Episode 7: Why Women Need Better Supplement Research

In Episode 7 of the Balterra Wellness Podcast, we continue the conversation with Melanie Brechka and explore an important question in nutrition and supplement science:

Are we doing enough to understand the needs of different bodies?

For too long, research conducted primarily on men has been applied too broadly to women without enough consideration for gender, life stage, body type, goals, and individual physiology.

That matters.

A supplement recommendation should not always be one-size-fits-all. Creatine is a great example. The right amount may depend on the person, their goals, their body, and what they are trying to support.

This clip highlights a bigger opportunity for the wellness industry: to become more specific, more specialized, and more honest about where the science is strong — and where the gaps still exist.

At Balterra, we believe clarity builds trust. That means asking better questions, acknowledging what we know, and being transparent about what still needs more research.

What area of wellness do you think needs more personalized guidance: women’s health, healthy aging, sports nutrition, or life stage support?

Watch the clip from Episode 7 below.

Episode 7 of the Balterra Wellness Podcast explores gender gaps in nutrition research, individualized supplement needs, creatine recommendations, and why the wellness industry needs more specific guidance for women and different life stages.