Stop relying on harsh stimulants to power your workouts.
Kyal Van Der Leest & Nick Urban reveal better ways to build energy, balance neurotransmitters, & support recovery.
From paraxanthine to P5P & hydrating coconut compounds, in this episode, you'll learn how to upgrade your fitness routine with BioHarmonized, high-performance ingredients that energize without the crash.
Meet our guest
Kyal Van Der Leest is a Nutritionist, Naturopath & Functional Health Coach turned supplement formulator
He founded LVLUP Health to create the kinds of products he wished he had access to during his clinical practice, retail experience & personal health journey. LVLUP's formulas blend evidence-based nutrition, functional medicine & various health modalities, targeting root causes & supporting multiple biochemical pathways
With a results-driven approach, Kyal designs supplements that actually work as promised, offering effective tools for those seeking real, lasting wellness
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Key takeaways
- Using inferior pre-workout supplements hinders progress due to inactive ingredients & overstimulation
- Caffeine boosts performance but overstresses adrenals when overused, affecting gains & health
- Choosing the right form of B vitamins supports neurotransmitter synthesis & avoids toxicity
- High-quality ingredients lead to better supplement absorption & health benefits
- Newer stimulants like paraxanthin boost energy without causing adrenal fatigue
- Overloading one ingredient disrupts balance—use a well-rounded supplement approach
- Support thyroid health with safe supplements to improve energy & metabolism
- Regular detox practices like sauna use remove toxins &enhance performance
- Take supplements wisely to maximize nutrient absorption & effectiveness
- Supporting mitochondrial health boosts energy & resilience in modern life
- In animal studies, the peptide epitalon (a bioregulator peptide) has shown to increase lifespan by around 30% in rats/mice
- Some mainstream pre-workouts contain up to 500mg of caffeine per serving
Episode Highlights
4:30 Why the Industry Uses Inferior Vitamin Forms
8:37 Problems With Traditional Pump Ingredients
10:38 Breakdown of LVLUP's Pre-Workout Formula
21:19 Methylene Blue for Mitochondria, EMF Protection & Formulas
29:01 Supporting Detox for Weight Loss & Fat Burners
44:19 Oral Bioavailability & Dosing of Peptides
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