I started a newsletter called Secondary Effects.
10 years in clinical practice. 20 in venture. Co-founded a health tech company. Wrote a satirical novel about pharma.
I'm writing about what I'm actually seeing at the intersection of health and technology.
First post is live.
💡 What to take instead?
•Methylated B vitamins
•Highly bioavailable minerals
•No PEG, maltodextrin, or synthetic excipients
•Real 3rd-party testing
•Designed for absorption, not shelf life
💩 Calcium Carbonate
The cheapest, least bioavailable form
💩 Folic Acid
A synthetic version that can block folate receptors in 1/3 of people .
💩 Magnesium and Zinc Oxide
~4% bioavailability. Mostly just causes diarrhea.
💩 Ferrous Fumarate
Harsh on the gut, causes constipation
In our latest podcast,@kyriakosel is joined by @mostlyH2O, CEO and founder of @CapsuleOk who makes it easy to craft tailor-made, expertly curated supplement packs.
Some highlights:
00:00 Introduction
01:32 Launching OK Capsule
07:23 Why Most Companies Don't Offer Customized Solutions
09:28 Finding the first customers
13:35 Fundraising Tips
22:08 Creating and Sourcing Supplements
26:19 Importance of Sourcing and Quality
27:32 Finding Good Suppliers
30:14 Personal Supplement Routine
32:05 Longevity and Healthspan
34:13 Importance of Exercise
35:52 Exciting Supplements and Technologies
44:57 Future of the Supplement Industry
48:39 Company Culture
50:46 Future of Medicine and Supplements