Episode #165: Seriously, You Need to STOP Taking Ashwagandha!! Featuring Lucas Aoun

Most people don’t need MORE supplements. They need to stop taking the WRONG ones.   Lucas Aoun breaks down what actually separates an effective supplement from clever marketing, why some of the most popular ingredients may be doing more harm than good, and how he approaches testosterone, cardiovascular health, nutrition and supplementation without blindly following health trends.   Lucas is a qualified naturopath, biohacker, supplement formulator and founder of Boost Your Biology and INB4 Supplements. He holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy and has built his work around men’s health, neurochemistry, supplementation and human performance. He is also a TEDx speaker and host of the Boost Your Biology podcast, where he translates emerging health research into practical strategies for performance and longevity.   In this episode, he explains: ■ Why most testosterone boosters are poorly formulated and underdosed ■ Lucas’ top supplements for long-term health and performance ■ Why taurine is one of his staple longevity supplements ■ Lactoferrin for immunity, gut health and iron regulation ■ Why vitamin D remains one of the fundamentals ■ High-dose melatonin, its benefits and why it can leave you feeling terrible ■ Why most people should stay away from ashwagandha ■ Supplements to support cardiovascular health ■ What centenarians in China can teach us about longevity ■ Why extremely low-fat diets can negatively affect hormones and overall health ■ The debate around canola oil and seed oils ■ Why supplement quality and third-party testing matter ■ How proprietary blends can hide what you’re actually taking Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:48) Timeline (04:09) What Is a Naturopath? (10:05) The Problem With Testosterone Boosters (17:16) Black Ginger, Blood Flow & Energy (18:33) Top 3 Supplement Staples (19:07) Why Taurine Is So Underrated (23:14) Lactoferrin for Immunity, Gut Health & Iron (26:18) Vitamin D & Testosterone (29:20) High-Dose Melatonin: More Than a Sleep Aid? (33:08) Avoid Ashwagandha (36:24) Can You Reverse Arterial Plaque? (37:36) Nattokinase, CoQ10 & Cardiovascular Health (40:32) The Chinese Longevity Herb Most People Have Never Heard Of (42:53) Keto, Carnivore, Mediterranean & Diet Dogma (49:50) Eating to Optimize Testosterone (51:55) The EFS Diet: Eggs, Fish & Steak (52:18) The Problem With Going Too Low-Fat (53:03) Canola Oil, Seed Oils & The Health Debate (58:24) What Supplement Quality Actually Looks Like (1:00:21) The Hidden Problem With Supplement Manufacturing (1:02:14) Why Proprietary Blends Can Be Deceptive (1:05:08) Supplements Cannot Replace Your Lifestyle (1:07:00) Final Thoughts Connect with Lucas: Website: https://lucasaoun.com/ Boost Your Biology:https://www.boostyourbiology.com// Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boostyourbiology/ YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/@BoostYourBiology   —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Timeline Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find Dylan? ◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/ ◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/ ◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedylangemellipodcast ◼ Spotify - https://open.spotify.c