Beth
#223
What does UA stand for ??
I assume Urolithin A. (alternatively Ukraine?)
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SNK
#226
which supplement did he stop?
It’s decent and covers most of the bases. I’d take it over a general multi you find at a supermarket.
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Tim
#229
I take 9.75 grams of sodium bicarbonate per day. Does wonders for the kidneys, eliminates a killer, acidosis.
Tim
#230
I concede that it may be possible.
I think I’m going to take a multivitamin (Centrum Silver 50+ men) to cover the bases I am not already covering and so I can stop taking vitamin K, iodine, zinc, and B vitamins as separate supplements. That’ll be a big cost saving. It’ll also cover things I am currently not supplementing like lycopene, potassium, Mo, Manganese, etc…
And it’s cheap as chips at $0.09 a day. It’s a no-brainer for health, cost (and space) savings.
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KarlT
#232
Back to physiochem class for you.
nikney
#233
What is the reason why you do not recommend vitamin E? Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that prevents lipid oxidation in the cell.
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AnUser
#234
A multivitamin is a good idea for multiple reasons:
- Ease-of-use, combine supplements like zinc and iodine to one supplement.
- Get vitamins you might not otherwise get in diet, isn’t necessary to track and eat perfectly.
- Lower cost because of first point.
- Shown benefits in trials, but would be good either way.
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ng0rge
#235
Whoa…you just made @SNK sound a lot more intelligent…how’d you do that?
But, seriously, on the subject of Vitamin E, see this post for all the reasons that Vitamin E supplements are not recommended for people that are healthy.
https://spotify.localizer.co/t/the-wild-science-of-growing-younger-worth/12543/15?u=ng0rge
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AnUser
#236
For some reason that quote is in Turkish for me, until I expand the quote.
AnUser
#237
If you don’t get enough vitamin E you get a deficiency. Food and supplements are the same, so you can get it from a multi or food. I don’t want pay attention to what I eat like a hawk so a multi works for me.
RobTuck
#238
How much glycine do you typically supplement @约瑟夫_拉维尔, and when? I take 3,000 mg several night a week but I’m contemplating changing to a daily regimen to offset methionine rather than trying to lower dietary methionine so much. Is that what you are doing? It seems to me that taking glycine on an empty stomach, perhaps AM and PM would still be advised, on balance.
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Beth
#239
Organizational question for the hive mind…
I just found out how many taurine capsules I’m supposed to be taking and feeling overwhelmed about how to try to get everything in on a daily basis…
I’m searching Amazon now for pill organizers, but I’m sure many of you have tried it all and might have some great recommendations on how you do it.
I just saw these which seem nice (space for many pills)
https://www.amazon.com/Organizer-KOVIUU-Rotatable-Container-Supplement/dp/B0BX45Q3DN?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=A3D417X2F5K7SX&th=1
An aside: I’ve seen a couple of great threads on your top supplements, but do we have one on what doses you like and why ? Thank you!
You mention Hyaluronic Acid, as a supplement. Are you taking it orally? If so, are you able to isolate any effects from taking it, positive or negative?
I use Hyaluronic Acid 2% over my entire body post shower, while still wet, avoiding sensitive areas and it’s had a remarkable impact on my skins elasticity and firmness. I do live in a humid-temperate area, so I haven’t seen associated dryness that comes with use in more arid areas.
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Afaik topical hyaluronic acid doesn’t work at all but oral hyaluronic acid does. The molecular weight apparently doesn’t matter as the gut bacteria breaks down the larger molecules regardless.
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I don’t think that’s quite true.
Clinical Evaluation of Next-generation, Multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid Plus Antioxidant Complex-based Topical Formulations with Targeted Delivery to Enhance Skin Rejuvenation
Clinical grading revealed a statistically significant improvement in facial dryness, roughness, fine lines, and wrinkles as early as Week 2, with further improvements by Week 4. The improvements in moisture were significant, with hydration levels increased by up to 256% compared to the untreated controls.
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