*Standard disclaimer that nothing in this thread should be used as a substitute for medical advice* It's George. This is a long thread so let's get right into it (if you find this valuable just do me a favor and leave a like). Part 1: Approaching supplements with the right

Number 2: Supplements can not replace food and believe it or not, plenty of foods are more effective than supplements. For starters in this one, realize that supplements lack transport proteins and all nutrients work synergistically. For example: -Selenium, sulfur, iodine,

Number 3: The supplement industry is way more shady than someone might think. Take the AG1 bs for example. You know that these stories are very common if you've been in the space for a fair amount of years. And it's not hard to understand why. The supplement industry is a

Number 4: Get the real deal first. -Before using a zinc supplement invest in some grass finished beef. -Before using a vitamin E supplement invest in some red palm oil, EVOO etc. -Before using a mineral supplement invest in some glyphosate-free bee pollen. -Before using a

Number 5: In the vast majority of cases, supplements should be cycled unless your doctor advises otherwise. Tons of people have created health issues from neglecting this simple fact. Supplements are tools to be used under specific circumstances. Examples: -NAC can be great

Number 6: Do not underestimate the damage that common supplement additives can cause when one is gunning down 20+ pills a day. https://journals.sagepub.com/d... This is a BIG issue and no, you can't avoid all additives in all supplements. You just calculate the ROI and trust me, it's

Number 7: You should know what you need to eat to improve an issue before asking what supplements you should take. https://x.com/Helios_Movement/... Number 8: Every single of these supplements that are mentioned will backfire for some people. It's mathematically impossible not to. If

Part 2: Supplements that are a good idea to avoid for the most part (everything is in this tweet so tap in it). -Synthetic forms of vitamin A. These are totally unnecessary in the vast majority of people and its supplementation will interfere with K-dependent clotting factors,

Part 3: Something everyone neglects but it can be more effective than a lot of supplement. That little something is called good old herbs. https://x.com/Helios_Movement/...

Part 4: A breakdown of the most common supplements discussed (from creatine and probiotics all the way to peptides). Number 1: Magnesium. Magnesium is involved in over 3700 enzymatic reactions in the body. So without enough magnesium, nothing really works. But supplement wise,

Number 2: Creatine monohydrate Most people are already familiar with this "bro" supplements but don't underestimate the impact that it can have in regards to your energy levels, brain and androgen health. http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov... http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov... http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov...

Number 3: The right probiotics (extensive explanation below). Note: In order for probiotics to work, they need to obviously survive the stomach acid in order to reach the gut so always see if the specific brand you want to use mentions something such as "enteric-coated capsules"

Number 4: Gingko biloba In a nutshell, gingko is great for: -Fatigue. -Certain types of depression. -SSRI induced low libido. -Increasing extracellular dopamine levels in the prefrontal cortex in rats. -Normalising stress-elevated alterations in brain catecholamines, serotonin

Number 5: Saffron This might seem more expensive, BUT, you really don't need much and it's really great for: -Stomach ulcers -Hypertension -Low libido -Coronary heart disease -Depression -Brain fog -PMs -Seizures -Alzheimer -Withdrawals Its main compounds are crocin,

Number 6: Peptides (very deep dive, tap in). First and foremost, peptides are short chains of anywhere from 2 to 50 amino acids that are linked together by peptide bonds where the carboxyl group of one amino acid reacts with the amino group of another and serve as signaling

Number 7: Glycine This one is crucial for gut health and our nervous system, protects the liver, supports energy metabolism, protects against muscle loss, lowers stress hormones, protects the adrenals and lowers excessive serotonin. Other benefits: [1]: Glycine regulates the

Number 8: TMG This is a water soluble glycine analog with three methyl groups attached to its nitrogen atom. Our liver and kidneys synthesize TMG from oxidizing choline into betaine aldehyde and then into TMG with the help of enzymes like choline oxidase and betaine aldehyde

Number 9: Cistanche. If you are man that's looking for something that actually works and can help you with your fertility, libido but also mood and testosterone a bit, look no further. http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov... Some of its benefits include stuff such as: -Protects the testicles

Number 10: Taurine. Don't let energy drinks give a bad reputation to taurine. This very cheap supplement could do more for your: -Mitochondria (did you know that ATP generation can drop up to 25% if we don't get/produce enough taurine?) -Blood sugar levels -Fertility -Liver

Number 11: Modified citrus pectin or since it can be expensive, zeolites or AC. Everyone these days is operating sub optimally due to toxin accumulation and one of the worst (but very common) mistakes someone can do when entering his health journey is to underestimate the impact

Number 12: Agmatine sulfate. I don't think there are other supplements at the price of agmatine that can benefit the brain that much through various mechanisms. http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov... http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov... http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov... http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov...

Number 13: Nattokinase. You've probably heard about this one recently so i will skip the details in this thread (i have broke it down in previous ones). Number 14: B. thiamine. In case you're not aware of what thiamine is, it's vitamin B1 and a 101 is that it's important for

Number 15: Astragalus. This root that’s maintly used in traditional Chinese medicine is an adaptogen whose main active compounds are polysaccharides, saponins (astragalosides) and flavonoids. It has immune-boosting properties (it can stimulate the production and activity of

Part 4: Choosing a supplement based on certain genetic factors. First let's discuss fast and slow COMT. Number 1: Fast -Low dose TMG -Glycine -Mucuna -P5P (cofactor for tyrosine hydroxylase (dopamine synthesis)). -Magnesium taurate -Rhodiola -Low dose P5P, methylfolate and

That's all. I can keep talking about supplements for a long time but there's no more space so use the search function in my profile for more threads on the topic. I hope that you enjoyed this thread. If you did make sure to leave a like/RT. https://x.com/Helios_Movement/...

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@Helios_Movement Thoughts on vitamin A poisoning. I’ve been reading about it

@abbyjensen0989 I've written about it, use the search function in my profile or start with this. https://x.com/Helios_Movement/...

@Helios_Movement This very much needed. I am very concerned about the safety and quality of supplements. Thank you for investigating and sharing what you find. It seems like every time we lift up a 'stone/rock' we find that there has been some subtle poison added to our air, water and food.

@Helios_Movement Thank you for doing all the work, research and compilation for this terrific post! 🎯

@Helios_Movement @grok please summarize

@Helios_Movement Can vouch for this and the handbook which is an amazing resource I've learned a lot from. Part of the inspo for my tool was giving people easy ways to research and organize what supplements they want to to take and threads like help a ton in the space https://www.supplementresearch...

@Helios_Movement Imagine a white supplement pill replacing a delicious juicy red steak. Just doesnt make sense

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@Helios_Movement Astaxanthin?