Episode 16: What's Really in Your Supplements and Why. Macy Dives Deep Into the Supplement World and the Benefits of Ancient Bliss Supplements.
In this enlightening episode of the BiohackerBlondie Podcast, we dive deep into the world of supplements with the visionary founder of Ancient Bliss, Macy Schuchart. Join us as we explore the journey behind Ancient Bliss, a brand committed to transforming the supplement industry with its unwavering dedication to purity, simplicity, and efficacy.
Macy shares her personal health challenges and how they led her to create a line of supplements that prioritize clean ingredients and transparency. She unveils the often overlooked truths about supplement manufacturing, shedding light on why knowing what goes into your body is more crucial than ever.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the significance of clean supplements for overall health, tips for navigating the complex supplement market, and how Ancient Bliss is making a tangible difference in the lives of its customers. Macy also discusses the importance of women's health supplements and offers practical advice for anyone looking to improve their health regimen.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in elevating their health, understanding the impact of supplements, and learning how to choose products that truly benefit their well-being. Join us for a conversation that promises to be not just informative but also transformative.
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Show Notes
​Key Topics Discussed:
Macy's Background and Health Journey: Learn how Macy's personal health challenges and a keen interest in nutrition led her to start Ancient Bliss. Discover her journey from studying traditional food models to exploring herbalism in Hawaii.
The Birth of Ancient Bliss: Macy shares the inspiration behind starting her supplement company, focusing on clean ingredients and trustworthiness in an industry where regulation is often lacking.
The Importance of Clean Ingredients: Uncover the truth about additives in supplements and why Macy insists on avoiding them, even if it means longer production times.
Macy's Experience with Manufacturing: Gain insights into the supplement manufacturing process and learn why certain fillers are used and how they impact the final product.
Individual Supplements and Their Benefits: Macy breaks down the specific supplements offered by Ancient Bliss, such as Berberine, Myo-Inositol, and others, explaining their health benefits, especially for women's health.
The Role of Supplements in Overall Health: Explore how supplements like magnesium, tart cherry, and Ashwagandha contribute to better sleep, immune health, and stress management.
The Ethical Side of Supplement Business: Macy discusses the challenges of balancing business growth with ethical practices, like choosing sustainable packaging and maintaining product quality.
The Truth About Gummy Supplements: Macy and I discuss the pitfalls of gummy supplements, touching on how their manufacturing process often leads to a loss of potency and the presence of low-quality ingredients.
Debunking Multivitamins Myths: We explore the efficacy of multivitamins and the potential issues with their quality and ingredient sourcing, especially the cheaper versions found in mass-market stores.
The Power of Simplicity in Supplements: Macy shares her approach to creating supplements with a minimal yet effective ingredient list, ensuring each component serves a purpose without unnecessary fillers.
Supporting Women's Health: Macy highlights her products like Myo-Inositol, discussing their significant impact on women's hormonal health and the management of conditions like painful periods and hormone imbalances.
The Importance of Personalizing Your Supplement Routine: We both emphasize the value of intuitive supplement use, understanding when and how to incorporate them into our daily lives based on individual needs and health goals.
Herbs Over Synthetics: Macy advocates for the use of herbs in supplements, citing their adaptogenic properties and natural synergy with the body’s needs.
The Impact of Supplements on Overall Health: Macy stresses that supplements are just one part of a holistic health approach, emphasizing the importance of mindset, lifestyle, and other health practices.
Encouraging Entrepreneurship in the Supplement Space: Macy shares her journey in starting Ancient Bliss and encourages listeners with a passion for wellness to explore creating their own supplement brands.
Macy’s Top Biohacks: To conclude, Macy shares her favorite biohacks, including NAD injections, high-dose IV vitamin C, and the combination of berberine and myo-inositol for regulating hormones and blood sugar levels.
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making health-related decisions. Opinions expressed by guests are their own and not necessarily those of the BiohackerBlondie Podcast or its host.
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