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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.
Duration
1h 8m
Broadcast on
19 Sep 2026
Audio Format
other

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

 

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TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Timeline

Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here:

timeline.com/gemelli

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Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule:

http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli

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Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here:

timeline.com/gemelli

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Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI!

https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli

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TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN:

https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast

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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.com/show/3In4QlJj4IvHqq0eduKj7m
◼Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-dylan-gemelli-podcast/id1780873400

The one ingredient that I think most people should be avoiding and staying away from is ashwagandha. The testosterone boosting market is full of really crappy formulas, really poorly dosed ingredients. Proprietary blends, you can tell that the manufacturer has not spent time thinking through each ingredient and why it's in there. I lived in the low fat diet world, I told you that for so many years and it may be one of the most miserable human beings alive. On Google, it's actually hard for people to find negative effects of canola oil. Have you noticed how they censor that shit? As a person that's around supplements as much as you've been, if you had three that you would say that you would always go to first, what would your top three staples be? One of my staple ingredients is actually... Here's an interesting question. How much do you actually know about the way your everyday habits are supporting how you age? We hear so much about longevity right now, sleep, protein, strength training, nutrition, all of these things matter, but there's another layer that doesn't get nearly as much attention as it should. What's happening inside yourselves? Your mitochondria produce the cellular energy that your body relies upon every day, and mitochondrial dysfunction? That's considered a central hallmark of aging, and that's why I've been so interested in the work timeline does with Mitopear. Mitopear is their pure and patented form of uralithin A. It supports mitochondrial function and cellular renewal by activating mitophagy, your body's natural process for clearing out damaged mitochondria. But rather than just tell you about it, timeline wants you to think about your own longevity habits. So they've created a longevity quiz that takes just a few minutes, and it looks at some of the everyday habits that can support healthy aging. And the best part, if you complete the quiz, timeline will send you a free sample of Mitopear gummies. So take the quiz, learn a little bit more about how you're supporting the way you age, and try Mitopear for yourself. Go to timeline.com/jamelli to take the longevity quiz and get your free gummies. That's timeline.com/jamelli. Alright everybody, welcome back to the Dylan Jamelli podcast. I figured I better hit play here and get going because we had a podcast before the podcast. My guest is obviously a good friend. We enjoy talking about every single aspect of really health and wellness. He's got specific niches and so do I, but we kind of go all over the place. And funny story, I was actually on Dave Asprey's podcast, and then his production person reached out to me because my guest wanted to talk to me and I said, "Hell yeah, get me on the phone with them." So it turned out to be a really good friendship and I'm just, I'm always so blessed to meet people like my guest today. But he's Australia's leading biohacker. He's a TEDx speaker and he's the founder of In Before You and Booster Biology. He's a wonderful naturopath. He has an exercise science background and he's recognized globally for translating cutting edge research into real world performance protocols. And he's also a trusted supplement formulator. I mean, he does everything. So without further ado, my friends, Lucas Owen. Dylan, thanks for having me, man. And I'm looking forward to having a fruitful conversation today. Yeah, man, I'm excited. Thank you for the patience. I know that with the scheduling, I'm all over the place, but you've been super gracious and I always, always am humbled by the fact that people are accommodating and want to talk to me. So I'm looking forward to talking to you about many different aspects of things that you discuss and cover and you and I see eye to eye on a lot of things, which I think this is going to be intriguing and we kind of get into the same kinds of topics. But I do want to talk to you about different things that you run into since you're in a different country and some of the similarities and differences and just some of your ideologies in comparison to other people. So first and foremost, as a naturopath, can you explain what that means, what being a naturopath is and how that's differentiating from a quote, unquote conventional doctor? Sure. Yeah. So in Australia, to become a qualified naturopath, we have to do a four year bachelor of health science degree. So that's what I did. And I tried to overload subjects to get it done quicker, but they wouldn't allow that. But basically, a naturopath is kind of like sort of like a nutritionist plus a herbalist combined. So we're blending both and we're really focused on addressing the root cause of disease and illness. And I

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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.