Hope this helps with your purchasing decisions! See below for a list of the studies mentioned in the video: 1 IN 4 PEOPLE ARE CREATINE NON-RESPONDERS: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15320650/ ANALYSIS OF 175 MOST EXPENSIVE CREATINE SUPPLEMENTS ON AMAZON: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9761713/pdf/main.pdf EFFECTIVENESS OF CREATINE ETHYL ESTER VS CREATINE MONOHYDRATE: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2649889/ PREVALENCE OF HIDDEN SUBSTANCES IN SUPPLEMENTS ON THE MARKET: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9054437/ “GAA” MAY BE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN CREATINE MONOHYDRATE: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9761713/pdf/main.pdf 1990 STUDY ON BCAAS’ EFFECTIVENESS: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7723664/ ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS ARE A BETTER OPTION THAN BCAAS: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27053525/ ATHLETIC GREENS STUDY: drinkag1.com/learn/research/scientific-research GREEN POWDERS DON’T COUNT TOWARD “5 SERVINGS A DAY” OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES: www.asa.org.uk/rulings/racing-greens-nutraceuticals-ltd-a18-443816.htm HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING ENOUGH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3649719/
Athletic greens study is not a study, that's what every marketing team says about their product.. and with 0.1 gram per ingredient... it's just a SUPER expensive multivitamin.
@JeremyEthier 1. Can you recommend a pure, third party tested creatine monohydrate? It seems like there are different types of third party testing. 2. Is there a test that can measure your natural creatine level? If so, what is it?
Influencers and podcasts have been the driving force of all the products you just mentioned. Thank you for breaking this down into an understandable format that once again proves proper nutrition and common sense is what we all need.
The thing I noticed with these green powders is they usually have stevia and green tea extract/caffeine , which gives you the illusion of an energy boost and keeps you coming back for more.
@@RPE-Official The illusion he is speaking of is not the caffeine itself, it's the idea that the energy boost is provided by the nutrients in the powder rather than just the caffeine. In other words, the only incentive for the creators to even include caffeine is to make up for the lack of energy the supplement would give and to indeed make it more addictive.
Now I don't know your other content, but if this is your average content, you certainly deserve all your subscribers and got another one. What a breath of fresh air. I just love it when I find some new resource that doesn't completely sell out, lie, advertise scams and so forth. Thanks a ton, hope you keep it up!
A great alternative is Green Vibrance by Vibrant Health. Only $30 a month and I’ve been taking it for years. Swear by it as it keeps me regular, provides probiotics and boosts my immune system. I used to take it off and on and every time I stopped taking it, I always got sick. Now I take it every day and haven’t been sick for years.
It's worth it technically. It's very high quality, people just need to understand it's a luxury. Like trying to eat all organic, grass fed and finished meat will also cost you more
Thank you for this video. You're the most well spoken fitness guru on YT. You're the one I trust the most because you illustrate what you're explaining with scientific proof. All of your videos are well edited, too--no bloat (pun intended)!
BCAA is better than creatine. BCAA just works different. BCAA is essential for muscle recovery, not for make power of your workout. If you wanted to get a power. Consume PWO BCAA 5g, carbs, fish oil 1g, calcium lactate 500mg , and to convert carbs to energy you need vitamin B5 as calcium pantothenate 500mg. Vitamin B5 comes to replace creatine. Both claim can make energy. But you should try first. Actually i also consume vitamin B1 but it has to consume 1 hour after PWO. Because vitamin B1 get energy from uric acid. Uric acid formed when your body finished synthesize protein and fatty acid.
Dear Jeremy, I respect you even more after this video. I try to explain all you points to my clients and family and absolutely none of them knew about how they were getting scammed for years from these companies. I hope your style of content never changes, you’re the realest there is
You're being wayyyy to kind regarding AG1. :) LOL! There is so much all over UA-cam knocking them down, especially serious concerns regarding their owner/creator. Even Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD said "it seems to just be another way to get vitamins". Great video by the way!
Proof that one definitely has to be very careful about what you choose to put in your body.I have always kept it basic when it comes to products.Gotta do your research.Great post.🙌🏻🙏🏻😊
That's why Im glad in my country and generally in Europe there is a lot of law regulations about the food/supplements that are protecting us from getting scammed. For example If the product says there is zero sugar in it, you know that indeed there is no sugar. There is a whole page of laws written for the whole EU about using "marketing" names etc on food products and usually companies are aware of how hard it is to "lie" to their consumer... This is what US should also have.
Amazing how many UA-camrs will picture Optimum nutrition’s gold standard whey in their thumbnail as click bait and then not say anything about the product in the video. This is because they know it’s the number one seller on Amazon and people want information about it and then they don’t deliver.
Yeah, and company knows it too. Their price increase was HUGE compared to a few years ago. I now buy the 10lb bag instead of the 5lb container to eek out a slightly better value in the long-term . But yeah, they know they are the most popular and taking full advantage of it. Grrr..
Yep, I came here thinking there was something wrong with ON whey. But then found out that the likely reason creatine does not seem to do anything for me is that I am probably naturally high in it was awesome.
The best natural supplement you can get also happens to be free: 7+ hours of sleep daily. This does wonders for your strength, energy, and overall recovery.
In places that is not the US. If you put something on the packaging stating nutrition facts and benefits and found to be lies companies face huge legal fines and could be banned from selling their products in that country. In the US they can say what ever they want it seems.
Creatine is the best supplement that you can take, it's been proven more than any other study. Just have to be careful as it has the most window dressing and snake oil around it. Get plain creatine monohydrate from a reputable company
@@AnthonyA-t8f But like was said in the video, not everyone actually needs even creatine supplement. Because just as some have naturally high testosterone levels, some have naturally high creatine levels. I used to take around 4g of creatine / day, but when I took a blood test, my creatine levels were much above normal. I decided to cut down to 2g and haven't felt any difference from this.
@@AnthonyA-t8f There seem to be plenty who report hair loss from creatine use, although I don't have the slightest idea what % of the users they represent. As a general rule of thumb, it's probably best to leave things as nature intended them. If you can become strong and jacked without creatine, what's the point in using it? It may give you a small boost and help you reach your peak earlier, but if you're lifting weights for the right reasons it doesn't really matter as you're going to do that for the rest of your life.
The one I am curious to know is Protein Powder, I've seen a ton of vids of bodybuilders share their opinions about Protein Powder. I've heard that some protein powder brands can scam you because of unnecessary ingredients, feeling ur body weird, not enough emphasis for ur muscles, fat loss, or even losing weight, but that doesn't mean all the brands suck! Don't get me wrong, Protein Powder is great for building muscle and losing weight, but I want to know which brands scam you and which are better! U r awesome Jeremy, keep up the amazing work 😎😎😎
May i add.... it is also very important to be careful what you take when you have an underlying medical condition, i have Rheumatoid arthritis and, i am now back at the gym after a long slog to get my condition under control and decided to start creatin, not only did i get "NO" benefit from taking creatin , it also made my condition worse.... along with taking cod liver oil. It sounds bizarre i know you would think cod liver oil would be beneficial for a joint condition... but it actually makes the condition worse. So it is a true fact to say get medical advice first before taking any supplement, especially if you have a medical condition and taking medications.
Since i watched the John Oliver segment on this kind of stuff i learned that its super under regulated and they can basically lie to you about what's in the stuff they sell you. Makes it hard and worrisome to find an actually good product especially since people can be bought to help sell the lie
Maximum Vibrance Greens products easily eclipse the nutritional value of AG1. Just flip over the bottle to see that two thirds of the entire container is dedicated to showcasing it's contents.
From what I heard: The big problem with cheap multivitamins like Centrum is while those nutrients are technically in the pill, they do not distribute/ absorb in the body.
For those multi vitamin and green supplements you should mention that there are some Vitamins (A,D,E,K) that can intoxicate you longterm if you take to much. Taking more than 100% of them every day CAN (doesn´t have to if you´re lucky) be dangerous
I love your videos. Watching you for a while now (5,5 years). Very informative video with science based fact with a focus on costs. In fact I like all your videos. All the best and keep going, greetings from Germany. 👏👏💪
I applaud you for using words like scam and lie, and for naming products. The public deserves facts, not wiggle words. I also don’t understand people who say they can’t afford to eat healthy. (Especially people who will buy a five dollar cup of coffee.) They need to stop going to high-end grocery stores where, yes, everything is overpriced.
Unfortunately, even veggies and cheap protein foods like chicken, tofu and fish sold on low-end grocery stores and markets in my country are expensive as hell (thanks Anwar for raising the diesel prices). In addition to Ringgit Malaysia that kept plummeting and plummeting, low wages among worker-class families and the unhealthy food choices are now becoming easier to get because we're lazy to cook at home XD So yeah, Malaysia is doomed with fat and unhealthy people around us. Even kids.
Took AG1 for quite a while till I looked at my credit card monthly statement and realized just how much it costed. That plus another video I watched with pretty much said what you said here made me go, nah I will just make a fruit and veggie smoothie (which probably costs me similar or more tbh but at least its getting me the actual food and calories to boot)
A very interesting and informative video. You had me scared about Creatine for a minute, you saying that it wasn’t safe or something, (thank goodness). Makes you think twice about these.
Some diet doctor said protein powder causes A1C to look worse. I didn't understand why. She, and other doctors, said to eat solid protein and avoid denatured protein--powders.
Same. AG1 has been great for me. I no longer need coffee and it’s worked way better than any probiotic I’ve ever taken. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and mine is that it certainly has made a major positive difference in the way I feel
With your comparison of AG1 to a multi-vitamin tablet, it's worth noting that studies have shown that taking supplements in liquid form increases the percententage of the nutrients that are absorbed than in physical form
Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system
My experience with creatine (started ~3 weeks ago) is that I do feel noticeably better in general. I feel less tired. Strength and recovery: I dunno. My recovery of starting heavy deadlifts took about a week (I'm 40) and that wasn't short, usually my recovery takes 3 days or so. More strength? Maybe yes, I do Bodypump and the exercises are easier. But I could just have become stronger naturally. Then again, I had plateaud for the past year (I do Bodypump 2x a week.) I'll definitely follow the science :) Awesome work on this video and please keep sharing new findings!
Cudos to you Jeremy, thanks for the excellent analysis and information. Thanks for your character and integrity in doing a video like this when it's not the norm!!!
7:49 not to mention that antioxidants have been shown not to work in supplement form, leading to the theory that it's not antioxidants themselves that provides the benefits, but something else.
I take diesel whey because it's easier on my stomach as well as EAAs and I find it helps. I havent incorporated creatine but thats next on the list. Tried a bunch of other supplements but always find the best results with whey and EAAs
FDA is concerned about drugs, treatment not supplements so you can basically put grinned lemon seeds in a fancy bottle and advertised it as a supplement though there is some supplements that are verified by FDA it is not obligation
@@TheBoobanThey would need a lot more people, a higher budget and permission to go after companies for supplements that aren’t putting people in the hospital. Look up the political shitstorm that happened the last time the government went after vitamins companies for misleading claims and you’ll see some context for why they don’t do that anymore.
Creatine really works for me. I haven't taken in consistently due to the hair loss claims, but I've taken it for a few weeks and around week 4 of 3-5g/day, I 100% look so much fuller, more energy during my workouts, and feel less tired throughout the day. When I stop taking it, it takes around 3-4 weeks to fully leave the body, but I lose that pumped look. I'll wake up and my arms are really vascular while on it. It's funny because the only time I've gotten compliments on my arms is when I've taken creatine. When I stop, I think they lose about .5-1" in size. I do notice it messes with my sleep though. I'm been off it for 3-4 weeks now and have been able to sleep through the night without waking up. When I'm taking it, I'll wake up around 2-3am and cannot fall back asleep. I'll toss and turn until I have to get up. I don't know if I want to take it anymore and I'm prone to hair loss and don't know for certain if it could speed the process up.
We should discuss NSF certification and it's importance in the unregulated supplement industry. NSF-certified supplements are a smart choice for several reasons: Safety and Quality Assurance: NSF certification ensures that the supplement has been tested for harmful contaminants and meets rigorous quality standards. Label Accuracy: Supplements with NSF certification are verified to contain the ingredients listed on the label in the amounts specified, reducing the risk of adulteration or mislabeling. Third-Party Testing: NSF certification involves independent, third-party testing, providing an additional layer of trust and transparency. Compliance with Regulations: NSF-certified supplements comply with regulatory standards, which can be especially important for athletes and individuals subject to strict anti-doping regulations. Consumer Trust: The NSF mark is widely recognized and trusted by consumers, healthcare providers, and organizations, providing confidence in the product’s safety and efficacy. Using NSF-certified supplements helps ensure that you are getting a product that is both safe and effective, minimizing the risks associated with unverified or low-quality supplements.
Creatine is pretty much the only supplement with research studies backing it. I notice cheap brands upset my stomach and expensive brands don’t. So that is something with Creatine manufacturing. You can use liquid iodine to check and see if your supplements have worthless fillers.
What about Glutamine? A lot of people are taking it at my gym, and I’m thinking on trying it. I’m only taking Creatine MH, no other protein or AA supplements
Well done Jeremy, you could not be more correct but sadly many young guys even when solid evidence as you have given here in your UA-cam - will still buy this rubbish. Years ago when becoming a retrained Maths & Science Teacher which required me to teach GCSE Biology, I had to do a great deal of studying to do my pupils' justice for their final exams, as such I learnt that the simple wise choice of good foods gave you all the supplements needed to maintain good muscles. Over the years and now 71 I am no hulk but according to several doctors, physio and massage therapists I have 'excellent' muscles and bone structure due to my healthy diet and regular exercise. And in all my life, I have NEVER ever bought or drunk any protein powder drink.
I'm picky about veggies myself so AG1 is a great way for me to get mine. I wouldn't get them otherwise by and large. Also it actually does tastes decent.
I love AG1, but my credit card says otherwise… been taking it for three years aprox. Recently changed to a more local one which contain powder from grass juice rather then grass. And I take Ashwaganda on the side and some kefir. Also mixing it with daily creatine. Never felt better!
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Hope this helps with your purchasing decisions! See below for a list of the studies mentioned in the video:
1 IN 4 PEOPLE ARE CREATINE NON-RESPONDERS:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15320650/
ANALYSIS OF 175 MOST EXPENSIVE CREATINE SUPPLEMENTS ON AMAZON:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9761713/pdf/main.pdf
EFFECTIVENESS OF CREATINE ETHYL ESTER VS CREATINE MONOHYDRATE:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2649889/
PREVALENCE OF HIDDEN SUBSTANCES IN SUPPLEMENTS ON THE MARKET:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9054437/
“GAA” MAY BE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN CREATINE MONOHYDRATE:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9761713/pdf/main.pdf
1990 STUDY ON BCAAS’ EFFECTIVENESS:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7723664/
ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS ARE A BETTER OPTION THAN BCAAS:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27053525/
ATHLETIC GREENS STUDY:
drinkag1.com/learn/research/scientific-research
GREEN POWDERS DON’T COUNT TOWARD “5 SERVINGS A DAY” OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES:
www.asa.org.uk/rulings/racing-greens-nutraceuticals-ltd-a18-443816.htm
HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING ENOUGH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3649719/
Hope you get this.... any thoughts on future potential, good and bad. Of SARMS?
i am a responder. i love the stuff to break through a plateau and keep going
Athletic greens study is not a study, that's what every marketing team says about their product.. and with 0.1 gram per ingredient... it's just a SUPER expensive multivitamin.
Do you know something about peptides?
@JeremyEthier
1. Can you recommend a pure, third party tested creatine monohydrate? It seems like there are different types of third party testing.
2. Is there a test that can measure your natural creatine level? If so, what is it?
When multiple influencers say that something is good and get paid for it.... RED FLAGS
Jeremy would come under that when he promotes his own stuff then lol
You follow multiple influencers? lol
@@cenciende9401 You're watching one right now?
Exactly
@@squidikkaJeremey is not one
Big thanks to Jeremy for the review! Happy to announce a storewide Sale!
just ordered from your bio! Hoping for results as described :D
Influencers and podcasts have been the driving force of all the products you just mentioned. Thank you for breaking this down into an understandable format that once again proves proper nutrition and common sense is what we all need.
The thing I noticed with these green powders is they usually have stevia and green tea extract/caffeine , which gives you the illusion of an energy boost and keeps you coming back for more.
That's why the vegetables my mother cooks are superior
Edit: autocorrect failure
@@RPE-Official But with a huge drop
@@RPE-Official The illusion he is speaking of is not the caffeine itself, it's the idea that the energy boost is provided by the nutrients in the powder rather than just the caffeine. In other words, the only incentive for the creators to even include caffeine is to make up for the lack of energy the supplement would give and to indeed make it more addictive.
@@elbojolocoyou get it 👌🏽
@@RPE-Officialthen just take caffeine alone lok
Now I don't know your other content, but if this is your average content, you certainly deserve all your subscribers and got another one. What a breath of fresh air. I just love it when I find some new resource that doesn't completely sell out, lie, advertise scams and so forth. Thanks a ton, hope you keep it up!
$100 a month is crazy just for some green powder.
A great alternative is Green Vibrance by Vibrant Health. Only $30 a month and I’ve been taking it for years. Swear by it as it keeps me regular, provides probiotics and boosts my immune system. I used to take it off and on and every time I stopped taking it, I always got sick. Now I take it every day and haven’t been sick for years.
is it now even more expensive than before?
I thought it was around 80 bucks and that was already ridiculous expensive
it's still working for them, they also investing a lot in marketing, it's their strategy
yea but it helps me out soo much
It's worth it technically. It's very high quality, people just need to understand it's a luxury. Like trying to eat all organic, grass fed and finished meat will also cost you more
"Increase the financial value of your urine " 😂. Great info
I got a laugh out of that too lol so true though!
and then takes a big sip of a urine like fluis 😂
Thank you for this video. You're the most well spoken fitness guru on YT. You're the one I trust the most because you illustrate what you're explaining with scientific proof. All of your videos are well edited, too--no bloat (pun intended)!
Thanks for the info man. 💪🏾 Be careful you’re gonna have these mega companies trying to silence you after this! 🤣🤣
Eye-opening video. I have all of these, BCAA, FA SuperGreens. All that stuff lol. Been feeling the same.
Get off that bro. Creatine youre good to go
BCAA is better than creatine. BCAA just works different. BCAA is essential for muscle recovery, not for make power of your workout. If you wanted to get a power. Consume PWO BCAA 5g, carbs, fish oil 1g, calcium lactate 500mg , and to convert carbs to energy you need vitamin B5 as calcium pantothenate 500mg. Vitamin B5 comes to replace creatine. Both claim can make energy. But you should try first. Actually i also consume vitamin B1 but it has to consume 1 hour after PWO. Because vitamin B1 get energy from uric acid. Uric acid formed when your body finished synthesize protein and fatty acid.
Dear Jeremy,
I respect you even more after this video. I try to explain all you points to my clients and family and absolutely none of them knew about how they were getting scammed for years from these companies. I hope your style of content never changes, you’re the realest there is
You're being wayyyy to kind regarding AG1. :) LOL! There is so much all over UA-cam knocking them down, especially serious concerns regarding their owner/creator. Even Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD said "it seems to just be another way to get vitamins". Great video by the way!
He may want a sponsor
+50€ Soy???? 😂💸
Long story short.
Except from creatine No Supplements needed if you have calculated diet
Whey protein as well.
wrong , you do you though
Or a medical issue. Or deficiency. You also don't "need" creatine.
Not even creatine. Just workout, eat, drink and sleep well - no bullshit.
Damn almost like they're supplements or something
Proof that one definitely has to be very careful about what you choose to put in your body.I have always kept it basic when it comes to products.Gotta do your research.Great post.🙌🏻🙏🏻😊
That's why Im glad in my country and generally in Europe there is a lot of law regulations about the food/supplements that are protecting us from getting scammed. For example If the product says there is zero sugar in it, you know that indeed there is no sugar. There is a whole page of laws written for the whole EU about using "marketing" names etc on food products and usually companies are aware of how hard it is to "lie" to their consumer... This is what US should also have.
Amazing how many UA-camrs will picture Optimum nutrition’s gold standard whey in their thumbnail as click bait and then not say anything about the product in the video. This is because they know it’s the number one seller on Amazon and people want information about it and then they don’t deliver.
Yeah, and company knows it too. Their price increase was HUGE compared to a few years ago. I now buy the 10lb bag instead of the 5lb container to eek out a slightly better value in the long-term . But yeah, they know they are the most popular and taking full advantage of it. Grrr..
Yep, I came here thinking there was something wrong with ON whey. But then found out that the likely reason creatine does not seem to do anything for me is that I am probably naturally high in it was awesome.
Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein Powder (from Amazon) Has many more nutrients and is cheaper...tastes great too.
Thanks for always looking out for us Jeremy. You could do an entire episode on how bad strength cartel product is…
Its so refreshing to see a video like this. Thanks for sharing this valuable info. Too many scams out there!
At this point, the good feeling from buying and wearing a new workout shirt may be better for our workout
Thanks for clarifying what we already suspected. The AG1 stuff is an expensive way of just eating right!
no, it's just expensive.
The best natural supplement you can get also happens to be free: 7+ hours of sleep daily. This does wonders for your strength, energy, and overall recovery.
That's absolutely true!
Recovery with sleep or an off day from pumping iron is the most under rated piece of advice
preworkouts work. so does protein powder. those are not fake nor lies. creatine the same.
Thanks Steve. I mean who would have thought of that.
that does not pay
In places that is not the US. If you put something on the packaging stating nutrition facts and benefits and found to be lies companies face huge legal fines and could be banned from selling their products in that country. In the US they can say what ever they want it seems.
Multivitamin and caffeine(your choice, it can be preworkout or coffee). Maybe protein powder just to cash in your daily grams. That’s all you need. 🙏
Creatine is the best supplement that you can take, it's been proven more than any other study. Just have to be careful as it has the most window dressing and snake oil around it. Get plain creatine monohydrate from a reputable company
@@AnthonyA-t8f But like was said in the video, not everyone actually needs even creatine supplement. Because just as some have naturally high testosterone levels, some have naturally high creatine levels. I used to take around 4g of creatine / day, but when I took a blood test, my creatine levels were much above normal. I decided to cut down to 2g and haven't felt any difference from this.
@@AnthonyA-t8f There seem to be plenty who report hair loss from creatine use, although I don't have the slightest idea what % of the users they represent. As a general rule of thumb, it's probably best to leave things as nature intended them. If you can become strong and jacked without creatine, what's the point in using it? It may give you a small boost and help you reach your peak earlier, but if you're lifting weights for the right reasons it doesn't really matter as you're going to do that for the rest of your life.
@@AnthonyA-t8f That's the problem. How do you know what companies are reputable?
What about WHEY?
Creatine is too expensive here, so am thinking of getting WHEY.
The one I am curious to know is Protein Powder, I've seen a ton of vids of bodybuilders share their opinions about Protein Powder. I've heard that some protein powder brands can scam you because of unnecessary ingredients, feeling ur body weird, not enough emphasis for ur muscles, fat loss, or even losing weight, but that doesn't mean all the brands suck! Don't get me wrong, Protein Powder is great for building muscle and losing weight, but I want to know which brands scam you and which are better! U r awesome Jeremy, keep up the amazing work 😎😎😎
This is why i watch your videos man, you keep it honest. Thanks homie!
May i add.... it is also very important to be careful what you take when you have an underlying medical condition, i have Rheumatoid arthritis and, i am now back at the gym after a long slog to get my condition under control and decided to start creatin, not only did i get "NO" benefit from taking creatin , it also made my condition worse.... along with taking cod liver oil. It sounds bizarre i know you would think cod liver oil would be beneficial for a joint condition... but it actually makes the condition worse. So it is a true fact to say get medical advice first before taking any supplement, especially if you have a medical condition and taking medications.
Interesting.. I've got RA and have been taking creatine for a few months
Since i watched the John Oliver segment on this kind of stuff i learned that its super under regulated and they can basically lie to you about what's in the stuff they sell you. Makes it hard and worrisome to find an actually good product especially since people can be bought to help sell the lie
Maximum Vibrance Greens products easily eclipse the nutritional value of AG1. Just flip over the bottle to see that two thirds of the entire container is dedicated to showcasing it's contents.
Agreed, but also the form of the vitamins matters, there is a huge difference between the methyl folate in AG1 and the Folic Acid in Centrum
Jeremy getting a lot of enemies in 3…2…1 💥
I tried AG1 for 3 months and I felt no difference at all, I feel way better eating my greens everyday on a healthy diet
We really need more content like this in today's misinformation-filled social media
Creatine & Protein powder is all you need. Syntha6 is my choice for protein and unflavored BSN Creatine
REALLY REALLY THANKS FOR THE INFO MAN
@jeremyEthier can you cover protein powders and pre workout on another video? 🙏
Sunwarrior and Ascent are great, clean brands. Not load up with a bunch of fake artificial crap
This was a much need video, thanks!
Glad you're talking about green powders with so many influiencers and broscience dudes selling athletic greens and other powders
Especially people like Andrew Huberman who should know better than to sell some dodgy supplements
From what I heard: The big problem with cheap multivitamins like Centrum is while those nutrients are technically in the pill, they do not distribute/ absorb in the body.
For those multi vitamin and green supplements you should mention that there are some Vitamins (A,D,E,K) that can intoxicate you longterm if you take to much. Taking more than 100% of them every day CAN (doesn´t have to if you´re lucky) be dangerous
I love your videos. Watching you for a while now (5,5 years). Very informative video with science based fact with a focus on costs. In fact I like all your videos. All the best and keep going, greetings from Germany. 👏👏💪
How jaded am I, when I half expected a sales pitch for supplements lol
I applaud you for using words like scam and lie, and for naming products. The public deserves facts, not wiggle words.
I also don’t understand people who say they can’t afford to eat healthy. (Especially people who will buy a five dollar cup of coffee.) They need to stop going to high-end grocery stores where, yes, everything is overpriced.
Unfortunately, even veggies and cheap protein foods like chicken, tofu and fish sold on low-end grocery stores and markets in my country are expensive as hell (thanks Anwar for raising the diesel prices). In addition to Ringgit Malaysia that kept plummeting and plummeting, low wages among worker-class families and the unhealthy food choices are now becoming easier to get because we're lazy to cook at home XD
So yeah, Malaysia is doomed with fat and unhealthy people around us. Even kids.
Remember to look at the mineral wheel! Sometimes cramming all those minerals together counteract!
Short, solid and quality content. Thanks Jeremy!
Took AG1 for quite a while till I looked at my credit card monthly statement and realized just how much it costed. That plus another video I watched with pretty much said what you said here made me go, nah I will just make a fruit and veggie smoothie (which probably costs me similar or more tbh but at least its getting me the actual food and calories to boot)
Thanks for clearing the air on this!!!
Thanks for posting
Thanks for this! I am old enough to have seen too many trends come and go, so I focus on real food. 😉
A very interesting and informative video. You had me scared about Creatine for a minute, you saying that it wasn’t safe or something, (thank goodness). Makes you think twice about these.
Can you talk about the "Leucine" threshold though?? And how if you don't meet it, you may need to supplement Leucine with food to activate MPS.
Some diet doctor said protein powder causes A1C to look worse. I didn't understand why. She, and other doctors, said to eat solid protein and avoid denatured protein--powders.
how about a video of what vegetables and how much to create your own green smoothie?
I personally feel a difference with taking AG1 but agree they could be more clear about how much of each ingredient is in it
Same. AG1 has been great for me. I no longer need coffee and it’s worked way better than any probiotic I’ve ever taken. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and mine is that it certainly has made a major positive difference in the way I feel
With your comparison of AG1 to a multi-vitamin tablet, it's worth noting that studies have shown that taking supplements in liquid form increases the percententage of the nutrients that are absorbed than in physical form
can't you not just open the capsule and put it in water on your own
@@MHWGamer Yes with capsules you can but I'm talking about tablets which is what he showed in the video
so just throw your multi in a smoothie then lol
@@TheAbandonedAccount7 or crush it up and snort it 😂
Thanks for another great informative video! 👍🏼 I really wish I knew about the BCAA’s a long time ago, I would’ve saved a lot of money 😫
Great video, but how are you holding that fork 🤨🤯
The more I investigate 'Studies' supporting a narrative, the more I find out that we don't know that much definitively.
Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system
holyshit
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We really like your video style! It's very attractive and authentic❤
this video is why i follow you man!
Waiting for more like this!
My experience with creatine (started ~3 weeks ago) is that I do feel noticeably better in general. I feel less tired. Strength and recovery: I dunno. My recovery of starting heavy deadlifts took about a week (I'm 40) and that wasn't short, usually my recovery takes 3 days or so. More strength? Maybe yes, I do Bodypump and the exercises are easier. But I could just have become stronger naturally. Then again, I had plateaud for the past year (I do Bodypump 2x a week.)
I'll definitely follow the science :) Awesome work on this video and please keep sharing new findings!
make sure to drink a lot of water when taking creatine
3 weeks isn't enough to tell crap. Give it minimum 6 weeks
@@AnthonyA-t8f Ok! Placebo effect might be tricking me ;)
I knew about weak studies of bcaa but every time when i take bcaa i see good changes in my body, personally on me bcaa works
Thank you sir!
Excellent presentation, thank you !
Bill P.
Cudos to you Jeremy, thanks for the excellent analysis and information. Thanks for your character and integrity in doing a video like this when it's not the norm!!!
7:49 not to mention that antioxidants have been shown not to work in supplement form, leading to the theory that it's not antioxidants themselves that provides the benefits, but something else.
Thanks for uploading this valuable knowledge 👍🏾
Thanks man! I was actually thinking about buying some "green powder".
I take diesel whey because it's easier on my stomach as well as EAAs and I find it helps. I havent incorporated creatine but thats next on the list. Tried a bunch of other supplements but always find the best results with whey and EAAs
what do you think of collagen supplements?
hey Jeremy, what do you think about that innosups night shred thing. it's all over social media
You know the answer.
Ascent brand creatine seemed to make the joints in my hands hurt, and it's Creapure - when I ceased use, that went away
thanks for explaining this 💪
Really good video dude 💯
I haven't seen any research on how BCAAs help workouts, and I think this is the first I've seen saying they harm your workout. Makes sense.
Nice video. I'm so thankful that I've just always LOVED my veggies. Green powders are a gross and expensive scam.
Great video! Why is whey protein on the video cover though?
Click bait..
I thought he would definitely include protein powders. Disappointed.
Usually the instructions on the package say to take more of the supplement than the literature says. That way, they can sell you it again sooner.
Excellent analysis!
You’re the best Jeremy ! Thank you for the information
So detailed! No wonder 6.6M subs 💪
I did not know about BCAA and EAA. I am switching out and o my getting EAA for my pre-workout supplement drink additive.
The FDA is like the FAA and Boeing.
Man, this is accurate!
FDA is concerned about drugs, treatment not supplements so you can basically put grinned lemon seeds in a fancy bottle and advertised it as a supplement though there is some supplements that are verified by FDA it is not obligation
@@ahmednassar8514 isn’t the F in FDA “food”? Maybe they don’t understand their mission, just like the FAA didn’t, or is there another agency?
Supplements became unregulated with DSHEA in 1994. Corruption at its finest.
@@TheBoobanThey would need a lot more people, a higher budget and permission to go after companies for supplements that aren’t putting people in the hospital.
Look up the political shitstorm that happened the last time the government went after vitamins companies for misleading claims and you’ll see some context for why they don’t do that anymore.
Creatine really works for me. I haven't taken in consistently due to the hair loss claims, but I've taken it for a few weeks and around week 4 of 3-5g/day, I 100% look so much fuller, more energy during my workouts, and feel less tired throughout the day. When I stop taking it, it takes around 3-4 weeks to fully leave the body, but I lose that pumped look. I'll wake up and my arms are really vascular while on it. It's funny because the only time I've gotten compliments on my arms is when I've taken creatine. When I stop, I think they lose about .5-1" in size.
I do notice it messes with my sleep though. I'm been off it for 3-4 weeks now and have been able to sleep through the night without waking up. When I'm taking it, I'll wake up around 2-3am and cannot fall back asleep. I'll toss and turn until I have to get up. I don't know if I want to take it anymore and I'm prone to hair loss and don't know for certain if it could speed the process up.
Hey, when do you take 5mg dose in a day? Before or after the workout?
We should discuss NSF certification and it's importance in the unregulated supplement industry. NSF-certified supplements are a smart choice for several reasons:
Safety and Quality Assurance: NSF certification ensures that the supplement has been tested for harmful contaminants and meets rigorous quality standards.
Label Accuracy: Supplements with NSF certification are verified to contain the ingredients listed on the label in the amounts specified, reducing the risk of adulteration or mislabeling.
Third-Party Testing: NSF certification involves independent, third-party testing, providing an additional layer of trust and transparency.
Compliance with Regulations: NSF-certified supplements comply with regulatory standards, which can be especially important for athletes and individuals subject to strict anti-doping regulations.
Consumer Trust: The NSF mark is widely recognized and trusted by consumers, healthcare providers, and organizations, providing confidence in the product’s safety and efficacy.
Using NSF-certified supplements helps ensure that you are getting a product that is both safe and effective, minimizing the risks associated with unverified or low-quality supplements.
Watching the I'm thankful to live in a country that actually regulates supplements, marketing and bans the crap ingredients.
I'd love to have more info about creatine HCL and how consistent you have to be with it to have results.
I use BCAA's and I noticed a drastic difference in my soreness, recovery and gains. Some people can benefit from supplementing them.
That just means you have a shitty diet and/or consume a garbage protein product.
Creatine is pretty much the only supplement with research studies backing it. I notice cheap brands upset my stomach and expensive brands don’t. So that is something with Creatine manufacturing. You can use liquid iodine to check and see if your supplements have worthless fillers.
What about Glutamine? A lot of people are taking it at my gym, and I’m thinking on trying it. I’m only taking Creatine MH, no other protein or AA supplements
Thanks for the info, what is your opinion on L-Carnitine, is it a scam?
Awesome channel, Jeremy. After watching your videos, I always leave more knowledgeable than before and motivated. Thank you. 💙
Well done Jeremy, you could not be more correct but sadly many young guys even when solid evidence as you have given here in your UA-cam - will still buy this rubbish.
Years ago when becoming a retrained Maths & Science Teacher which required me to teach GCSE Biology, I had to do a great deal of studying to do my pupils' justice for their final exams, as such I learnt that the simple wise choice of good foods gave you all the supplements needed to maintain good muscles. Over the years and now 71 I am no hulk but according to several doctors, physio and massage therapists I have 'excellent' muscles and bone structure due to my healthy diet and regular exercise. And in all my life, I have NEVER ever bought or drunk any protein powder drink.
Thank u very interesting @Jeremy Either. I always enjoy your content. Is your fat loss program fir men only?
I'm picky about veggies myself so AG1 is a great way for me to get mine. I wouldn't get them otherwise by and large. Also it actually does tastes decent.
Great info. Thanks.
Which products contained banned substanses? That is crazy! I need to know this so i can avoid these products!
I love AG1, but my credit card says otherwise… been taking it for three years aprox. Recently changed to a more local one which contain powder from grass juice rather then grass. And I take Ashwaganda on the side and some kefir. Also mixing it with daily creatine. Never felt better!
tl;dr
Creatine yes, but not fancy one, prefere monohydrate.
BCAA no, can be subbed with EAA.
Green Powder no, just eat healthier.