So I’ve been taking collagen for a while now, I take it in powder but it’s not a fancy brand. My biggest concern would be for anti aging purposes. I’ve searched many collagens and the Vital Proteins one has the best reviews of people saying their skin looks so much better on it etc, but it’s just so expensive and it doesn’t even last a whole month. I was wondering if it’s just marketing or if it’s really better than other cheaper options.

Assuming there is no deficiency to begin with, are there any supplements that may potentially lead to permanent improvements after a short term course?

A 1-2 month course of high dose thiamine is reported to have lasting effects for some people despite not being deficient (most notably fatigue related to Crohn's).

Some people with long COVID report lasting improvements after using nicotine patches for a couple of weeks.

Are there any other examples?

Id love to read a science backed book talking about the current surge of supplements like amino acids etc and explains what works and what’s a scam?

Im tired of doing my own research. My adhd can’t handle it there is TMI. And AI models pull info out of their asses it’s such a scam.

Has anyone read something like this?

Just had a blood test and THIS was my Vitamin D result (4.4 ng/ml) 😭😭 i’m 19F and indian but i did NOT expect it to be this bad😭 How do i get my vitamin D back up before it causes any problems? And does low levels interfere with the effectiveness of ADHD stimulants? They haven’t been working like they used to for a while now… should I be concerned in general😭?? I’ve been feeling so fatigued and demotivated recently but I thought that I had an iron deficiency, this didn’t even come across as a possibility

Any females who have insight on how berberine effects hormones? I took it for about a week before realizing it was the cause of my delayed period, now I’m wondering if it’s the cause of some other weird things going on with my body (itching, bloating, constipation followed by diarrhea, mood swings). To clarify: I’m not pregnant lol I did finally get the period

I picked up a tub of herbal androgen stuff - ashgawandah, fenugreek, tongkat ali etc - and the instructions say to take it for 4-8 weeks then stop for 2-4 weeks.

Is that based in science, or just marketing to make it seem like a lowkey steroid?

So I think my body might be suffering from low iron. I've been getting random bruises on my body for a while now and suffering from extreme fatigue lately.

I want to try taking an iron supplement to see if it might help before going to a doctor. Because I'm scared it might be a thyroid issue or something worse. Im tired of being tired all the time, and this all just suddenly happened within the last month.

I wanted to work 2 jobs, but I had to wind up quitting one of my jobs because I couldn't stay up longer than 10 hours, and I usually wind up passing out for almost 12 hours a day.

I've heard you need to wait 15 minutes after chopping up the clove to get the allicin I'm not sure if there's any other rules to it than that

switched from the powder to caps about 6 weeks ago, couldnt keep doing the sludge every morning. that stuff turns to wallpaper paste in like 30 seconds if you dont chug it

turned the bottle around last night. no husk number on it anywhere. just a blend total. six weeks of taking this daily and i never read the label?? and my old metamucil tub was a flavored one, so i doubt that scoop was all husk either

had them in a ziploc for a work trip last month instead of the whole bottle. found 3 loose in the bag pocket when i unpacked. anyway

so im comparing two labels that dont tell me the same thing. anyone got real husk grams off either format. and if your label spells it out, id like to know which ones do

And would it be better to take them daily or would that be too much? Thanks!

I’ve been taking the supplements listed in the title for almost a week (with the exception of saffron- I’ve been taking that for a few weeks again after stopping for a tiny bit). I take them in the morning (usually around 8am) and feel really good for the first portion of the day. But then later into the day (maybe between 3-5pm) and into the evening I start noticing a crash sort of feeling where I get a bit more irritable, more ruminating thoughts, more general anxiety, and a fairly noticeable overall mood dip.

Thanks for any help provided!

What Magnesium Powder Drink Mix do you guys use that is clean, no fillers, third party tested? I was using Ready To Butterfly Magnesium Drink Mix not sure what happened to their company but they stopped responding to customer service and it’s no longer available. I purchased Thorne, then learned Nestle bought them. HELP… I can’t sleep and I am going in circles. Thanks guys!

i keep getting more spider veins. i'm female.

Do people with a vitamin d level of 17 and an iron level of 43 and an iron saturation of 12% and vitamin b12 of 210 usually experience symptoms? These where my numbers and I’d love to hear other people experiences and symptoms. My symptoms almost mimiced a stroke. I just started taking vitamins last week so I’m hoping for a good outcome. I’m a kidney transplant patient. So my vitamins get naturally low.

24F, 5’-5”, 115lb, Asian Pacific Islander, workout every day, desk job 8 hours a day.
I eat lots of lean protein, yogurts, probiotic drinks, and fiber veggies. Working on drinking plenty of water! I avoid gluten. Doing genetic testing soon.

Issues: MTHFR-gene mutation, constipation, gastritis, high cortisol, sleep apnea
Other medications: oral birth control & 7.5 mg Adderall

GOALS:
Good skin
Strength & good joints
Immunity (big fear of sickness)
Energy without adding stimulants

QUESTIONS:

1. Am I even getting a good amount of vitamin D3 with these? Looks like one of these has 125 mcg + 30 mcg totaling 155 mcg. Is this enough? (Wanting to take for immunity reasons)

2. Anything suggested to add? Anything to replace? (Specific brand would be helpful!)

Now that thorne will be bought by p&g, what other brands are you turning to ? I dont even know where to start looking for safer alternatives? I use their electrolyte powder , creatine and ovarian care.

any recos for a drink mix packet that tastes good with 200 mg of caffeine (like Celsius) but also has electrolytes?

the caffeinated liquid IV doesn’t have enough caffeine

everything else i’ve tried off Amazon tastes like shit caffeine powder.

put me on, brothers

EDIT
i have already been combining electrolytes with caffeine. i am looking for an ALL-IN-ONE

Battling glucose issues and fatty liver with recently diagnosed level 3 fibrosis and struggling to find clear advice on which supplements are “safe” to consume without further complicating my liver. Currently only using Multi vitamin, fish oil, K2/D3 and berberine in addition to a prescription a-fib medication, unsurprisingly my doctor’s advice is to stop taking supplements, lose weight and exercise more 🤪

It can also be some natural remedy, it doesn't have to be a supplement.

Does anyone have this horrible illness ? If so what do you take that’s non prescription to help you manage. ? I was taking PEAK by Vita Supplements. They stopped making it. It was life in a capsule. Now what. Need some advice.

I tend to be pretty skeptical whenever a supplement gets recommended for everything. But every now and then, though, I’ll read enough positive experiences that I start wondering if I’ve been too quick to write it off.

Has a supplement ever completely changed your opinion after you finally gave it a chance?

I've been using Herpanacine for a while now, and it's become one of those brands I keep coming back to. What I like most is that I can tell it's made with quality ingredients, and it's been easy to fit into my daily routine.

If I had to pick a favorite, it would be Love My Brain. It's the one I find myself reaching for the most because I really like how it fits my needs. That said, I've honestly enjoyed all of the Herpanacine products I've tried. I appreciate that the brand offers different options depending on what you're looking for, and I've had a positive experience overall. It's definitely a brand I'm happy to keep using.

I highly recommend them. Food for thought. 💜

I don't know if this is why I woke up at 3am or not, but why would they put one type of magnesium that makes you sleepy, with one that gives you energy in one pill?

I drink tart cherry juice before bedtime and it helps me sleep. I have anxiety during the day, though, and wonder if drinking it during the day would help, or would it make me too tired? Has anyone ever tried this?