietary supplements?

[16:06] The prevalence of adulteration in the supplement industry

[21:50] Types of ingredients found in adulterated supplements

[28:00] What 3rd-party testing can and can't do when identifying adulterated supplements

[37:04] How to identify high-quality supplements

[50:30] Ways to support performance beyond supplements

Dr. Jagim is currently the Director of Sport Medicine Research for the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin and an Associate Professor of Family Medicine as well as a cofounder of Clinically Pressed. His primary research areas focus on nutritional requirements, knowledge and dietary intake of athletes and how these factors influence performance and health, the physiological demands of various sports and how they pertain to injury, recovery status and performance, and the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements.

Andrew is also a certified strength & conditioning specialist with distinction through the National Strength & Conditioning Association and a certified sports nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Dr. Jagim completed his PhD in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology at Texas A&M University.

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