From A to Zinc

There’s arguably no time more important to get nutrition right than during pregnancy, yet for many women, it’s one of the most confusing and overwhelming stages when it comes to food, supplements, and health advice. In this episode of From A to Zinc, I’m joined by registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Lily Nichols , bestselling author of Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Ges...

In this episode of From A to Zinc, I’m joined by Shawn Wells, one of the world’s leading supplement formulators with over 1,200 formulas to his name. We break down the supplement industry from the inside out, so you can finally make smart, confident, evidence-based decisions. In this episode, you’ll learn: •How to read supplement labels properly → What are real green flags, what are red flags, and...

Episode 6 - From A to Zinc: The Supplement Podcast Fuel Like an Olympian: How to Use Supplements for Peak Performance with Olympic Nutritionist Professor Louise Burke What does it really take to fuel like an Olympic athlete? In this episode of From A to Zinc: The Supplement Podcast, host Charleen speaks with Professor Louise Burke, one of the world’s leading authorities in sports nutrition and the...

From A to Zinc- Episode 5 How do you really know what’s inside your supplements? And can you trust the label on the bottle? In this episode, we dive into the world of third-party supplement testing with NSF International, the global leader in certification. With over 80 years of setting safety standards across 100+ countries, NSF helps ensure supplements actually contain what they claim, and nothi...

What makes the world’s best detox program so effective — and how can you do it right? In this episode of From A to Zinc, I sit down with Dr. George Gaitanos from Chenot, the global leader in detox and wellness. Dr. Gaitanos breaks down Chenot’s award-winning approach to detoxification, the science behind how our bodies actually cleanse, and the specific supplements they use to help people reset an...

In this myth-busting episode of From A to Zinc, I’m joined by Professor Tim Spector - leading scientist, bestselling author, and co-founder of ZOE, a cutting-edge science-backed platform transforming how we understand food and personalized health. We dive into the top 10 most common (and misleading) supplement myths-  separating fact from fiction with the latest research, especially through the le...

Behind the Label: Dr. Marion Nestle on Supplement Safety, Regulations, and Health Claims The supplement industry promises better health, sharper minds, and stronger bodies—but who’s making sure those promises are safe and true? In this episode, I’m joined by world-renowned nutrition expert Dr. Marion Nestle, author of Food Politics, to explore the hidden world of supplements. We dive into why the...

In this premiere episode of From A to Zinc, I sit down with Stanford nutrition expert Dr. Christopher Gardner to unpack the basics of dietary supplements — what they are, what they aren’t, and what you absolutely need to know before adding them to your routine. From vitamins and minerals to probiotics and herbal extracts, we explore the six core supplement categories, demystify common myths, and g...

Welcome to From A to Zinc! This podcast is all about bringing clarity to the supplement industry. In this trailer, I’ll introduce the mission of the show—cutting through the confusion, myths, and marketing hype by speaking with the world’s leading experts. My goal is to help you make informed, effective, and safe decisions about your health. Tune in to learn what’s coming up and why this podcast i...