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Meet Jordan Glenn

Jordan Glenn is the Head of Science at SuppCo, the app that personalizes and optimizes supplement routines. He holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology with a focus on nutrition, aging, and behavioral health, and has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications. As a scientist and researcher specializing in nutrition, supplements, and human health, Jordan is dedicated to translating complex science into practical, evidence-based guidance. His mission is to empower individuals with the clarity and confidence needed to make informed decisions about their supplement routines.

What We Talk About

• How the supplement industry has evolved from single ingredients to niche, hyper-specific products
• SuppCo's mission to help consumers navigate supplement choices
• SuppCo's "Trust Score", rating brands on 30+ manufacturing attributes
• Third-party lab testing results on popular supplements bought online
• Creatine gummies found to be severely underdosed or missing active ingredient
• Lack of consistent regulatory testing after a product's initial approval sample
• How Amazon's "golden sample" testing loophole allows inconsistent product quality
• Why gummies struggle with heat- and moisture-sensitive ingredients like probiotics
• Dosing limitations of gummies (e.g., needing many gummies for a full creatine or omega-3 dose
• Buying from official brand storefronts vs. third-party Amazon sellers
• How absorption varies by form factor (capsules, powders, liquids, soft gels)
• Why probiotics need enteric-coated capsules to survive stomach acid
• Why fat-soluble nutrients (vitamin D, omega-3) are best delivered in fat-based formats
• Why creatine powder is considered the most stable, effective format
• Risks of stacking too many supplements without understanding interactions
• Downsides of proprietary multivitamin blends with hidden ingredient amounts
• Recommended "non-negotiable" starter stack: creatine, vitamin D3/K2, and magnesium
• The importance of knowing your specific reason for taking any supplement
• Which supplements can be taken indefinitely vs. those that should be cycled (e.g., berberine)
• Common supplement myths debunked (creatine as a gym-only supplement, price equals quality, more supplements equals better health, electrolyte necessity)
• The role of the placebo effect in perceived supplement benefits
• Where supplement regulation is headed and the growing role of consumer awareness

Episode Resources

SuppCo
Scan your supplements in the app, get a trust score for every product, and finally know what you are actually taking.
https://supp.co/

Thorne
Third-party tested creatine, magnesium and D3/K2, the trusted non-negotiable for your daily supplement stack.
https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/Thorne

Function Health
Get lab tested and know exactly which nutrients you are actually deficient in before building a supplement stack.
https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/FunctionHealth

BiOptimizers
Magnesium Breakthrough covers the full spectrum most people are lacking. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off.
https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/biooptimizer

Promix
Pure, lab tested creatine powder in the stable, effective format, easy to mix into water or coffee daily. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off.
https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/PromixNutrition

Rho Nutrition
Clean, third party tested creatine to support energy, muscle and long term brain health. Get 15% off your first order with code TRAILTOHEALTH.
https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/RhoNutrition

Connect With Jordan Glenn

Website:
http://supp.co/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/joinsuppco

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@joinsuppco

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEB9zpr6dWBOOjQ868Y6yJQ

Keywords

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