Age Defiantly with Mark Young

The Supplement Industry's Dirty Secret with Shawn Wells

June 25, 2026·1h 2m
Episode Description from the Publisher

The global supplement industry is worth about $200 billion. Some people spend a few hundred dollars a month on their supplements. But the problem is, people are spending their hard-earned money on products that barely do anything. Few people understand that better than Shawn Wells. He's formulated over 1,100 supplements, holds patents on more than 40 novel ingredients, and has spent two decades inside the industry. That's why he's known as the world's greatest formulator. Shawn's the guy other formulators call when they actually want to know what works. That insider knowledge is what makes our conversation so interesting. Shawn breaks down the meaning of proprietary blend, the legal loophole that hides ingredient doses on a label. He explains how private equity quietly hollows out a formula once they invest in a brand, and why the supplements people trusted years ago may not be the same products today. Connect with Shawn Wells Website: https://shawnwells.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnwells/  Connect with Mark Young: Website: https://themarkyoung.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmlj25/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarkyoung/

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