Why Your Supplements Might Not Be Working

## Are You Taking the Wrong Supplements? Theo Wiley on Genetics, Creatine and Personalised Nutrition Most people choose supplements by guesswork. They walk into a shop, pick something off the shelf, follow the same dosage as everyone else, and hope it works. But if two people have different bodies, diets, training demands, genetics, and recovery needs, why would the same supplement plan work equally well for both? In this episode, Dr Martin Jones speaks with **Theo Wiley**, founder of **Myoform**, about the science of personalised supplementation and why the future of performance, recovery and health may be far more individualised than the current supplement industry suggests. Theo explains how genetics, biomarkers, wearables, lifestyle data and testing could change the way we approach nutrition. He also breaks down which supplements have the strongest evidence, where people waste money, and why quality control in the supplement industry matters more than most consumers realise. This conversation is for athletes, coaches, leaders and anyone who wants to make better decisions about supplements, recovery, energy, health and long-term performance. ## In this episode, you’ll learn Why the same supplement can produce different results in different people How genetics may influence nutrient needs, recovery and performance Why one-size-fits-all supplement advice is often flawed Which supplements have the strongest evidence behind them How biomarkers, wearables and genetic testing could personalise health decisions Why placebo effects can still influence performance The risks of contamination and poor quality control in supplements What personalised health could look like over the next five years Why creatine, vitamin D, omega-3 and protein remain key evidence-based options ## About Theo Wiley Theo Wiley is a scientist, entrepreneur, and founder building at the intersection of genomics and human performance. With a background in human biosciences, he's spent a decade in biotech and gene therapies, working across neurodegenerative disorders and rare diseases. Now, as the co-founder and CEO of Myoform, he applies the principles of precision medicine to health and performance. Myoform is an AI-driven platform that combines whole-genome sequencing, blood biomarkers, wearable data, and lifestyle inputs to generate personalised supplement formulations that update over time based on an individual's biology. Based in London and operating across the UK and the US, he leads a team that turns cutting-edge science into everyday health decisions. Today, Theo is focused on proving that nutrition built around a person's own biology can optimise how they train, recover, and live. Connect with Theo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theo-wiley-877457103/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theo.wiley\_/ Myoform: https://myoform.io/ Research resource mentioned: https://examine.com/ ## Chapters 00:11 Do Supplements Work? 02:18 Creatine And Genetics 04:15 Four Keys To Results 05:45 Founding Myoform  07:35 Why Personalization Matters 10:04 The Microbiome  12:45 How Myoform Works 15:24 Genomics And Risk Scores 19:15 Magnesium And Placebo 21:31 Using Wearables 26:23 Traits And Injury Risk 29:34 Nootropics And Brain Boosts 35:58 Quality Control And Safety 38:34 Budget Personalisation Basics 42:15 Future Of Health Data 45:32 Closing Thoughts And Links ## About the Podcast For more expert-led conversations delivering evidence-based strategies to help you perform, recover, and adapt in high-pressure environments, check out our website https://www.ophp.co.uk/ Hosted by Human Performance specialist, researcher, and educator Dr Martin I. Jones. If you found this podcast valuable, please take a moment to rate, share & review.  If you have feedback, guest suggestions or topics that you'd love us to cover, then do email us at [info@ophp.co.uk](mailto:info@ophp.co.uk) or connect with us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ophp/  ## Production Edited and produced by Bess Manley Thanks for listening to **Optimising Human Performance**. This podcast is for people who can’t afford to fail. Each episode gives you practical, evidence‑based tools you can apply in the real world. For more about the podcast, speaking, coaching, and mentoring, visit: www.ophp.co.uk Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ophp/ Instagram: **@ophumanperformance** If you found this episode useful, please **share it with one colleague**, subscribe, and leave a review – it helps us reach more people who operate in high‑stakes environments. * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.