246: Supplement Transparency and Trust: Previnex Redefines Industry Standards
In this episode, Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, a sports dietitian and host of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, interviews David Block, CEO of Previnex. The episode delves into the struggles and confusions surrounding nutrition, particularly for female athletes who face societal pressures on body image. Lindsey introduces David, detailing his impressive career transition from a hedge fund manager to leading Previnex, a company dedicated to producing high-quality nutritional supplements.
David discusses his inspiration and mission to create best-in-class supplements, addressing the flaws in the supplement industry from quality control to transparency. They explore Previnex’s rigorous testing standards, the impressive effectiveness of their Joint Health Plus product, and the impact of their groundbreaking Get Health, Give Health program, which donates vitamins to malnourished children for every customer order. The conversation emphasizes creating genuine health benefits, maintaining high standards, and the broader mission of improving lives globally.
Episode Highlights:
01:22 Meet Today's Guest: David Block, CEO of Previnex
03:19 David Block's Journey: From Wall Street to Wellness
06:24 Challenges and Insights in the Supplement Industry
11:37 The Importance of Quality and Transparency in Supplements
23:33 Personal Stories and Testimonials
31:32 The Power of NEM for Joint Health
33:04 Exploring Menstrual Cycle Health Supplements
34:16 Immune Health and Beta Glucans
41:33 The Importance of Muscle Health
47:15 Get Health Give Health Program
54:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
As the CEO of Previnex, David has the great privilege of leading a company that
is dedicated to creating health and advancing human flourishing in the lives of
everyone the company serves. Previnex makes best-in-class nutritional
supplement products that promote longevity, performance, and everyday
health, and donates vitamins to malnourished children with every customer
order through the company’s Get Health, Give Health Program. Since July 2017,
Previnex has donated over 2.4 million vitamins to malnourished children in 19
countries.
Prior to Previnex, David was a hedge fund manager and Wall Street research
analyst in the Health & Wellness Industry, where he was named one of the top
research analysts and stock pickers in the country by The Wall Street Journal
and Forbes. David has appeared in numerous financial publications for his
expertise in the Health & Wellness Industry, including The Wall Street Journal,
Investors Business Daily, Business Week, Forbes, and Barron's. David attended
UCLA, where he was a scholarship athlete, and received a law degree from
Pepperdine University School of Law, where he was a Fellow and Founding
Student Board Member of the Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the
Law. David also serves as a Board Member & Trustee of Guideposts, Inc.
Resources and Links:
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