Ask the ZZL - Supplements

[Uncmba2]

What supplements do you take? My Doctor has recommended Testosterone, and I am wary at 59 in doing this.

 

[SmokePantsIC]

Fiber supplements...people usually aren't getting enough of that in their diet.

Beet root extract for BP

Berberine to help control blood sugar.

Otherwise, just on a multivitamin so far.

 

[cr333]

What supplements do you take? My Doctor has recommended Testosterone, and I am wary at 59 in doing this.

Prescription or something over the counter?

 

[Uncmba2]

Prescription

 

[cr333]

Obviously, your numbers are low and the Dr feels it would help you. My brother said he felt so much better after starting the injections. You have to do what you feel is best for you though.

 

[kik84]

I take a lot of supplements.

 

[kik84]

What supplements do you take? My Doctor has recommended Testosterone, and I am wary at 59 in doing this.

Why is he recommending testosterone?

 

[Uncmba2]

To help lose weight, regain vitality, etc.

 

[kik84]

To help lose weight, regain vitality, etc.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy?

Be careful.

testosterone to regain vitality risks - Google Search

 

[OakForestHeel]

Magnesium Glycinate, collagen protein. Protein.

 

[kik84]

Magnesium Glycinate, collagen protein. Protein.

I take magnesium glycinate and UC-II collagen.

 

[SomeBeach1]

I take magnesium glycinate and UC-II collagen.

I take magnesium glycinate too (at night) and start the day with a protein shake.

 

[Uncmba2]

What does the magnesium do for you?

 

[SomeBeach1]

What does the magnesium do for you?

It helps me to relax at night. I sleep better when I take it.

 

[OakForestHeel]

It helps me to relax at night. I sleep better when I take it.

Me too. Good when paired with morning sauna too, great for heart.

 

[UNCatTech]

I supplement my income with my side hustle as an old, overweight, pole dancer at the local strip club for the blind.

 

[kik84]

I think I recall reading a number of years ago a physician saying that among the supplements he recommended to patients, it was magnesium that garnered the best results.

Have to take the right form of magnesium, though (lysinate glycinate).

 

[SomeBeach1]

There's been a lot of talk recently about vitamin D and now the most recent thing I read was about taking vitamin D and magnesium together with dinner.

 

[OakForestHeel]

There's been a lot of talk recently about vitamin D and now the most recent thing I read was about taking vitamin D and magnesium together with dinner.

I take mine before bed mostly because that’s the only time i remember. I should take it at dinner.

 

[SomeBeach1]

Here's the article about taking vitamin D and Magnesium together at dinner:
n accordance with Dr. Robert DeBease, a wellness expert and ..

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...ofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Here's on on vitamin D slowing aging:

Vitamin D supplements may slow biological aging — Harvard Gazette

Trial shows protection against telomere shortening, which heightens disease risk.

news.harvard.edu

 

[kik84]

There's been a lot of talk recently about vitamin D and now the most recent thing I read was about taking vitamin D and magnesium together with dinner.

Yes, for bone health, take your vitamin D, your magnesium, and your vitamin k-2 (the MK-7 form) together. Vitamin K helps your body absorb the vitamin D.

MK-7 and Its Effects on Bone Quality and Strength - PMC

From the above study:

"MK-7 increases bone mineral density and promotes bone quality and strength."

 

[kik84]

This is the Vitamin K-2 I take:

Amazon.com: Jarrow Formulas MK-7 90 mcg - Bioactive Form of Vitamin K2-120 Servings (Softgels) - for Bone & Cardiovascular Health - Vitamin K2 MK-7 Dietary Supplement - K2 Vitamin Supplement MK-7 - Gluten Free : Health & Household

 

[UNCatTech]

There's been a lot of talk recently about vitamin D and now the most recent thing I read was about taking vitamin D and magnesium together with dinner.

My wife's doctor prescribed her vitamin D after her bloodwork last year. There was a noticeable difference in her stamina after that.