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    Good stuuf austinite! Where do you buy all your sups from? And how you getting these amazing pics of Dana Linn Bailey ?
    Supps are from everywhere. Local, amazon, lef.org, etc... but lots of them are purchased in bulk powder and I cap them myself.
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    It's been 40 hours since I last posted a question; so I thought I would post another one, lol. For your Cialis, I read that you sometimes use the Liquid Cia by AR-R . I found some information on liquid tadalafil, but I want to ask your opinion. By the way the reason I plan to go with Liquid Cia is that AR-R seems to be top-notch and it is cheaper than the generic Cialis I have found on the Internet.

    Anyway, from what I have read, liquid tadalafil is absorbed more quickly than the tablet form. In your post austinite, you say that you take 5 mg pre-workout. For me pre-workout tends to be around 10 minutes before I hit the gym; however it seems like even liquid tadalafil doesn't get full absorbed until about two hours later. When do you recommend I should take liquid tadalafil, specifically Liquid Cia? Also seeing as the dosage comes in 30mg/mL, I should take a sixth of a mL. Is it difficult to take a sixth of a mL using the eyedropper it comes with? What time of day do you take the other 5 mg?

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    I always have liquid CIA from AR-R on hand. But I only use it between tab orders, but I have used it as the main source for a while in the past.

    Once you get on a steady schedule with Tadalafil you won't have to stress over timing so much. You would be taking another dose before the half-life is reached. 2 hours prior is just fine. I currently take all my pre-workouts 30 minutes prior to workout. So 5mg around 10:00 pm and again at 9am. Due to some scheduling conflicts, the timing isn't exact every day. But my dosing is always between 10 and 14 hours apart.

    You'd be using a 1 ML oral syringe, not an eye dropper. There are 10 notches on an the oral syringe. So since it's 30mg/ML, you would divide 30 by 10 to see how much each notch provides.

    30/10 = 3mg per notch. Without tabs, I would just do 6mg twice daily. The difference in absorption between tabs and liquid can be disregarded as it's too little to be concerned with. Also note that it is not affected by food. So you can take it anytime.
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    Awesome man, thanks as usual.

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    Also I look forward to your updates on coleus forskohlii and pycnogenol. Are you going to post a description on resveratrol too? I know you didn't mention in it in your original post, but you told Windex that it is already included in your fish oil capsules.

    I thought you might be interested in checking these fish oil capsules (Order - Omegavia). It seems very legit, and it is actually cheaper for the same dose than your supplement if you get the automatic re-ordering option. From my research, it has a more ideal EPA to DHA ratio. Anyway, you can read their website and decide for yourself.

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    I finished evaluating Coleus Forskohlii. Will no longer be using it. Zero effects for me. Still on pycnogenol but nothing to report yet...

    Yes, I'll update in the next day or so. Something keeps getting out of whack every time I edit the original post. I end up spending 15 minutes fixing text and making it look right. But I'll get to it. It's not in the fish oil, I take it with fish oil. Must have misworded that.

    Let's have a look at Omegavia:

    In comparison to Life Extension, you certainly benefit from taking 1 capsule vs. 2 with Life Extension. EPA is comparable... However, you get almost half of the DHA, and none of the trademarked additions in LE's oil...

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    Polyphen-Oil™ Olive (Olea europa) extract (fruit) [std. to 6.5% polyphenols (19.5 mg), 1.73% hydroxytyrosol/tyrosol (5.2 mg), 0.5% verbascoside/oleuropein (1.5 mg)]

    Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum) lignan extract

    OMEGAVIA LIFE EXTENSION
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    Well first of all, great attachment. It makes it a lot easier to compare and contrast the two. While Life Extension has the trademarked additions, from a pure Omega stand point, I think OmegaVia wins. If you take one Life Extension softgel, you get 350 mg EPA and 250 mg DHA, both of which are less than the EPA and DHA content in one softgel from OmegaVia. Also from what I have read, not only are the amounts of EPA and DHA important; but the ratio of the quantities is important as well. Depending on what you are looking for (heart health or brain health), the ideal ratio should be close to 2:1 EPA to DHA or vice-versa. In that regard OmegaVia has a ratio of 2.167:1 which is closer to 2:1 than the 1.4:1 ratio of Life Extension. Either way, I don't think you can go wrong.

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    Well, one pill is never a deal breaker for me. But I agree, just take omegas! Both are just fine. That said... I really don't like how omegavia compares itself to lavazo. Total cheap shots across the board. Plus they fail to mention that Lavazo contains vit. E.
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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite View Post
    Well, one pill is never a deal breaker for me. But I agree, just take omegas! Both are just fine. That said... I really don't like how omegavia compares itself to lavazo. Total cheap shots across the board. Plus they fail to mention that Lavazo contains vit. E.
    Haha, yeah I noticed that too. Like it or not, it is all about money; so they need to rely on marketing tactics to increase sales. It is similar to how Samsung started bashing the iPhone in their commercials. When companies do this, it is due to the fact that they recognize the much larger market share a competitor has. I don't think that necessarily means the product is poor (I have heard good things about the Galaxy), but it would be nice if companies just stated the facts and allowed consumers to make their own decisions. Seeing how stupid most people are (I know that sounds very arrogant and elitist), stating facts is not sufficient. It is easy to "dupe" people into buying shit, even if the product actually is a good one to begin with.

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    Question I seem the Crestor, is that just on cycle or year round? Is it prescribed!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by FONZY007 View Post
    Question I seem the Crestor, is that just on cycle or year round? Is it prescribed!!
    Yes, that is a prescription and should only be used under doctors orders.
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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite
    Yes, that is a prescription and should only be used under doctors orders.
    So it's do to cycling, does your doctor know?

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    I have a few questions on some of the vitamins and minerals in my multivitamin that you don't take. I won't list all of them here at once, but I will name a few right now. Why do you not take vitamin A, thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), and vitamin B6?

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    Quote Originally Posted by FONZY007 View Post
    So it's do to cycling, does your doctor know?
    Well, due to many things, but cycling makes it worse. Doc doesn't and will never know.
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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite
    Well, due to many things, but cycling makes it worse. Doc doesn't and will never know.
    Oh ok

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    Wow, I just found this thread. Awesome stuff Austinite! Now I'm going to be reading this my last 2 hours at work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Repsol View Post
    Wow, I just found this thread. Awesome stuff Austinite! Now I'm going to be reading this my last 2 hours at work.
    Good to hear repsol. Enjoy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by basketballfan22 View Post
    I have a few questions on some of the vitamins and minerals in my multivitamin that you don't take. I won't list all of them here at once, but I will name a few right now. Why do you not take vitamin A, thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), and vitamin B6?
    Sorry I missed this post.

    Vitamin A: I use this once per week. Mainly because it helps against bacteria or infections. You simply heal faster with this vitamin. Even broken bones heal faster. But it has more benefit to it like vision. Mainly at night. This is why Mom always said "Eat your carrots, good for your vision!". It's also good for bones and teeth. And the liver loves Vitamin A. I take 25,000 iu every Sunday. Talk about needing to update my list.

    Vitamin B1: Tons of this is found in food. Nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits contain sufficient amounts. Adjusting diet slightly can get you there, no need for excessive amounts of B1. Although supplementing is not harmful, if it is done, I would only recommend doing it before bed, because it starts to act like Magnesium by relaxing the muscles, and in even higher doses could cause drowsiness. 150 mg of Vitamin B1 would put me to sleep quickly. but in fair doses.. it's a good vitamin, good for the brain, nervous system, metabolism (specifically carbs) and using junk in your body for energy. You'd know if you had a deficiency.

    Vitamin B2: Very similar to B1. Abundant in foods, converts sugar to energy, macronutrient metabolism and more. This one however, is needed to form red blood cells. B2 is great for the "outside" of the body, such as nails, hair and skin health. Excess B2 is typically pissed away (another reason not to worry about supplementation if diet is decent). But, super high doses could cause kidney stones. How high? No idea. Everyone is different, and I don't want to find out

    Vitamin B3: Also joins the above with macro metabolism and abundance in food. But B3 is unique because it's required to produce cortisone and sex hormones. One of the reason I personally love B3 is because it can lower cholesterol. But I don't supplement with B3 because I get enough. Besides, L-Tryptophan = more B3.

    Vitamin B6: I actually do use B6 because it allows B12 to be absorbed better. Another decent nutrient partitioner. 100mg of B6 along with my daily B12 is plenty.

    You didn't mention B5, which I recommend for acne when coupled with Zinc.

    Hope this helps.
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    Can you ever have to much of a certain supplement? AS IN:

    I did see you had 10g of argnine and it made you feel sick, but what i'm saying is there only a certain amount your body can really take in and the rest gets passed through and if so, how do you go about finding what is good for you? Or you just take doeses close to what you have mentioned because thats the recommended does that you've researched and found to be the best?

    For instance i take:
    L-Cysteine 3000mg
    L-Lysine 750mg
    L-Methionine 3000mg
    L-Arginnine AKG 3000mg
    L-Citrulline DL Malate 3000mg
    L-Leucine 1750mg
    Beta-Alanine 1500mg
    L-Valine 875mg
    L-tyrosine 1000mg
    L-isoleucine 875mg
    L-Gluteamine 1250mg
    Taurine 1000mg

    I do have one other sup which i don't take.. This contains

    L-valine 500mg
    L-isoleucine 500mg
    L-leucine 4000mg
    N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine 700mg
    L-Carnitine-L-Tartrate 2000mg
    D-Aspartic Acid 3000mg


    Plus i have other suppliments like
    liv.52
    Fish oils
    Udo's oil blend
    multi vits ect ect

    But should i be increasing or cutting anything back?

    My diet is essientially Chicken, brown rice, broc, beans, tuna (spring water) Lean steak (before bed) Sweet patato. Eggs, hi-bran weetbixs (with water) and spelt, 3+ litres of water a day. PLUS i was addicated to coffee i swear so now i have 1 coffee a day with no sugar

    Should i be added some stuff in or what should i be doing? I just want to take it further if you get what i mean. If i do have sugar it will be simple sugar like dextrose as a 'carry'

    Need to add minerals thats for sure.

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    Blummy, the list you have up there isnt bad at all. Timing could be something you want to look into. however, my list is massive because I'm a living breathing experiment with these supps. You don't really need ALL that.

    When are you taking these aminos?
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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite View Post
    Sorry I missed this post.

    Vitamin A: I use this once per week. Mainly because it helps against bacteria or infections. You simply heal faster with this vitamin. Even broken bones heal faster. But it has more benefit to it like vision. Mainly at night. This is why Mom always said "Eat your carrots, good for your vision!". It's also good for bones and teeth. And the liver loves Vitamin A. I take 25,000 iu every Sunday. Talk about needing to update my list.

    Vitamin B1: Tons of this is found in food. Nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits contain sufficient amounts. Adjusting diet slightly can get you there, no need for excessive amounts of B1. Although supplementing is not harmful, if it is done, I would only recommend doing it before bed, because it starts to act like Magnesium by relaxing the muscles, and in even higher doses could cause drowsiness. 150 mg of Vitamin B1 would put me to sleep quickly. but in fair doses.. it's a good vitamin, good for the brain, nervous system, metabolism (specifically carbs) and using junk in your body for energy. You'd know if you had a deficiency.

    Vitamin B2: Very similar to B1. Abundant in foods, converts sugar to energy, macronutrient metabolism and more. This one however, is needed to form red blood cells. B2 is great for the "outside" of the body, such as nails, hair and skin health. Excess B2 is typically pissed away (another reason not to worry about supplementation if diet is decent). But, super high doses could cause kidney stones. How high? No idea. Everyone is different, and I don't want to find out

    Vitamin B3: Also joins the above with macro metabolism and abundance in food. But B3 is unique because it's required to produce cortisone and sex hormones. One of the reason I personally love B3 is because it can lower cholesterol. But I don't supplement with B3 because I get enough. Besides, L-Tryptophan = more B3.

    Vitamin B6: I actually do use B6 because it allows B12 to be absorbed better. Another decent nutrient partitioner. 100mg of B6 along with my daily B12 is plenty.

    You didn't mention B5, which I recommend for acne when coupled with Zinc.

    Hope this helps.
    Awesome man, thanks for the very descriptive information. You really need to get paid for this. Now like I mentioned in my previous post, I have few more minerals and vitamins I want to ask you about. I don't want to burn you out, so I am trying to limit the number of questions in each individual post.

    First, is vitamin B12 the only vitamin you inject? Second, what can you say about folic acid (vitamin B9), biotin (vitamin B7), choline, and iodine?

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    ha. You can't burn me out if you tried

    Yes, B12 is the only vitamin I've injected. All these have tons of similarities. Folic acid is unique as it prevents anemia and is required to generate DNA.

    Biotin shares the same qualities but also known to prevent baldness. Folic Acid is more effective in the presence of Biotin.

    Choline is good for blood pressure and cholesterol. Most important tho, liver and kidneys need it for proper function.

    I don't really know much about iodine.

    I implemented all of the above a long time ago. No longer do it though, I don't think I'm short any B complex's and excess is not necessary.
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    Thanks again. Now how about selenium, manganese, chromium, and molybdenum? Also, I forgot to ask. You mentioned that you supplement 100mg of vitamin B6 along with your "daily B12." Seeing as I am not cycling, I plan to only use 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 every week per your recommendation. Would you still recommend a daily consumption of 100mg of vitamin B6?

    By the way, this is the second to last post containing my current questions; so you are almost through.

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    nice job

    Austinite great article very knowledgeable, I had 3 quick questions for you first I am a huge fan of beta alanine I noticed you don’t take it is there a reason with a list that extensive I would have thought to see it on there? Also I know many people don’t like it but I have been taking Gaba since forever before bed I am positive it does nothing for growth but it does wonders for a great night’s sleep and it won’t leave you drowsy at all in the morning just 3 to 5 g a night and you are gtg. Finally do you have a recommendation for something to get my HDL up i eat very clean i am under 15% body fat take 3600mg of fish oil a day and it is always low when i get it checked on or off cycle makes no difference its low. It is a family issue everyone in mine suffers from this but no matter what i try i can’t get it normal, didn’t know if you had any ideas on that i will try anything thanks very much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by basketballfan22 View Post
    Thanks again. Now how about selenium, manganese, chromium, and molybdenum? Also, I forgot to ask. You mentioned that you supplement 100mg of vitamin B6 along with your "daily B12." Seeing as I am not cycling, I plan to only use 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 every week per your recommendation. Would you still recommend a daily consumption of 100mg of vitamin B6?

    By the way, this is the second to last post containing my current questions; so you are almost through.
    Yes, use B6 with B12, but only on B12 days, not daily.

    selenium, manganese, chromium, and molybdenum

    Manganese is actually pretty interesting, funny you mention it because I've just spent a week looking for studies and reading up on it. Very small quantities are needed (if any at all). Seems we have about 8 to 12 mg in our bodies at any given time. It's recommended for those with "dry joints" as it acts as a lubricant. Apparently it's functions are amplified with the presence of Vitamin E. Another reason to love E It can also stabilize blood sugar and form cartilage. Pretty powerful for a tiny amount, huh?

    Lot's of issues could arise from Manganese deficiency. Vision and hearing problems, high colesterol, hypertension, high pulse and could even cause damage to the pancreas. So I would say it's crucial. However, I am still researching dosages and over-dosing.

    Chromium can help balance blood sugar as well. This is because it helps with proper insulin use. If you're diabetic however, I'd check with a doctor before supplementing. That's all I can tell ya about it.

    Ready to fall in love with Vitamin E again? You probably already guessed. Selenium is an antioxidant, but when coupled with E, it becomes a powerhouse. It has several functions, but it mainly exists to prevent lipids from oxidizing. I've read that it can prevent tumors, but I don't recall seeing anything scientific on that. That said, too much Selenium is not good. Too much could result in arthritis.

    Molybdenum is going to send me researching.

    I did read up a little on iodine since your last post, seems it helps with fat metabolism and is crucial for thyroid function. The thyroid relation really peaked my interest so I'll be going into heavy research on this one. Glad you brought it up. I didn't read anything on deficiencies, but excess iodine can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Spinach, asparagus, mushrooms and just about all seafood are good sources.
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    Quote Originally Posted by drake4243 View Post
    Austinite great article very knowledgeable, I had 3 quick questions for you first I am a huge fan of beta alanine I noticed you don’t take it is there a reason with a list that extensive I would have thought to see it on there? Also I know many people don’t like it but I have been taking Gaba since forever before bed I am positive it does nothing for growth but it does wonders for a great night’s sleep and it won’t leave you drowsy at all in the morning just 3 to 5 g a night and you are gtg. Finally do you have a recommendation for something to get my HDL up i eat very clean i am under 15% body fat take 3600mg of fish oil a day and it is always low when i get it checked on or off cycle makes no difference its low. It is a family issue everyone in mine suffers from this but no matter what i try i can’t get it normal, didn’t know if you had any ideas on that i will try anything thanks very much.
    Thanks drake.

    Beta alanine is great if your pH levels are out of whack. Super low carb diets like the Atkins diet could throw your pH levels. That's when I really recommend Beta Alanine. (it's conversion to Carnosine is what helps) - I see all the claims of endurance but have never experienced that myself when I supplemented with it. I just don't see a need for it in my protocol, and I test my pH levels several times per week. I'm doing A-OK!

    Gaba is good stuff. It's the opposite of glutamate in a sense, but they balance each other out in the brain. Your dose is good @ 3-5 grams. It's great for your mood and sleep. But I get the same effects from L-theanine and Magnesium, with more benefit. Not discounting Gaba, keep taking it!

    As for raising HDL, are you taking your Omega's with Vitamin E? If not, start doing that. Other supplements that will help are Vitamin B3 & 5. Don't overdo this though. Twice the recommended amount on the bottle is sufficient. Be sure your diet is heavy with oatmeal, avocado, almonds/peanuts or almond/peanut butter (all natural), those will also help.
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    sounds good

    That’s great thanks I am not taking it with vitamin e but I will start to, along with your other suggestions as well b3 and 5 twice the bottles dose my diet is heavy in almonds and avocado, not much oatmeal of peanut butter right but I will now re-write it to include that thanks again.

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    You are the man austinite. I was aware that iodine impacted thyroid function because people with iodine deficiencies sometimes develop goiters (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goitre) (Seinfeld anyone?). Also, most of the salt one purchases is "iodized salt" which contains around 68 mcg of iodine per 1/4 of a teaspoon.

    I will cite the supposedly recommended doses of some of the vitamins and minerals I asked you about based off of what my multivitamin states. I am sure these dosages are way off and are recommended for the "average" person, which we clearly are not.

    Vitamin B7: 400 mcg per day, multivitamin has 600 mcg
    Vitamin B9: 300 mcg per day, multivitamin has 300 mcg
    Choline: no recommended dose, multivitamin has 10 mg
    Iodine: 150 mcg per day, multivitamin has 150 mcg
    Selenium: 70 mcg per day, multivitamin has 200 mcg
    Manganese: 2 mg per day, multivitamin has 5 mg
    Chromium: 120 mcg per day, multivitamin has 120 mcg
    Molybdenum: 73 mcg per day, multivitamin has 80 mcg

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    How do you measure your pH level, and what is the ideal pH level? Now for the last group of minerals (for now at least). What information do you have on boron, silica (silicon dioxide), lutein, and vanadium?

    There are no recommended doses for those minerals, but my current multivitamin contains

    Boron: 2 mg
    Silica: 5 mg
    Lutein: 500 mcg
    Vanadium: 100 mcg

    Many thanks in advance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by basketballfan22 View Post
    How do you measure your pH level, and what is the ideal pH level? Now for the last group of minerals (for now at least). What information do you have on boron, silica (silicon dioxide), lutein, and vanadium.

    There are no recommended doses for those minerals, but my current multivitamin contains

    Boron: 2 mg
    Silica: 5 mg
    Lutein: 500 mcg
    Vanadium: 100 mcg

    Many thanks in advance.
    I use pH ion strips. Optimal level is between 6.75 and 7.25 via urine test, or 7 to 7.5 via saliva. The strips have 2 squares at the end that change color when mixed with Saliva or if urine is passed across them, and then compared to a chart. Similar to the way I test Nitric Oxide levels. If Saliva method is used, you should be fasted. So when you first wake up. They're cheap, you can get 90 strips for $5.

    Pretty limited knowledge on the minerals you listed. Boron actually helps metabolize other minerals, so that makes it essential. Great for your bones. Some similarity to Vitamin D actually.

    Vanadium also plays a role in bone health, and teeth, too. I do recall that it should not be taken if you're supplementing chromium. I'll have to go back to the "The Real Vitamin & Mineral Book" for that one.
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    Just looked up The Real Vitamin & Mineral Book (http://www.amazon.com/Real-Vitamin-M.../dp/158333274X), I think I am going to have to get a copy of this. Also thanks for the pH strip advice. Now as a comprehensive followup question to the minerals and vitamins I asked you about, it appears that the only additional vitamins/minerals you supplement with are vitamin A and vitamin B6?

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    Quote Originally Posted by basketballfan22 View Post
    Just looked up The Real Vitamin & Mineral Book (The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book, 4th edition: The Definitive Guide to Designing Your Personal Supplement Program: Nancy Pauling Bruning, Shari Lieberman: 9781583332740: Amazon.com: Books), I think I am going to have to get a copy of this. Also thanks for the pH strip advice. Now as a comprehensive followup question to the minerals and vitamins I asked you about, it appears that the only additional vitamins/minerals you supplement with are vitamin A and vitamin B6?
    That is correct. This goes for my "guaranteed" daily intake. But once in a while I play with other vitamin and minerals for short periods and then come off. Vitamin K is probably the only one I wont touch.
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    For your weekly supply of 25,000 IU of vitamin A, is that in the form of retinol or carotenes? I read that retinol is absorbed 2-24 times more than carotenes. Also I read that the upper limit dose for vitamin A in a day is 10,000 IU (in retinol form). Is there a reason you only take vitamin A once per week?

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    Quote Originally Posted by basketballfan22 View Post
    For your weekly supply of 25,000 IU of vitamin A, is that in the form of retinol or carotenes? I read that retinol is absorbed 2-24 times more than carotenes. Also I read that the upper limit dose for vitamin A in a day is 10,000 IU (in retinol form). Is there a reason you only take vitamin A once per week?
    Palmitate retinol. Suggested daily use is silly. Do I look like someone who takes recommended dosages??? lol. This stuff has the longest half life ever. Look at how much C we take compared to recommended doses. I don't know about absorption differences. But I do know that there retinoids (in animals) and Carotenoids (found in plants) are not made equal. While similar, there are unique benefits to each. I've been taking powder form for a long while now, never really looked too much into carotenoids.
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    A nurse friend of mine yesterday thought I was insane for using B12 injections, she said I'm going to kill my liver.
    She said nobody has a B12 deficiency unless you are older, even then it is very rare.

    That being said, I've never had BW done, is there a point in taking the 1000mcg a week ? She was also the same one that told me to stop taking my Vit D and C because the body produces it naturally. I usually take 2-3000mg Vit D daily and 2000mg vit C.

    I don't even know what my question is anymore...fack

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    Quote Originally Posted by cj111 View Post
    A nurse friend of mine yesterday thought I was insane for using B12 injections, she said I'm going to kill my liver.
    She said nobody has a B12 deficiency unless you are older, even then it is very rare.

    That being said, I've never had BW done, is there a point in taking the 1000mcg a week ? She was also the same one that told me to stop taking my Vit D and C because the body produces it naturally. I usually take 2-3000mg Vit D daily and 2000mg vit C.

    I don't even know what my question is anymore...fack
    Yeah, I mentioned something similar in the original post about a doc that told me I didn't need to increase my D levels. They simply don't know better. So I'd say that nurse is clueless, and even most doctors, unfortunately. Just because the body produces something, doesn't mean it produces optimum levels. What you gain from Vitamin D and C supplementation is far greater than what your natural ability can provide. No question about that whatsoever.

    B12 for me is like water, it's an absolute must, I don't even think about it, I just do it. Especially on cycle, it combats ad overcomes many objections that my body gives me. I feel better, a greater overall well being if you will, I get an energy boost and a lot more. Here's a copy of the list in the original post:

    1. Increased Energy.
    2. Regenerates Red Blood Cells.
    3. Healthy Bone Marrow.
    4. Healthy Nervous System.
    5. Helps Prevent Anemia.
    6. Proper cell function.
    7. Necessary for macro-nutrient metabolism (carbs, fats, proteins).
    8. Enhances alertness and memory.

    Can you still get these benefits naturally without supplementation? Yes, of course, but not nearly as effective. Never go without B12. In bold are ones I can feel and/or see results. So even if you don't "feel" much, it's certainly doing a great deal for you in the background.
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    Really turned out to be a great thread Austin! Nice work!
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    Thanks again mr Wikipedia

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    Thanks, Gentlemen. I've learned a lot myself from this thread.
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    Hi there, I would love some information on supplements I could take or stack together that would increase my sex drive and libido. It hasn't been any good my whole life and I am very open to trying anything that could help me improve it!

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