52. Dr. Greg Kelly: Stop Wasting Money on Supplements! Here’s What Actually Works…

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

With shelves full of flashy promises, it’s time to cut through the noise. In this episode, Dr. Shah and Dr. Greg Kelly explore what science actually says about supplements—and what your body truly needs to perform at its best.

You’ll learn how nootropics, adaptogens, and probiotics influence brain health, stress resilience, and longevity. Backed by clinical research, Dr. Kelly unpacks the key mechanisms behind compounds that support cognitive performance, neuroplasticity, and the gut-brain connection—revealing how your microbiome plays a central role in mood, immunity, and energy regulation.

Whether you're aiming for sharper focus, better digestion, or long-term health, this episode delivers a practical roadmap to optimize your supplement strategy—minus the hype.

Dr. Greg Kelly is a licensed naturopathic physician and leading authority in nootropics and human optimization. He’s the Director of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective and author of Shape Shift.

We Also Discuss:

• The overwhelming number of supplements on the market

• How to optimize brain health and performance with the right compounds

• Enhancing resilience with supplements

• The link between nootropics and gut health

• How symbiotics support gut health

Learn more about Dr. Shah:

Website: https://www.drshah.com/

Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/

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

Learn more about Dr. Greg Kelly

Instagram: Qualia Life Sciences

LinkedIn: Gregory Kelly - Qualia Life Sciences​ Book: Shape Shift Intelligence Solution

Sources:

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2007.7117?journalCode=acm

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408398.2021.2021137

https://www.drashwame.ie/ashwagandha-journal/ashwagandha-lions-mane/

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1164676/full https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/22/3955

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