Conversations Unplugged
with Shawn Wells
In this insightful conversation, Christian Drapeau interviews Shawn Wells, a biochemist and supplement formulator behind more than 1,100 products and 40 patented ingredients. They explore Shawn’s unique approach to developing compounds that work in synergy with the body and discuss how innovations in supplementation can complement and amplify the body’s innate repair system.
Shawn Wells
Shawn Wells shares his journey from growing up surrounded by supplements to becoming a formulator behind more than 1,100 products and over 40 patented ingredients. His approach centers on synergy—how compounds work together through complementary mechanisms of action rather than simply piling ingredients into a formula. From isolating key molecules in plants to creating cleaner, more effective derivatives of well-known compounds like caffeine, Shawn explains the meticulous process of balancing efficacy, safety, and stability in supplement development.
The discussion soon moves into the overlap between product formulation and the body’s innate repair system. Christian highlights how certain plant-based compounds have the ability to support the release of stem cells from the bone marrow, enhancing the body’s natural repair potential. This synergy between externally developed formulations and the body’s own biology illustrates a profound principle: the most powerful innovations don’t replace our biology but work with it.
The conversation also explores how products like STEMREGEN amplify the benefits of advanced interventions such as stem cell injections or exosome therapy. While injected cells often face survival challenges, stimulating the release of one’s own stem cells through supplementation can sustain and multiply results over time. When combined, the effect can be dramatically magnified. This cumulative approach—leveraging both science-driven innovation and the body’s innate repair mechanisms—points to a future where supplementation is not just about nutrients but about unlocking the full potential of human biology.
For Shawn Wells, formulating is about finding the perfect balance: maximizing benefits, minimizing downsides, and ensuring compounds work in harmony. For Christian, the focus remains on helping the body do what it is already designed to do—renew, repair, and maintain itself. Together, their exchange highlights a shared vision of a future where supplements are not just supportive, but transformative tools for human performance and longevity.