In this episode of the Peak Performance Podcast, Coach Kyle and Dr. K break down one of the most common misconceptions in the health world: that a single multivitamin can meet everyone’s nutritional needs. From outdated Flintstone gummies to $120 high-end multis, they explore why individualized supplementation—based on testing, not trends—is essential for true health optimization. They uncover the hidden truths about low-quality vitamins, marketing gimmicks, and how soil depletion impacts food nutrition. The hosts also share how they assess their clients' needs using lab work, micronutrient panels, and the risks of taking the wrong supplements (hello, expensive urine and mercury mobilization!).

Key Takeaways:

Mass-market multivitamins are often ineffective or even harmful due to poor ingredient quality and low dosages.

Personalized supplementation based on blood and nutrient testing is critical.

High-quality supplements are rarely found in retail chains like Walgreens or Amazon—use trusted platforms like Fullscript or iHerb.

Beware of “pixie dusting”—when multivitamins include tiny, ineffective amounts of dozens of nutrients.

Supplements like alpha-lipoic acid and NAC should only be taken under supervision if heavy metal detox hasn’t been addressed.

Brands matter—but even more important is selecting specific formulations based on individual needs.

Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction Welcome to the Peak Performance Podcast Medical disclaimer and host introductions

00:24 – Why Generic Multivitamins Don’t Work The myth of the “one-a-day” vitamin Marketing vs. real health needs

01:53 – Supplement Overload and Vague Symptoms Why taking 47 random supplements isn’t helping The importance of blood work before supplementation

02:58 – The Food Supply Isn’t What It Used to Be Soil depletion and declining food nutrition Why modern diets often require supplementation

04:00 – Pixie-Dusting and Under-Dosing How multivitamins trick consumers with tiny amounts of nutrients The example of Vitamin D dosing

04:44 – What to Test For and How The role of standard blood tests and advanced panels Using micronutrient and OAT testing wisely

05:36 – A Smarter Way to “Build” a Multivitamin Creating a custom multi through targeted supplements Fat-soluble vitamins, trace minerals, magnesium

06:13 – Picking the Right Brands Why brand and formulation both matter Coach Kyle and Dr. K’s favorite brands for specific nutrients

07:16 – The Danger of Detox Without Testing Why alpha-lipoic acid and NAC can do harm if used incorrectly Mercury and heavy metal issues

08:02 – Where (and Where Not) to Buy Supplements Why Walgreens, Amazon, and even Whole Foods fall short Trusted platforms like Fullscript and iHerb

09:35 – Closing Thoughts Final advice on supplement sourcing and safety

Where to follow and subscribe for more Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by The Longevity Center FL. Your one stop natural medicine shop. The LCFL is the perfect blend of Integrative, Osteopathic and Regenerative Health Care in West Palm Beach, FL.

Website: https://www.thelcfl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelcfl.com

Credits: Produced by Clearview Marketing Agency Filmed by Jackson Young @clearviewcreative

People: Website: https://peakperformancepodcast.online/ On Instagram: @thepeakperformancepod On X: @PeakPerformPod Dr. K On Instagram @theosteodoc

Episode Summary: In this stripped-down, zero-fluff episode, Coach Kyle and Dr. K break down everything you actually need to know about managing and reversing Type 2 Diabetes. They cover simple, science-backed steps that anyone can start today—from how you order your food during meals to why a walk after lunch can do more than you think.

They explore the difference between Type 1, 2, and 3 diabetes, the role of insulin resistance, and the surprising power of calf raises and frozen veggies in blood sugar control. You'll learn the proper way to use supplements like berberine, the debate around Metformin and GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, and when pharmaceutical support becomes necessary. Whether you're newly diagnosed, prediabetic, or just looking to optimize your glucose response, this episode cuts through the noise to deliver real, usable info.

Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Disclaimer

00:31 – The 3 Types of Diabetes Explained (Type 1, 2, & 3)

01:54 – What Causes Type 2 Diabetes (The Lifestyle Link)

02:06 – Step 1: Post-Meal Walking & Glucose Disposal

02:28 – Calf Raises, Soleus Push-Ups & the Power of the Legs 03:06 – Step 2: Food Order for Glucose Control

03:46 – Step 3: Berberine – How to Take It & What It Does

05:01 – Step 4: Why Lifting Weights Helps Regulate Glucose

05:45 – Step 5: Metformin – Prescription Glucose Control

06:20 – GLP-1 Agonists: Ozempic, Mounjaro & the "Trutides"

07:03 – Recap: The Diabetes Reversal Pyramid

07:26 – Is Type 2 Diabetes Reversible? (Spoiler: Yes)

07:50 – Are You at Risk for Redeveloping Diabetes?

08:12 – Type 2 Diabetes: A 90% Lifestyle Disease

08:30 – Last-Resort Therapies: Insulin & V-Cell Treatment

08:52 – Eating Healthy on a Budget (Ground Beef & Frozen Veggies)

09:34 – Wrap-Up & Outro

Top Takeaways: Type 2 Diabetes is often reversible with lifestyle changes alone. Post-meal walking is one of the most underrated blood sugar hacks. Eat your veggies first, then protein, then carbs to flatten glucose spikes. Berberine is a potent, natural supplement—just take it with meals. Metformin & GLP-1 drugs have a place, but aren’t the first line of defense. Muscle is your metabolic engine—resistance training increases glucose storage. Affordable nutrition is possible: frozen veggies + bulk ground beef = win.

Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by The Longevity Center FL. Your one stop natural medicine shop.

The LCFL is the perfect blend of Integrative, Osteopathic and Regenerative Health Care in West Palm Beach, FL.

Website: https://www.thelcfl.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelcfl.com

Credits: Produced by Clearview Creative Marketing Agency

Filmed by Jackson Young @clearviewcreative

People: Website: https://peakperformancepodcast.online/

On Instagram: @thepeakperformancepod

On X: @PeakPerformPod

Dr. K On Instagram @theosteodoc

Summary: In this episode, Coach Kyle sits down with Adam, the founder of ZAAG supplements, to talk all things allostatic load, burnout, and performance optimization. They unpack how chronic stress affects the body's ability to recover, how nutrient absorption is impaired under pressure, and the crucial difference between doing everything right and doing what your body actually needs.

Adam shares insights into the foggy state of burnout, describing it as “running a high-performance system in low battery mode.” He also walks through why digestion and nutrient uptake are disrupted when the body is overwhelmed, and how that challenges the notion that a "food first" approach is always sufficient.

They discuss HRV (Heart Rate Variability) patterns as a reliable indicator of how ready your body is to perform and why consistency in those metrics often matters more than a single high number. Kyle opens up about his own experience with burnout, tied to mercury poisoning, and how removing that burden helped him start to recover.

00:00 – Intro to Allostasis & Stress Buckets 05:24 – Understanding Allostatic Load in Performance 10:12 – When the Body Stops Functioning Normally Under Stress 17:05 – Burnout: The System Fog, Nutrient Absorption & Misleading Metrics 18:42 – Recognizing Burnout: Sleep, Memory, Energy & HRV Fluctuations 20:15 – Kyle’s Story: Mercury Toxicity, Hormonal Crash & Recovery 22:41 – Kaizen Approach: Tiny Tweaks Over Time 23:23 – Hacks to Increase Bucket Size & Drain It Faster 25:28 – Kyle's Experience with ZAAG: Crash, Reset, Then Benefits 27:30 – Caffeine, Nicotine & the Temporary Bank Balance Boost 29:02 – Energy Timing: Caffeine + Carbs = Strategic Synergy 30:12 – Final Thoughts from Adam & How to Learn More

• Burnout isn’t just mental: It physically affects nutrient absorption, hormone balance, and cognitive clarity.
• Food-first isn’t always enough: Especially if the body’s stress systems are suppressing digestion and absorption.
• HRV matters—but patterns matter more: Watch for variability in your variability, not just a single-day score.
• Stress management is multifactorial: Nutrients, habits, and mental reset tools all contribute.
• Supplements like ZAAG can help reduce allostatic load and improve recovery without relying solely on stimulants.
• Simple is powerful: Choose one habit to change, stabilize it, then stack the next one.

• Learn more about Adam’s supplement ZAAG
• Research on Allostasis & Allostatic Load
• HRV Tools: WHOOP, Oura, Garmin, etc.

Thanks for listening—see you next time on the Peak Performance Podcast!

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by The Longevity Center FL. Your one stop natural medicine shop. The LCFL is the perfect blend of Integrative, Osteopathic and Regenerative Health Care in West Palm Beach, FL.

Website: https://www.thelcfl.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelcfl.com

Credits:

Produced by Clearview Marketing Agency Filmed by Jackson Young @clearviewcreative

People:

• Website: https://peakperformancepodcast.online/
• On Instagram: @thepeakperformancepod
• On X: @PeakPerformPod
• Dr. K On Instagram @theosteodoc

Guest:

• Website: www.zaagsupplements.com
• On Instagram: @zaagsupplements