You move, you try to eat well… and then you hit the supplement aisle and everything falls apart.
Every bottle looks the same. Every label promises “immune support” and “optimal wellness.” And somewhere between RDI, “doctor recommended,” and TikTok trends, it’s hard to know what actually matters.
In this episode, Artis sits down with James Garland, VP of Marketing for Pure TheraPro Rx and a veteran integrative nutritionist with 20+ years in the health and wellness world. James has spent his career helping people cut through supplement hype and understand the difference between bare-minimum nutrition and truly supporting long-term health. Go Slow To Go Fast Podcast+1
They dig into:
Why movement + real food are the foundation—but usually aren’t enough anymore
How soil depletion, industrial farming, and modern life changed the nutrient profile of our food
The difference between RDI (recommended daily intake) and optimal daily intake—and why “within range” on your labs doesn’t always mean “optimal”
What MTHFR and methylation actually are, and why the wrong B vitamins can make some people feel worse instead of better
Simple ways to spot low-quality supplements: fillers, “other ingredients,” tablet vs capsule, and more
Why trying to “min–max” your health can backfire—and how to aim for sustainable, real-life balance instead
A practical starting stack James thinks almost everyone can benefit from (and why multivitamins are not all created equal)
This is not about chasing perfection. It’s about understanding the system you live in, asking better questions when you get your labs back, and choosing supplements that actually have a chance to move the needle for you.
Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.
I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.
