Shawn Wells

Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN

Nutritional Biochemistry Expert | "The World's Greatest Formulator" | Serial Entrepreneur

Shawn’s background includes Business Administration/Marketing at Babson College and Exercise Science at UNC Greensboro. He earned his Master's degree in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His professional journey saw him as the Chief Science Officer at Biotrust Nutrition, overseeing brand marketing, R&D, regulatory, supply chain, and quality control for the company that boasts an impressive annual revenue of $125MM.

His prowess in the business sector is further exemplified by his involvement in numerous acquisitions, including the notable acquisition of Dymatize by Post Holdings. A serial entrepreneur, he has ownership or partnership stakes in eight businesses and has played a critical role in transactions valued at over $425 million. Shawn's proficiency isn't limited to nutrition and formulation; his areas of expertise also encompass biohacking, anti-aging and health optimization.

Shawn's voice has resonated on international platforms and is a globally acclaimed nutritional biochemistry expert, revered as "The World's Greatest Formulator" in the supplement industry. With over two decades of experience, he has formulated more than 1100+ products, which are distributed worldwide. He holds over 40+ patented novel ingredients, including market-leading innovations such as enfinity® (Paraxanthine), dileucine, TeaCrine and Dynamine. As a nutritional biochemist, Registered Dietitian, and Certified Sports Nutritionist, Shawn has notably been a Fellow in the International Society of Sports Nutrition and has over ten years of experience as a Chief Clinical Dietitian in both acute hospital and skilled nursing settings.

Shawn has been featured in five globally recognized documentaries: The Skinny on Fat, The Answer to Cancer, Supplements Revealed and Psychedelics Revealed. Additionally, his insights have been sought after on renowned podcasts such as Onnit, Ben Greenfield, Primal Blueprint and the Know the Cause TV show. He is also a staple on television, appearing in segments on Fox News Dallas and the Good Morning LaLa Land show in LA and serves as the featured science expert on the national radio show, One Life Radio, aired weekly on iHeartMedia.

Having overcome personal health challenges including Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity and a pituitary tumor, Shawn stands as a beacon of hope and and information resource for countless individuals. His passion for health and wellness is further evident through his contributions in masterminds, conferences, magazines and TV appearances worldwide.

Shawn offers full-service product formulation and development in the dietary supplement, functional food and cosmeceutical arenas through his company Zone Halo. Shawn also provides a wealth of information at www.shawnwells.com where individuals can find invaluable articles and insights to optimize their health. For regular inspiration and updates, follow Shawn on Instagram @ShawnWells.