@@fitrianhidayat Severe Vitamin D deficiency CAN cause myopathy, which causes weakness and pain in the muscles, including the heart. It can also cause osteoporosis and some inflamatory or auto-immune diseases. SAD is the most common problem.
plok ijuh It'd help to say WHEN these are useful, as most of these aren't useful to average healthy people: 1) Creatine for muscle recovery and for improving short burst excercise 2) Beet Juice to lower blood pressure because it has a lot of nitrates. Though I would be hesitant to regularly drink anything with high nitrate content because it may cause gastrointestinal cancer as sodium nitrite does. 3) multivitamins and antioxidants ONLY IF you have Macular Degeneration 4) Folic acid supplements ONLY IF you are pregnant. Otherwise just get it through your food and in fortified cereal 5) I don't know why melatonin is in this video; he makes a strong case against it, saying that it might increase your sleep by 10 minutes at best. 6) Please don't take St. John's Wort. It causes your body to produce more Cytochrome P450, a liver enzyme responsible for breaking down any drug present in your bloodstream. Every drug on the shelf bases it's recommended dose on how much Cytochrome P450 is in your body, so when you take St. John's Wort it becomes impossible to know what dose is safe for any other drug you take. For people who take blood pressure tablets like statins, getting the dose wrong can cause fatal heart attacks and strokes. Even if you don't regularly take other drugs, St. John's Wort can still cause lethal paracetamol overdose. Please please just steer clear of this one.
And unless you eat for a 100 bucks every day, PROTEIN! Can`t eat 4 pounds of beef and fish every day lol. BCAA`s can be nice for faster restitution.. Besides, ALL supplements you take depend on your diet and heath situation.
I’m so glad you mentioned St. John’s wort’s interactions! A lot of people start it without knowing that detail, and the liver enzyme it induces metabolizes ~40% of drugs.
@@msheart2Actually yes. Suppliments are not regulated so you get unknown amount of active ingrediants, unknown additional chemicals, and lack of valid scientifuc studies to track interactions. Prepared drugs are going to have regulated-- thus right amount- of active ingredients,and other additional components, are known. @msheart2 It's ALL chemicals. The official listing of things of Tea or an Apple components look pretty scary all by themselves "Natural" is a pure marketing term with no actual meaning to compare. And highly dangerous compounds occur naturally without any lab.
Even women who take folic acid can have children with neural tube defects because they have MHTFR gene mutation. Floate is better for them, people should find out if they have it and if you don't know assume you have it and take folate instead.
Galaxy Cat, Destroyer of Worlds You don't have the spine for it! I'm calling your feline bluff! As a matter of fact, I bet you've been.... Declawed..... And neutered!! That's right, I said it. Come at me, you strange space-faring kitty!
I took St. John's Wort for a month after watching this video, and I am delighted to say that it helped noticeably with my depression, which I had been struggling with for some time, and it actually helped me a little more than the antidepressants I was taking before. Unfortunately, I also take stimulants for ADHD, and after a couple weeks I noticed that they had lost most of their effect. When my test bottle of 30 capsules ran out, I decided not to get more and went back on traditional antidepressants, because the slight increase in mood I got was definitely not worth losing the effects of my ADHD meds.
Uhhh.... yeah, that's just NOT an option for some of us with ADHD! I DO eat right, and exercise EVERY DAY... but with our my ADHD meds.... I have the attention span of a coked up squirrel on NyQuil!
@@joehefner7529 if you feel energized from adhd medication. that's a good indicator you got misdiagnosed. I have extremely bad adhd. Got diagnosed 18 years ago. And the strange thing is, if I take Methylphenidate, Amphetamines, or even Caffeine... I don't get stimulation. Caffeine is the only stimulant I feel "stimulation" on.. but it's less euphoric, and way more of a "tight chest", "sweaty" feeling.. no energy. The drug I used to use was Ritalin, I have since gotten off it (more because it's too expensive), but when I was on it... Id take it.. and slowly over the next hour it was like someone was talking two ends of a ball of yarn and untangling them. My thoughts flowed one to the next to the next... Very easily.. no "overlap" of ideas. If you have "overlap" of ideas while on stimulants, that's actually a default effect of stimulants in NON ADHD individuals. ADHD individuals do not have an increase in hyperactivity due to stimulant consumption. If any individuals dude, treatment options would need to be assessed for this subset of the ADHD population, but that's not something that shows up in testing or treatment. Often it's a direct indicator of a misdiagnosed Generalized Anxiety Disorder. If you take stimulants and get uncomfortably hyper. Odds are you actually have a misdiagnosed Anxiety Disorder. If ADHD meds still make you anxious, hyper, and keep that "out of control" of your feelings. You probably need to try out an antianxiety medication (like Prozac) and get off stimulants. Stimulants don't cause stimulation in ADHD individuals
@@waffle_chair9269 I make everything from scratch I even mill my own flour. Didn't do s hit for my ADHD compared to my Adderall. This is like saying you can cure myopia (near sightedness) with beet juice.
I HAVE DELAYED SLEEP PHASE SYNDROME! It's fairly common (many - perhaps even most? - people with ADHD also have DSPS) but very few people know what it's called. SO SO SO exciting to hear Hank name and define it here! I hope this helps more people understand their bodies, and how to get the sleep they need to stay healthy! Edit: also, unless you like wildly vivid nightmares from the bottommost bowels of hell, do not EVER combine melatonin with alcohol.
Same here! I've dealt with it most of my life and just figured it meant I was a "night owl". Now besides ADHD I am dealing with Fibromyalgia which also messes with sleep cycles.
I didn't know delayed sleep phase syndrome was a thing. I've been saying for years that my body thinks it was meant to function on a 28 hour schedule day, not knowing that it might actually be a real disorder. And melatonin does jack for me. The only time in my life I didn't have a problem going to sleep was the few years where I was in constant physical activity on my feet all day long. I have to exhaust myself.
I know it's been 3 years, but based on your quick description there (if you're still experiencing this), I don't think you have delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), but rather non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder (N24). DSPS is when your body is consistently wanting to sleep at a different time than is conventional, for example your body refusing to sleep until it's 4am every night, then you can sleep. Which then makes it difficult to get up for a 9-5 job in the morning because you're not getting enough sleep. But it's not having a longer day-night cycle. N24 is when your body doesn't have a consistent time every day it wants to sleep, but rather it's constantly moving forward or backwards. For example, with what you've said I'm assuming this is the case but it's possible I misinterpreted: you may sleep at 10pm one night, but the next night it's 2am, then 6am, then 10am, and you keep going around and around. People can also be N24 in the other direction (although it's less common) where you sleep at 10pm, the next day 6pm, 2pm, etc. Also it doesn't need to be 4 hours at all, you can be N24 more mildly (like 30m to an hour difference each day, which still adds up), or more severely.
@@Amy-ff9lwexactly! My natural sleep response happens at sunrise rather than darkness. It's not an extended day as much as my normal 24 hour cycle is shifted by about 6-7 hours.
Connor Sullivan We do but if you live in Northern Europe, Northern half of the US or Canada you won't get enough sun simply because there isn't enough plus environmental factors such as pollution and lifestyle factors e.g. working in an office make it worse. Then there are people around the world who cover up and/or use sun cream & blocks due to cultural/religious reasons and fear of skin cancer. What dermatologists who promote using high factor sun cream and sun block don't tell you that using them increases your risk of vitamin D deficiency.
MsPeabody1231 another reason is that modern people stay indoors a lot. In the past people worked in a field outside. Today most people work in an office, and do mostly indoor activities.
From a healthcare professional: i was reeeeeeally happy to hear the appeal to caution concerning St.John's Wort. It's a mess when patients take it without telling.
@@possumcrotch289 Thing is I NEVER saw serotonin syndrome (ER here) until patients started coming in after taking St John's Wort (and/or 5-HTP) with their meds. I really wish patients would stop just popping pills because "they're OTC/natural/organic so they can't possibly be harmful". Supplements aren't benign. Edit: nice username
@@kimmium OR (and hear me out here) you could actually treat supplements and OTC medications as MEDICATIONS and take them under the care of a DOCTOR rather than tossing whatever crap you grab off the shelf in your mouth at the advice of your Facebook moms group.
I'm so glad that during a genetic test for drug efficacy, I found out that my body has some issues metabolizing folic acid. Now I'm directed by my doctor to take a daily supplement of a metabolized version of folic acid so my body can just absorb it. So glad I found that out!
But probiotics don't really have that much science behind their benefits. Mostly because most probiotics get destroyed by our stomach acid and never reach our guts to encourage healthy bacteria bloom.
@@YourAverageGoylboth good and bad bacteria inhabit our intestines yes. But they wouldn't be able to survive traveling through our stomach to reach the intestines. When we talk about gut bacteria,we're talking about bacteria in our intestines,not our stomachs. You can find research papers on this on JAMA or Journal Medicine I think :)
That's why eating yogurt doesn't really help after you take antibiotics. What you need is acid resistant coating probiotic pills. That's the only way to get those good bacteria back to recolonize your guts. The only other way is with ...fecal pills and ...well, take probiotic pills instead.
Thanks for listing all those sources. I would really appreciate if you could chunk and title them. I think it may help people actually follow some of those links instead of being overwhelmed. Nevertheless, thanks for all your effort. Great work!
Folic acid is not the same as Folate. If you have certain genetic mutations your body does not properly convert Folic acid. Take the already methelated B12 form instead instead!
Bro. Come on. Let's think through this. There is an INSANE variety in the ways our bodies function and the forms of dysfunction we fall into. There are no supplements that are "safe for everyone" or "useless for everyone" or "harmful for everyone." By your logic, we could say that antibiotics are useless and harmful, since they don't work on asthma or fungal infections or psoriasis or OCD. What you're talking about doesn't exist. Medications and supplements work for the people who need them. They don't work for people who don't need them. Please try real hard to remove your head from your ass. I'm allergic to almonds. Does that mean almonds are "truly useless and/or harmful"? What about psych meds that make people suicidal? Are those "truly useless and/or harmful," or are they useless and/or harmful for CERTAIN PEOPLE who DONT HAVE THE CONDITIONS THOSE MEDS TREAT? Please like, try to learn about logic.
My mom loved beets. As a little girl, she gobbled them when my Gram fixed them. My Gram saw her red pee and off to the doctor she ran. Doc asked her what the kid had been eating . . . lol Unfortunately, I loathe beets, but I'm trying to get up the nerve to try beet juice. Maybe if I mixed it with raspberry apple juice?
Melatonin pills has raised my quality of life SO much. Most of my close relatives have trouble falling asleep, so im pretty sure it's genetic and laying in bed for 3-5 hours trying to sleep is so fustrating. A few years ago I begged my doctor for help, but since I take epilepsia meds I couldn't get standart sleeping pills or velerian, so melatonin was pretty much my only option. And they worked from day one, I take a tablet before I go to bed, and relax on my phone, and after 30 mins I get sleepy, put down my phone, and pretty much go right to sleep. I love my melatonin. ;u; (Also I live in denmark where regulations are stricter, so luckily I dont have to guess how much are in each tablet)
My sister is required to take it to counter a side effect of another drug. She falls asleep all the time and sleeps for hours (like 12) without effort. She hates it. But it apparently is working if that's what you want.
Melatonin is a wonder drug for my middle child. It helped her almost immediately! Funny thing though it doesn't help me at all. But I'm so glad her neurologist had us try it.
hey, did you know your brain triggers the production of melatonin naturally when you're no longer exposed to light? putting down your phone half an hour to an hour before sleep might make sleeping even easier, since your problem appears to be solved by some extra melatonin. take care! (i don't want to sound condescending, just wondering if you knew that)
I suffered a tylenol induced liver injury. I, of course started taking milk thistle and I made an organic beet juice recipe that I could tolerate - Not a fan of the sugar content in the normal recipe and the store bought beet juices upset my stomach. My daily juice was (all organic) beets, kale, cucumber, turmeric, ginger, lemon and blue spirulina. I am happy to report that my liver is now a normal size again and my chronic nausea is down to a queasy stomach a few times a day. I no longer have to wear P6 pressure bands 24/7. Thank you Mother Nature!!
It's not just drugs....it is a member of the composite plant family and a close relative of ragweed, so it can be very dangerous to anyyone with Ragweed allergy. Chamomile is another one to watch out for if allergic to Ragweed....I almost bit the dust just from drinking a cup of Sleepytime tea once.
When I get rich I will fully sponsor you and have no stipulations except you all just keep on doing what you do. One of the best channels on UA-cam hands down
Hey wow! St. John's Wort is something I'm on daily! It was a psychiatrist's reccomendation, actually. I'm vulnerable to sudden and sharp anxiety and depression episodes. The John's Wort is there as a buffer, to slow down that dip long enough that I have time to arrange some time off work to do eat, gym, cuddle dogs, and do my self-driven CBT stuff to work out what's going on - nearly always catastrophizing something that isn't. Wasn't expecting to see it here! Nice. :)
i have been on 5htp as opposed to st john's wort, which is supposed to do something similar. it increases serotonin production in the mind so it helps to prevent wild mood swings. also good if you do drugs that deplete serotonin, like molly
Melatonin also helps a lot with the chronic condition called “having children”. Helps me a lot, especially falls back asleep if I wake up during the night.
I didn't take vitamins for most of my life. Recently I started taking a quality multi and I feel a lot better. I think that they are helpful especially if your diet isn't great and you are under a lot of stress (which is most of us).
@@cheezheadz3928 actually there's a trade-off there as continiously high stress levels can be very detrimental to your health, if you can effectively lower your stress levels by taking moderate amounts of alcohol or drugs, the positive effects of the lowered stress may outweight the negative effects of the drugs (it's a slippery slope but sometimes people just need a drink or smoke to calm down after a day of work and without it they may lose sleep or appetite or strain their social situation causing even more stress)
no offense i know a bunch of girls with extremely bad eating habits. wither they need to smoke some thc or get over eating in front of people... they are killing themselves to try to stay skinny. and plenty of the girls that do this are already malnourished and wonder why they are always in pain. eat girls, just try to eat healthy! not saying all girls are fat or have bad eating habits but eating certain things can change your life
I am not sure which one but I think that a certain vit B helps to relax ( B3, because it widens the blood vessels?) . So there is no shortage of vitamin present but only that effect. I feel the relaxing effect of a soluble vit B complex (like a kind of orange lemonade) after 10 minutes.
Quinton Beck Nah, you can look it up. Calcium with Vitamin D is recommended in people over the age of 50, iirc. It does help with preventing bone density lose.
Number 3 antioxidants has some omissions: Vitamin E is best taken from mixed nuts and fatty foods, instead of from supplements. This is because there are many types of Vitamin E our body needs, but supplements just need to contain one type of Vit E to be allowed to sell as vitamin E on the label; moreover only taking one type of Vitamin E will be detrimental to the absorption of the other types your body needs.
One that this video did not mention that is well researched is magnesium for IBS. My mom thought it might help me and so I started taking it, and it helped worlds. She changed brands for the pills and so I stopped taking it after having taken it regularly for two years (the new pills were sticky and unpleasant), big mistake. I'd thought my IBS was better mostly because of better stress management and hydration, but the magnesium was contributing more than I thought. Not all forms of magnesium absorb well, though, so you have to get the right ones.
Magnesium Glycinate is the one my Dr prescribed,that has been a life changer for me. I sleep, for the first time in decades and I don't have a constant headache anymore. I've been taking it for a year now. I don't take any other supplements or meds. I usually think they are a waste of money
Hanks for reminding me to take my melatonin! I’ve got delayed sleep phase syndrome, slash ChAoTiC pHaSe, which is just as fun as it sounds and means sometimes I just have no sleep pattern at all.
Him you definitely won't get enough Vitamin D with food alone. If you live at high latitude you must supplement for good or optimal levels. Optimal magnesium from food is also very difficult.
This video is an oversimplification of the situation! As many people have mentioned, Vitamin D is crucial as modern humans tend to avoid sun yet it is an essential part of our immune system. Zinc and Vitamin K2 are the same cases!
Re: Melatonin. One of my doctors (who was always very good, but it's I've doc's opinion) He said a LITTLE melatonin helps with sleep, but high doses seem to disrupt sleep. So aim for like 2.5-5mg. (most mins are 5mg)
Zinc should be on here. Taking zinc and b6 has completely changed my life. I struggled with depression all my tween years and things are finally getting better with regular supplementing. I’m pretty sure zinc does a lot of other cool stuff too :)
"Before taking anything you should definitely talk to your doctor" I'm pretty sure the reason most people in America are taking supplements is because they have no doctor or health insurance.
David we don't have healthcare. It costs at least $100 just to see a Dr (AT LEAST!) plus the cost of pharmaceuticals which can be thousands of dollars for a month supply (example insulin)
Or we have a useless doctor, or one who doesn't care. All kinds of reasons. Plus the medical community wants to *prescribe*, because the studies done one supplement use are not considered sufficient to recommend.
@@sarablackwolfdancer9359 We have healthcare in America. It's just that we expect you to pay for it unlike in Europe where they just expect your neighbor to pay for it.
@@IndependentThinker74 I really don't get why you think everyone in Europe is a medical freeloader, and only people like yourself pay taxes or contribute to the economy. I don't get why you think people who work full time at minimum wage can afford health care when it costs upwards of $200 for a single 10-minute doctor visit, and rent on a tiny death trap apartment costs more than half their income. I mean, people who simply live have to spend money, which winds up in the economy and back in your boss's pocket, which hopefully in some measure gets back into yours. The only difference is that poor people have to spend every penny they receive to survive, and don't hoard the money like folks who make 10 figures a year. The other question is, if someone you loved and had worked hard all their lives suddenly became ill or gravely injured, your comment suggests that you'd just tell them they should have saved up the funds to pay for their treatment and their future care/housing/food, etc. (which could add up to millions of dollars depending on the required treatment and how long they live), but would you actually help them? There was a time when people took care of their neighbors and their elders because the value of others was considered equal (and they knew that when they gave to their neighbors it would come back to them in their hour of need). I take it that, for you, that was a time when America was NOT great.
Melatonin has actually been really helpful for me. Sometimes I have trouble falling asleep when I'm stressed, and 5 mg of melatonin is usually enough to knock me out within 5 to 10 minutes when normally it would take an hour maybe even 2 for me to fall asleep. However, I wouldn't recommend taking it if you've had any caffeine in the previous six hours. Every time I've done that I've had vivid nightmares.
CoQ 10 is my supplement of choice. I take statins and that causes significant muscle fatigue....CoQ10 reduces the muscle pain and fatigue. Recommended by my nephrologist.
I am *so* glad you are taking supplements your actual doctor who understands your conditions recommended instead of stuff some random non-doctor who's never met you is recommending!
Yes!! Because I keep hearing from people I trust that they are good and thinking maybe I should start with them again... I just want to hear from someone I trust definitively that they are not legit.
@@Mac_an_Mheiriceanaigh - I studied Naturopathy for 3 yrs. and unfortunately, it's not black and white. You either have to extensively research the supplement in question yourself, or pay to see someone who has....Example: Most supp. companies sell oral glutathione capsules. It is the main antioxidant for your body, made by your liver, but people with some diseases are very deficient in it. It is usually given by very expensive intravenous treatments. Most oral forms of it cannot be absorbed, and are a scam. However, the s-acetyl glutathione form does work, as I know from personal experience, and I've heard the liposomal form works also. Any other oral forms, and there are several, are a waste of money. This can be repeated for almost any supp.
The phototoxic effect of St. John's Wort's main active compound Hypericin in skin, the lens of the eye, and the retina is definitely something that makes me want to get nowhere near the stuff...
Well, after having a chronic cold for three months, I started taking supplements and it finally cleared up. I was having some trouble remembering to eat during that time, for various reasons, so that may be why it helped. Also one of the things I took was D, and it was winter at about the 45th parallel, so... yeah... Not easy to make enough.
I absolutely love my L-Theanine supplement. It definitely reduces my stress levels, noticiably so. And the synergy with taking it with caffeine for focus is awesome. Essentially, it makes work so much easier for me.
I agree totally. My Boss is noticing my ability to remember a lot more than before. Everything feels easier now. Far less anxiety as well. It's the underrated miracle cure.
One I'm surprised you didn't mention is l-methylfolate, which has been shown in multiple admittedly small studies to help with depression, usually taken in addition to an antidepressant and showing a significant improvement beyond the antidepressant alone. To be fair, I was first introduced to the idea because a fiction writer I'm fond of is also a psychiatrist and mentioned it on his blog, but it's helped my wife significantly beyond just the antidepressant.
Three things that were recommended to me and worked for me. Melatonin helped me get better sleep when I had been waking up at night. A psychiatrist gave me a prescription for serotonin for what he described as anxiety--not depression. I also had a nervous tick in my leg while sleeping, rather strong at that, and taking magnesium eliminated that.
It is very important to also note about St John's Wort that it has a high potential of damaging your eye's retina if used longer or in higher doses. Especially when combined with anything but a weak wintery north-European sun in the cold months. It causes permanent damage of the retina so that might be worth stating as well. It helped me go through a rough patch in my life but I wasn't aware of it's strong potential effect on the eyes and how it increased people's sensitivity to sunlight.
Also noteworthy is that some vitamins block absorption of others, like calcium and vitamin c. Better to take separate vitamin c with iron, and calcium with vitamin d a couple hours later, than taking them all in a multivitamin.
Has anyone ever told you that you would make a great Noir narrator? "Of all the green screens, in all of the UA-cam channels, she had to walk into mine."
Creatine, fish oil, b complex, c, magnesium, enzymes, probiotics, d3, flax oil, cordyceps, lions mane... All things worth taking. Also eating a salad every day is something my body responds very well to.
As long as you're choosing an absorbable (liquid or finely powdered &/or made from foods) supplement, the right multi-vitamins (for the given person) are *incredibly* useful, especially if they are either dieting or too poor to eat as much as would be ideal, which many, many, many of us are. I wasn't really hurt by the contrary remark in your video, but wanted to point out that it was a little bit erasing.
Little known fact: vitamin C improves your symptoms because it *pacifies* your immune system, NOT strengthens it. Symptoms are caused by your immune system fighting a pathogen, NOT the pathogen itself. When people are stressed, their immune system starts attacking all kinds of innocuous things. These symptoms are from AN OVERACTIVE IMMUNE SYSTEM, not an underactive one. Vitamin C is a powerful mast cell stabilizer, which is why it pacifies your immune system rather than strengthening it. Pathogens don't cause symptoms. Your immune system does. Vitamin C reigns in your immune system. That is why it reduces symptoms. There is nothing "placebo" about it. It's just working on an organ that medicine REFUSES TO STUDY (mast cells, the cause of every disorder on the affective spectrum and most forms of mental illness)
Video briefly hit on and then ignored the main problem. FDA cannot or will not regulate supplements! So consumers don't get what they paid for - or, worse, are poisoned! This happens so often we should all be up in arms.
You are really overestimating the amount of research that has gone into 'does st john's wort work', they give it to a bunch of people for a month or less, then ask them if they notice a difference, these people either don't because they don't have the problem it's needed for, or don't because they were excluded for a spurious reason, or do because they are excitable, or do because they never take any medicine for anything and even an ibuprofen makes them sick. It's not a good system. A better system would be giving someone st John's Wort until they vomit and asking what they felt before they did.
sad thing is most doctors never learn about nutrition so they aren't even in a position to comment on micro nutrient supplements. and as Ben Jones explained, most studies don't provide any kind of useful data, are industry funded or misinterpreted.
I take vitamin B12 every day and have seen a drastic increase in my mood and overall less anxiety ad depression related attacks. I’ve heard the same from several others, and B, being water soluble is something I feel comfortable taking regularly
Just be careful. If you aren’t low on B12 it’s a placebo effect. Your body won’t absorb more than it needs. I went to the doctor because my hands stopped working and pain was getting unbearable-they found out I was a rock bottom B12, probably my whole life, and that the few times I had taken vitamins was what was holding me over the whole time. But when I stopped I functionally crashed. B12 is found in meat, dairy, eggs, and some edible Japanese mosses. My diet is mostly dairy and meat and eggs so it left them confused, as B12 deficiency is most found in vegans and vegetarians. I had to start shots first to raise my levels quickly, and now have to take B12 every day for the rest of my life. They think something is wrong in my stomach, so I don’t absorb it naturally from foods, leaning to the idea of pernicious anemia.
B12 dramatically helped my OCD. I was likely deficient - I am also deficient in iron and vitamin D. Taking supplements to fix those too. Iron helps me think better, generally.
richard müller Vitamin D is build up by spending time outside in the sun and the body can store it well since it's a fat soluable vitamin. If you spend some time every day outside you should be fine, which would be possible for most people to achieve. Only thing is, that you can only build in parts of the year. It's the time from, I think, for example April to September in Germany.
Connor Sullivan Well, first of all Vit D is not really a vitamin like others. Vitamin D is the trivial name of Cholecalciferol which is synthesized in our skin. Other Vitamins can't be synthesized in the human. Without going too much into the biochemics behind it, the body basicaly takes cholesterol and changes it to substances under the trivial names of Vitamin D1, D2 and D3 in different parts of the body. Vit D3 is the stuff normally regerred to just as Vit D. The last step of this process takes place in the skin and needs UV-Rays to be triggered. I actually don't know how effective, or even at all, UV-lamps are a possible substitute. But I guess it works, if the right spectrum of light is produced.
Magnesium is definitely vital to a lot of people with anxiety-based disorders and digestive issues. It's probably because we're *actually* deficient in it though. But, blood tests rarely show the deficiency bc Mag in the blood isn't always the same as Mag in the cells. There is a lot of research on it, so I'd say you're good on this one. But, of course, you can overdo it, too. Also, citrated mag (in capsules, not liquid) s a lot better for getting into the cells. But most supplements on the shelves are just regular Mag. So, it's harder to say.
A significant number of people (at least in the US) are actually deficient in Magnesium because decades of poor soil management has depleted it from our farmland. So like he said, if you actually have a deficiency of something, then taking a supplement of it can be helpful.
YES, MAGNESIUM It needs to be in a 1:1 balance with calcium! Hardly any American diet will be enough because our soils themselves are incredibly depleted. I just started magnesium glycinate some weeks ago, and I'm already getting so many benefits! Little anxiety! Actual consistent sleep, for once. :D And a bit of regularity too.
My depression and eating disorder stuff (ARFID, stemming from ASD) don't always allow me to maintain a good diet... or eat much of anything beyond Ensure or Boost when I'm low on spoons for a while. Most supplements are not necessary to most people, but my multivitamins keep me from having major deficiencies, when I can't manage much more than taking my meds, getting *something* in me, and keeping hydrated.
What about vitamin B12? If Im exhausted at the end of the day I always take some B12 and feel a lot better soon after. Ive always wondered if its just a placebo effect
beetlebug342001 B Vitamins make me sick too, and they pass right thru me. Turns out I had a fairly common partial gene mutation (MTHFR) - one of the main signs being that B Vitamins make you feel kinda sick. There's a type of B Vitamin complex for people with the condition tho, so you don't get nauseous or anything and actually feel better taking them. Not a special brand or anything, just a different type.
Lucadollar The liver can store a lot of B12, and most deficiencies aren't cured instantly. So yeah, probably placebo. ^^ Consider your dose though: 25-100µg daily, or 1000µg twice a week (as cyanocobalamine; more for other forms) is prudent, if you don't eat meat. veganhealth.org/daily-needs/#b-12
You should be careful. There's some research that suggests that b12 is linked to higher rates of lung cancer in men. There not sure if it's the consumption or if taking b12 is correlated to other risk factors.
This guy is by far the best host on this channel. He looks and speaks the part of a true nerd, and those are the only people I trust relating this sort of information. Bravo.
A big issue with a lot of supplements (the natural ones more commonly, like St John's Wart) is that they aren't well regulated, nor have many studies been done proving their efficacy. However, vitamins and minerals are more regulated, but not entirely. Either way, before taking anything, do research on the upper limits on vitamins and minerals unless recommended by a doctor or dietician. For example, niacin can come in extremely large doses to try to control cholesterol levels, and should NEVER be taken unless under regular examination by a doctor that recommended it.
one of the most annoying things about getting medication for mild depression is having to consult with a physician every time I need a refill. I've taken the same drug on an off for probably ten years. It helps me. I know what I'm like when I don't take it. Yet, no doctor will let me have more than a few months filled at a time because it's 'a controlled substance'. I can walk down the street and get booze and even weed new. Yet, the drug that helps me live better, I have to meet twice a year to have this same stupid conversation. As a result, I have ran out of my anti-depressants countless times and really caused myself a lot of additional suffering from mood issues. I am so tired of it. So, I'm finally going to test out St. Johns.
SciShow: Great content! Not sure if you're using some kind of auto bot or something to create your video chapters, but the chapter breaks are way off on this one. For example, beet root juice starts at 2:15 but there is no chapter break there, so according to the produced chapter headings, this one gets lost under the Creatine chapter.
Being someone in Canada with Seasonal Effective Disorder and being an introvert I take vitamin D supplements in the winter (yes, recommended by my doctor), and it helps quite bit. Sun lamps work for some people but I just found them irritating.
Taking a multimineral supplement before bed can alleviate cramps and restless legs. While many swear by magnesium, that is not the only electrolyte your body uses, so a multi covers all your bases.
peepslostsheep tati's a beauty youtuber who recently released a line of supplements that she's catching a lot of flak for. people are exposing the fact that the pills contain suspicious ingredients (one that potentially nullifies the effects of oral contraceptives). basically just your classic youtube shitshow
Thats some serious stuff acctualy :o hope she falls on her face for that! Especialy since beauty youtubers are very popular with a younger audience, the potential nullification of the Pill could cause alot of unwanted pregnancies o.o
Yasir75 if you can, get your vitamin levels tested by a doctor. Vitamin d comes in a lot of different strengths and you don’t want to take too little or too much.
A 1,000-2,000IU dose of vitamin D3 is sufficient to meet the needs of most of the population. This is the lowest effective dose range. Higher doses, based on body weight, are in the range of 20-80IU/kg daily (Doses should not exceed 10,000IU daily unless supervised by a medical professional.) - Examine
I would ask your doctor for blood work to determine if you're deficient. You may be getting plenty of dietary D vitamins already and a supplement may be unnecessary.
Took St Johns wort a few years ago . No sleep , irritation level maxed out over tiny things . I mean things like "Don't talk so loud " . Then "Speak up , stop whispering". I am a passive sort of guy , but it really messed with my emotions . It took years to find an SSRI that agrees with me . Brain chemistry is unique to all of us .
Hank, where is the fish oil? There seems to be quite a lot evidence for its effectiveness, it has been in use for a long time and it's pretty helpful in treating a wide range of issues, despite being a fairly common thing. Personally, if I were to recommend to someone just one supplement, I would most likely recommend them fish oil (or rather krill oil).
The problems with fish oil comes down to the regulation issues. Too often it is packaged or stored wrong by stores and so all but ruined or useless but the time anyone buys it let alone gets through a bottle. And thats if it was good to start with. Too many supplement companies either dont know what they are doing or dont really care and prioritize money over giving people thinks that are actually good for them.
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Well, as he said - anyone with a deficiency should definitely be taking supplements! (So, B12 for Vegans, Iron for most vegetarian women, Vitamin D for people who don't get much sunlight?) But yea - since he did mention the Folic acid for pregnant women, it's kind of strange.
Matthew Davis Hahahaha! No, B12 deficiency is relatively rare in omnivores. Vegans however suffer high rates of B12 deficiency. 10.3945/ajcn.2008.26947A, how B12 ends up in meat is irrelevant as it's presence in meat is the only relevant dietary stat. Don't bother calling me a deranged meat eater because I am a vegan myself.
Should've had Vitamin D and Zinc. Vit D deficiency contributes to depression symptoms (my psychiatrist has me take them as an augment to my antidepressant). Zinc, if taken when you feel like you might be sick but aren't there yet, helps reduce the intensity and durration of illnesses like the common cold (again, advice from my psychiatrist who swears by this regimen and uses it personally)
No mention that taking melatonin regularly will downregulate your endogenous production, and thus *make* you an insomniac, instead of curing you? Where with normal supplements, diet should be changed, for melatonin, sleep hygiene should be examined before considering taking it.
I think the best supplements for me are: creatine, b-complex, fish oils, magnesium, msm / sulphur, zinc, collagen, apple cider vinegar. I disagree with melatonin (careful, it's a hormone), and beet juice (is high sugar). But best to seek out the highest quality foods you can afford including large amounts of concentrated greens.
I take a multivitamin, B-Complex, and Calcium-Magnesium-Zinc and sometimes take Iron and/or D3 (particularly in winter). I've taken melatonin before too. I live in my car and don't have a great diet, so I try to at least supplement with vitamins.
The list:
1) Creatine 1:08
2) Beet Juice 2:15
3) Antioxidant Multivitamins 3:08
4) Folic Acid / Vitamin B9 4:15
5) Melatonin 5:37
6) St. John's Wort 7:47
Bless u dude
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So drink a protein shake. 👍 Already on it.
Studies show Folic Acid (a man made Folate) is dangerous .
@@ericbrandon8699
Interesting; please elaborate and link to a study
Do *NOT* take St John's Wort if you're already taking a SSRI or SNRI antidepressant! Seriously, seizure alert! *SERIOUS* seizure alert!
Kaedenn thanks for the warning
It may also lead to Seretonin Syndrome, which can be deadly, if one, the other, or both are stopped taking suddenly.
Don't take St John's Wort or grapefruit juice if you're taking any medication basically honestly it messes with your liver enzymes!
Probably why he said don't take them if you're taking other medications...
It also interferes with birth control as far as i know...
One that was missed is Vitamin D. Very helpful for many living in the dark frozen North during winter and can't get enough sunlight.
and/or the pacific northwest.....................and my doc has me taking it because of my thyroid
@The Iron-hearted Wolf I do but still get too low in winter (per blood tests)
@The Iron-hearted Wolf it isn't enriched in a lot of these places - better with fish! 🐟
I thought it causes heart diseases?
@@fitrianhidayat Severe Vitamin D deficiency CAN cause myopathy, which causes weakness and pain in the muscles, including the heart. It can also cause osteoporosis and some inflamatory or auto-immune diseases. SAD is the most common problem.
1 Creatine
2 Beet juice
3 Vitamins and antioxidants
4 Folic acid
5 Melatonin
6 St Johns Wort
plok ijuh
It'd help to say WHEN these are useful, as most of these aren't useful to average healthy people:
1) Creatine for muscle recovery and for improving short burst excercise
2) Beet Juice to lower blood pressure because it has a lot of nitrates. Though I would be hesitant to regularly drink anything with high nitrate content because it may cause gastrointestinal cancer as sodium nitrite does.
3) multivitamins and antioxidants ONLY IF you have Macular Degeneration
4) Folic acid supplements ONLY IF you are pregnant. Otherwise just get it through your food and in fortified cereal
5) I don't know why melatonin is in this video; he makes a strong case against it, saying that it might increase your sleep by 10 minutes at best.
6) Please don't take St. John's Wort. It causes your body to produce more Cytochrome P450, a liver enzyme responsible for breaking down any drug present in your bloodstream. Every drug on the shelf bases it's recommended dose on how much Cytochrome P450 is in your body, so when you take St. John's Wort it becomes impossible to know what dose is safe for any other drug you take. For people who take blood pressure tablets like statins, getting the dose wrong can cause fatal heart attacks and strokes. Even if you don't regularly take other drugs, St. John's Wort can still cause lethal paracetamol overdose. Please please just steer clear of this one.
Melatonin was said to be controversial when used to treat insomnia. It does wonders for delayed sleep phase syndrome
plok ijuh Thanks bud
yeah, where's the B12??? These guys are just plain ignorant.
And unless you eat for a 100 bucks every day, PROTEIN!
Can`t eat 4 pounds of beef and fish every day lol.
BCAA`s can be nice for faster restitution..
Besides, ALL supplements you take depend on your diet and heath situation.
I’m so glad you mentioned St. John’s wort’s interactions! A lot of people start it without knowing that detail, and the liver enzyme it induces metabolizes ~40% of drugs.
"But it's natural" gets said here. Lol
@@sherrihaight2724 oh but SSRI are so much better right?
@@msheart2Actually yes.
Suppliments are not regulated so you get unknown amount of active ingrediants, unknown additional chemicals, and lack of valid scientifuc studies to track interactions.
Prepared drugs are going to have regulated-- thus right amount- of active ingredients,and other additional components, are known. @msheart2
It's ALL chemicals. The official listing of things of Tea or an Apple components look pretty scary all by themselves
"Natural" is a pure marketing term with no actual meaning to compare.
And highly dangerous compounds occur naturally without any lab.
As a man that has lived my life with the consequences of Spina Bifida, take folic acid when pregnant ladies! ( I can still walk, so I am lucky )
Even women who take folic acid can have children with neural tube defects because they have MHTFR gene mutation. Floate is better for them, people should find out if they have it and if you don't know assume you have it and take folate instead.
Excuse me, shitlord, but men can be pregnant too
@@grabbymcpoosey614 Really? A biological male can get pregnant without any scientific intervention? That's new..
Hayden734 I was being sarcastic
@@Hayden734 I like how Hank managed to be inclusive and say "people" instead of women, but you randoms in the comments can't do that simple task
My cousin swears that mint tea helps her arthritis and keeps her joints supple and strong. She says it's a... supple mint.
This one was good.
Master Therion
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Galaxy Cat, Destroyer of Worlds
You don't have the spine for it! I'm calling your feline bluff! As a matter of fact, I bet you've been.... Declawed..... And neutered!!
That's right, I said it. Come at me, you strange space-faring kitty!
My tea usually makes me bowels feel clean and emptea
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An entire episode on Omega-3 fatty acids (supplement or in natural form) would be great!
magnesium and b2 reduced my migraines after 10 years of suffering.
Damn bro, 10 years of migraines?😬
Johnny James - magnesium did the same for me!
So you didn't eat a single piece of salmon for 10 years.
yes Magnesium prevents migraines, take 400 to 500 mg
Magnesium is also great for cramps during menstruation and helps with mild constipation.
I took St. John's Wort for a month after watching this video, and I am delighted to say that it helped noticeably with my depression, which I had been struggling with for some time, and it actually helped me a little more than the antidepressants I was taking before. Unfortunately, I also take stimulants for ADHD, and after a couple weeks I noticed that they had lost most of their effect. When my test bottle of 30 capsules ran out, I decided not to get more and went back on traditional antidepressants, because the slight increase in mood I got was definitely not worth losing the effects of my ADHD meds.
Glad to know this!
Uhhh.... yeah, that's just NOT an option for some of us with ADHD! I DO eat right, and exercise EVERY DAY... but with our my ADHD meds.... I have the attention span of a coked up squirrel on NyQuil!
@@joehefner7529 if you feel energized from adhd medication. that's a good indicator you got misdiagnosed.
I have extremely bad adhd. Got diagnosed 18 years ago. And the strange thing is, if I take Methylphenidate, Amphetamines, or even Caffeine... I don't get stimulation.
Caffeine is the only stimulant I feel "stimulation" on.. but it's less euphoric, and way more of a "tight chest", "sweaty" feeling.. no energy.
The drug I used to use was Ritalin, I have since gotten off it (more because it's too expensive), but when I was on it... Id take it.. and slowly over the next hour it was like someone was talking two ends of a ball of yarn and untangling them.
My thoughts flowed one to the next to the next... Very easily.. no "overlap" of ideas.
If you have "overlap" of ideas while on stimulants, that's actually a default effect of stimulants in NON ADHD individuals. ADHD individuals do not have an increase in hyperactivity due to stimulant consumption. If any individuals dude, treatment options would need to be assessed for this subset of the ADHD population, but that's not something that shows up in testing or treatment. Often it's a direct indicator of a misdiagnosed Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
If you take stimulants and get uncomfortably hyper. Odds are you actually have a misdiagnosed Anxiety Disorder.
If ADHD meds still make you anxious, hyper, and keep that "out of control" of your feelings. You probably need to try out an antianxiety medication (like Prozac) and get off stimulants.
Stimulants don't cause stimulation in ADHD individuals
Neuro issues come from the gut, many people don’t know what healthy eating for neuro healing actually looks like.
@@waffle_chair9269 I make everything from scratch I even mill my own flour. Didn't do s hit for my ADHD compared to my Adderall. This is like saying you can cure myopia (near sightedness) with beet juice.
I HAVE DELAYED SLEEP PHASE SYNDROME! It's fairly common (many - perhaps even most? - people with ADHD also have DSPS) but very few people know what it's called. SO SO SO exciting to hear Hank name and define it here! I hope this helps more people understand their bodies, and how to get the sleep they need to stay healthy!
Edit: also, unless you like wildly vivid nightmares from the bottommost bowels of hell, do not EVER combine melatonin with alcohol.
Same here! I've dealt with it most of my life and just figured it meant I was a "night owl". Now besides ADHD I am dealing with Fibromyalgia which also messes with sleep cycles.
Never had that issue and combine them frequently
Well now I want to try melatonin and alcohol but I take an actual sedative that can cause coma when combined with alcohol so :/
ehm. alcohol just stop melatonin from working, it does not make it stronger, or work in another way. at all
@@Magic-Conk no sens in doing so, alcohol will make melatonin stop working as it should or at all.
I didn't know delayed sleep phase syndrome was a thing. I've been saying for years that my body thinks it was meant to function on a 28 hour schedule day, not knowing that it might actually be a real disorder. And melatonin does jack for me. The only time in my life I didn't have a problem going to sleep was the few years where I was in constant physical activity on my feet all day long. I have to exhaust myself.
I know it's been 3 years, but based on your quick description there (if you're still experiencing this), I don't think you have delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), but rather non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder (N24).
DSPS is when your body is consistently wanting to sleep at a different time than is conventional, for example your body refusing to sleep until it's 4am every night, then you can sleep. Which then makes it difficult to get up for a 9-5 job in the morning because you're not getting enough sleep. But it's not having a longer day-night cycle.
N24 is when your body doesn't have a consistent time every day it wants to sleep, but rather it's constantly moving forward or backwards. For example, with what you've said I'm assuming this is the case but it's possible I misinterpreted: you may sleep at 10pm one night, but the next night it's 2am, then 6am, then 10am, and you keep going around and around. People can also be N24 in the other direction (although it's less common) where you sleep at 10pm, the next day 6pm, 2pm, etc. Also it doesn't need to be 4 hours at all, you can be N24 more mildly (like 30m to an hour difference each day, which still adds up), or more severely.
Wait is this why i literally had to use my phone at 1 30 am because i have no sleep indication even tho i ran like 5 km today??
@@Amy-ff9lwexactly! My natural sleep response happens at sunrise rather than darkness. It's not an extended day as much as my normal 24 hour cycle is shifted by about 6-7 hours.
No reference to vitamin D, one of the most abundant deficiencies in the modern world?
Artur Costa go somewhere sunny...
I thought our bodies “made” vitamin D upon exposure to sunlight or those special UV lamps...but our bodies don’t make vitamins??
Its actually a hormone
Connor Sullivan We do but if you live in Northern Europe, Northern half of the US or Canada you won't get enough sun simply because there isn't enough plus environmental factors such as pollution and lifestyle factors e.g. working in an office make it worse. Then there are people around the world who cover up and/or use sun cream & blocks due to cultural/religious reasons and fear of skin cancer. What dermatologists who promote using high factor sun cream and sun block don't tell you that using them increases your risk of vitamin D deficiency.
MsPeabody1231 another reason is that modern people stay indoors a lot. In the past people worked in a field outside. Today most people work in an office, and do mostly indoor activities.
From a healthcare professional: i was reeeeeeally happy to hear the appeal to caution concerning St.John's Wort. It's a mess when patients take it without telling.
Registered nurse here. Trying to take care of a serotonin syndrome patient is no joke
St. John's wort does work, but it can have some strange side effects. I know of two people who reported that it caused LSD flashbacks.
@@possumcrotch289 Thing is I NEVER saw serotonin syndrome (ER here) until patients started coming in after taking St John's Wort (and/or 5-HTP) with their meds. I really wish patients would stop just popping pills because "they're OTC/natural/organic so they can't possibly be harmful". Supplements aren't benign.
Edit: nice username
@@fevre_dream8542 so they should pop your pills instead
@@kimmium OR (and hear me out here) you could actually treat supplements and OTC medications as MEDICATIONS and take them under the care of a DOCTOR rather than tossing whatever crap you grab off the shelf in your mouth at the advice of your Facebook moms group.
I'm so glad that during a genetic test for drug efficacy, I found out that my body has some issues metabolizing folic acid. Now I'm directed by my doctor to take a daily supplement of a metabolized version of folic acid so my body can just absorb it. So glad I found that out!
"Talk to a Doctor!"
Lol dude, that's a luxury I can't afford.
Load me up with vitamin D
DaCo Video OBAMA CARE!
DaCo Video doctors are largely full of s..t
Take vitamin K-2 also to avoid the potentially lethal symptoms of hypercalcemia.
Doctors dont know anything abt nutrition so why waste money
NHS woo free doctors
It's a pleasure listening to you. Thanks Sci-show. Thanks Hank!
Expected omega 3, vitamin D, and probiotic supplements being included. Many are also deficient in magnesium.
Me too
But probiotics don't really have that much science behind their benefits. Mostly because most probiotics get destroyed by our stomach acid and never reach our guts to encourage healthy bacteria bloom.
@@_Aarim Why not? The bad bacteria survive.
@@YourAverageGoylboth good and bad bacteria inhabit our intestines yes. But they wouldn't be able to survive traveling through our stomach to reach the intestines. When we talk about gut bacteria,we're talking about bacteria in our intestines,not our stomachs. You can find research papers on this on JAMA or Journal Medicine I think :)
That's why eating yogurt doesn't really help after you take antibiotics. What you need is acid resistant coating probiotic pills. That's the only way to get those good bacteria back to recolonize your guts.
The only other way is with ...fecal pills and ...well, take probiotic pills instead.
Holy sources, Batman! Thank you for linking all of those 💚
Thanks for listing all those sources. I would really appreciate if you could chunk and title them. I think it may help people actually follow some of those links instead of being overwhelmed. Nevertheless, thanks for all your effort. Great work!
and a text list of all supplements mentioned in the video would be appreciated.
Folic acid is not the same as Folate. If you have certain genetic mutations your body does not properly convert Folic acid. Take the already methelated B12 form instead instead!
r/beetlejuicing
Equally fascinating would be an episode of truly useless and/or harmful supplements.
that would be a 40 hour segment
Absolutely! I helped line the supplements company's pocket to no benefit of mine.
Bro. Come on. Let's think through this. There is an INSANE variety in the ways our bodies function and the forms of dysfunction we fall into. There are no supplements that are "safe for everyone" or "useless for everyone" or "harmful for everyone." By your logic, we could say that antibiotics are useless and harmful, since they don't work on asthma or fungal infections or psoriasis or OCD. What you're talking about doesn't exist. Medications and supplements work for the people who need them. They don't work for people who don't need them. Please try real hard to remove your head from your ass.
I'm allergic to almonds. Does that mean almonds are "truly useless and/or harmful"? What about psych meds that make people suicidal? Are those "truly useless and/or harmful," or are they useless and/or harmful for CERTAIN PEOPLE who DONT HAVE THE CONDITIONS THOSE MEDS TREAT?
Please like, try to learn about logic.
Listen to sawbones!
Beta alanine.
Hey Hank Green, I'm glad your recent cancer ordeal is behind you my friend! You are frickin amazing!
Ah yes, beet juice...
Causing the “Oh god! Colon cancer!” bathroom experience since the dawn of agricultural
For my case it was the urinary one hahaha. Pink piss made me a maniac till i figure out thee beetle.
My mom loved beets. As a little girl, she gobbled them when my Gram fixed them. My Gram saw her red pee and off to the doctor she ran. Doc asked her what the kid had been eating . . . lol
Unfortunately, I loathe beets, but I'm trying to get up the nerve to try beet juice. Maybe if I mixed it with raspberry apple juice?
@@hollyw9566 If you are using a juicer use a beet and carrot combination. If that is not good to your liking put some oranges in it too.
@@hollyw9566 Fun scientific fact about beets : they taste like dirt.
You could try pouring the juice down the sink.
@@luigi298 with one squeezed lemon it's like beet lemonade
Melatonin pills has raised my quality of life SO much. Most of my close relatives have trouble falling asleep, so im pretty sure it's genetic and laying in bed for 3-5 hours trying to sleep is so fustrating.
A few years ago I begged my doctor for help, but since I take epilepsia meds I couldn't get standart sleeping pills or velerian, so melatonin was pretty much my only option.
And they worked from day one, I take a tablet before I go to bed, and relax on my phone, and after 30 mins I get sleepy, put down my phone, and pretty much go right to sleep.
I love my melatonin. ;u; (Also I live in denmark where regulations are stricter, so luckily I dont have to guess how much are in each tablet)
My sister is required to take it to counter a side effect of another drug. She falls asleep all the time and sleeps for hours (like 12) without effort. She hates it. But it apparently is working if that's what you want.
melatonin. d oesnt work on me
Melatonin is a wonder drug for my middle child. It helped her almost immediately! Funny thing though it doesn't help me at all. But I'm so glad her neurologist had us try it.
hey, did you know your brain triggers the production of melatonin naturally when you're no longer exposed to light? putting down your phone half an hour to an hour before sleep might make sleeping even easier, since your problem appears to be solved by some extra melatonin. take care! (i don't want to sound condescending, just wondering if you knew that)
Alice V. Not everyone has a comfy life where they can do all of that at night
I suffered a tylenol induced liver injury. I, of course started taking milk thistle and I made an organic beet juice recipe that I could tolerate - Not a fan of the sugar content in the normal recipe and the store bought beet juices upset my stomach. My daily juice was (all organic) beets, kale, cucumber, turmeric, ginger, lemon and blue spirulina. I am happy to report that my liver is now a normal size again and my chronic nausea is down to a queasy stomach a few times a day. I no longer have to wear P6 pressure bands 24/7. Thank you Mother Nature!!
Be careful with St John's Wort. The amount of drug interactions it has is crazy.
What does that mean?
Don't mix it with other drugs
The other drugs are the danger
It's not just drugs....it is a member of the composite plant family and a close relative of ragweed, so it can be very dangerous to anyyone with Ragweed allergy. Chamomile is another one to watch out for if allergic to Ragweed....I almost bit the dust just from drinking a cup of Sleepytime tea once.
Same almost as an MAO inhibitor. Herbs aren't all friendly, harmless little goodies. They can pack a wallop!
Magnesium- cause it’s hard to get it through food since the soil is so depleted
Raisins and nuts!
Chocolate
Oh contrare contrare. Soil is only depleted of minerals and insects. But loaded with juicy DDT and other insecticides!🚬💊
When I get rich I will fully sponsor you and have no stipulations except you all just keep on doing what you do. One of the best channels on UA-cam hands down
Hey wow! St. John's Wort is something I'm on daily! It was a psychiatrist's reccomendation, actually. I'm vulnerable to sudden and sharp anxiety and depression episodes. The John's Wort is there as a buffer, to slow down that dip long enough that I have time to arrange some time off work to do eat, gym, cuddle dogs, and do my self-driven CBT stuff to work out what's going on - nearly always catastrophizing something that isn't. Wasn't expecting to see it here! Nice. :)
St Johns Wort is dangerous and no one should take it unless their doctor tells them to.
@@chironOwlglass I agree. There's so much adverse interactions that are related to St. John's Wort.
i have been on 5htp as opposed to st john's wort, which is supposed to do something similar. it increases serotonin production in the mind so it helps to prevent wild mood swings. also good if you do drugs that deplete serotonin, like molly
Hey! I just read your comment, which I can heavily relate to, and wanted to check in with you to see how you're doing now a days :)
wow i never thought i'd see hank green drag tati with the power of science
Melatonin also helps a lot with the chronic condition called “having children”.
Helps me a lot, especially falls back asleep if I wake up during the night.
"We are just internet people, not your doctor" lol
That was my favorite disclaimer ever :)
They are smarter then doc
They only exist on the internet not the real world.
Love that honesty, as opposed to Alex Jones saying "GMOs are bad unless I'm selling them. 20% off all Infowars products until Jan 1st!!!"
I didn't take vitamins for most of my life. Recently I started taking a quality multi and I feel a lot better. I think that they are helpful especially if your diet isn't great and you are under a lot of stress (which is most of us).
Because something makes you feel better doesn't mean it's helpful. Alcohol and drugs make people feel better, but does that make drugs good for them?
@@cheezheadz3928 actually there's a trade-off there as continiously high stress levels can be very detrimental to your health, if you can effectively lower your stress levels by taking moderate amounts of alcohol or drugs, the positive effects of the lowered stress may outweight the negative effects of the drugs (it's a slippery slope but sometimes people just need a drink or smoke to calm down after a day of work and without it they may lose sleep or appetite or strain their social situation causing even more stress)
no offense i know a bunch of girls with extremely bad eating habits. wither they need to smoke some thc or get over eating in front of people... they are killing themselves to try to stay skinny. and plenty of the girls that do this are already malnourished and wonder why they are always in pain. eat girls, just try to eat healthy! not saying all girls are fat or have bad eating habits but eating certain things can change your life
American food literally does not contain nutrients to a large extent so a multivitamin is really important
I am not sure which one but I think that a certain vit B helps to relax ( B3, because it widens the blood vessels?) . So there is no shortage of vitamin present but only that effect. I feel the relaxing effect of a soluble vit B complex (like a kind of orange lemonade) after 10 minutes.
Thank you for posting the sources in the show notes!
What about magnesium? There are different types, but I'm surprised it was not mentioned. That mineral saved my life!
I think the overdose risk is just too high.
You can take it as a cream applied to the skin or as a Epsom salt soak. Usually the problems with oral form are that it acts as a laxative.
Mg is in all sports drinks for a reason!
Magnesium citrate will give you the runs, big time.
@@AhNee That's why it is sold as a laxative ;)
I'd say vitamin D would be a safe addition to this list.
Jeff Tee yeah depends, they tend to contain unhealthy fish oil which might not be very good. However, I sure can't live without
Sorry Jeff but I don't trust you so I will go ahead and say if Hank didn't mention it it is not a good idea.
Quinton Beck
Nah, you can look it up. Calcium with Vitamin D is recommended in people over the age of 50, iirc. It does help with preventing bone density lose.
Vitamin D is fat soluble. Our milk is Vitamin D fortified. If you consume too much, you can overdose and be hospitalized.
Number 3 antioxidants has some omissions: Vitamin E is best taken from mixed nuts and fatty foods, instead of from supplements. This is because there are many types of Vitamin E our body needs, but supplements just need to contain one type of Vit E to be allowed to sell as vitamin E on the label; moreover only taking one type of Vitamin E will be detrimental to the absorption of the other types your body needs.
Uh oh. You’ve summoned muscle hank with this episode
John Steel shakin that creatine powder bottle.
One that this video did not mention that is well researched is magnesium for IBS. My mom thought it might help me and so I started taking it, and it helped worlds. She changed brands for the pills and so I stopped taking it after having taken it regularly for two years (the new pills were sticky and unpleasant), big mistake. I'd thought my IBS was better mostly because of better stress management and hydration, but the magnesium was contributing more than I thought. Not all forms of magnesium absorb well, though, so you have to get the right ones.
So what are the best types you need?
@@IcedKatanagood question
Magnesium Glycinate is the one my Dr prescribed,that has been a life changer for me. I sleep, for the first time in decades and I don't have a constant headache anymore. I've been taking it for a year now. I don't take any other supplements or meds. I usually think they are a waste of money
Hanks for reminding me to take my melatonin! I’ve got delayed sleep phase syndrome, slash ChAoTiC pHaSe, which is just as fun as it sounds and means sometimes I just have no sleep pattern at all.
Vitamin D
Zinc
Magnesium
Omega 3
Creatine
And melatonin
Totally
@Dusk Hollow Creatine shouldn't be making you sore, it should be doing the opposite. Drink more water.
Him you definitely won't get enough Vitamin D with food alone. If you live at high latitude you must supplement for good or optimal levels. Optimal magnesium from food is also very difficult.
Creatine isn't safe for everyone.
When he said beet juice I automatically thought of Dwight and his beet farm lmao
Same
Dwight. Dwight Schrute.
Hahahaha
Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.
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This video is an oversimplification of the situation! As many people have mentioned, Vitamin D is crucial as modern humans tend to avoid sun yet it is an essential part of our immune system. Zinc and Vitamin K2 are the same cases!
I’m thoroughly impressed by the reference list! I’m thrilled to have a plethora of sources to dig into...down the rabbit hole I go!
My computer has amd, I'll be sure to give it some antioxidants
just aswell you watched this video for the intel
Aha. Aha. Aha. Idiot.
Make sure to load up on vitamin C so it doesn't get a virus
Re: Melatonin. One of my doctors (who was always very good, but it's I've doc's opinion)
He said a LITTLE melatonin helps with sleep, but high doses seem to disrupt sleep. So aim for like 2.5-5mg. (most mins are 5mg)
Zinc should be on here. Taking zinc and b6 has completely changed my life. I struggled with depression all my tween years and things are finally getting better with regular supplementing. I’m pretty sure zinc does a lot of other cool stuff too :)
Facts dude ;D
they're not on here because you can easily find it in food which means you do not need to take supplements for them.
@@fuglytard1293most people still dont get enough, same with omega 3
Hold on, are you telling me beet juice is made from beets?!?!??
No, no, no! It's made from beetles...they just take the l & e out...
Meme Thief BANTER
False. It’s made from beet roots.
But they are so much tastier whole!
The juice of the beetroot, the juicy root. They get root juice when they juice the root.
"Before taking anything you should definitely talk to your doctor"
I'm pretty sure the reason most people in America are taking supplements is because they have no doctor or health insurance.
Then you should ask them bc your assumption is wrong.
David we don't have healthcare. It costs at least $100 just to see a Dr (AT LEAST!) plus the cost of pharmaceuticals which can be thousands of dollars for a month supply (example insulin)
Or we have a useless doctor, or one who doesn't care. All kinds of reasons. Plus the medical community wants to *prescribe*, because the studies done one supplement use are not considered sufficient to recommend.
@@sarablackwolfdancer9359 We have healthcare in America. It's just that we expect you to pay for it unlike in Europe where they just expect your neighbor to pay for it.
@@IndependentThinker74 I really don't get why you think everyone in Europe is a medical freeloader, and only people like yourself pay taxes or contribute to the economy. I don't get why you think people who work full time at minimum wage can afford health care when it costs upwards of $200 for a single 10-minute doctor visit, and rent on a tiny death trap apartment costs more than half their income. I mean, people who simply live have to spend money, which winds up in the economy and back in your boss's pocket, which hopefully in some measure gets back into yours. The only difference is that poor people have to spend every penny they receive to survive, and don't hoard the money like folks who make 10 figures a year. The other question is, if someone you loved and had worked hard all their lives suddenly became ill or gravely injured, your comment suggests that you'd just tell them they should have saved up the funds to pay for their treatment and their future care/housing/food, etc. (which could add up to millions of dollars depending on the required treatment and how long they live), but would you actually help them? There was a time when people took care of their neighbors and their elders because the value of others was considered equal (and they knew that when they gave to their neighbors it would come back to them in their hour of need). I take it that, for you, that was a time when America was NOT great.
Melatonin has actually been really helpful for me. Sometimes I have trouble falling asleep when I'm stressed, and 5 mg of melatonin is usually enough to knock me out within 5 to 10 minutes when normally it would take an hour maybe even 2 for me to fall asleep. However, I wouldn't recommend taking it if you've had any caffeine in the previous six hours. Every time I've done that I've had vivid nightmares.
CoQ 10 is my supplement of choice. I take statins and that causes significant muscle fatigue....CoQ10 reduces the muscle pain and fatigue. Recommended by my nephrologist.
I've just given up on statins. They were giving me head ache and nausea. But I still take coQ10- 300 mgs
May be lower or change statin
CoQ10 feeds mitochondria, which makes ATP. Metformin for diabetics depletes CoQ10.
I am *so* glad you are taking supplements your actual doctor who understands your conditions recommended instead of stuff some random non-doctor who's never met you is recommending!
Watching from Honduras, cheers!
They should do a video on the supplements that are garbage. If they haven't already of course.
Erron Black
Now, why would the absolute worst Mortal Kombat character be watching SciShow videos?
You have me confused with * insert any random new character from the PS2 era *.
Yes!! Because I keep hearing from people I trust that they are good and thinking maybe I should start with them again... I just want to hear from someone I trust definitively that they are not legit.
You mean supplements that are unregulated by the fda, like all of them.
@@Mac_an_Mheiriceanaigh - I studied Naturopathy for 3 yrs. and unfortunately, it's not black and white. You either have to extensively research the supplement in question yourself, or pay to see someone who has....Example: Most supp. companies sell oral glutathione capsules. It is the main antioxidant for your body, made by your liver, but people with some diseases are very deficient in it. It is usually given by very expensive intravenous treatments. Most oral forms of it cannot be absorbed, and are a scam. However, the s-acetyl glutathione form does work, as I know from personal experience, and I've heard the liposomal form works also. Any other oral forms, and there are several, are a waste of money. This can be repeated for almost any supp.
The phototoxic effect of St. John's Wort's main active compound Hypericin in skin, the lens of the eye, and the retina is definitely something that makes me want to get nowhere near the stuff...
Very thorough and honest presentation, thank you. 😊
Well, after having a chronic cold for three months, I started taking supplements and it finally cleared up. I was having some trouble remembering to eat during that time, for various reasons, so that may be why it helped. Also one of the things I took was D, and it was winter at about the 45th parallel, so... yeah... Not easy to make enough.
I absolutely love my L-Theanine supplement. It definitely reduces my stress levels, noticiably so. And the synergy with taking it with caffeine for focus is awesome. Essentially, it makes work so much easier for me.
Green tea has l-theanine and caffeine. Just in case if you run low on your supply!
I agree totally. My Boss is noticing my ability to remember a lot more than before. Everything feels easier now. Far less anxiety as well. It's the underrated miracle cure.
that's very interresting! how much green tea is necessary for that effect?
@@jessikapiche6097 I think just a normal cup of hot green tea should be enough.
@@TheGabapocalypse thanks! will try that.
One I'm surprised you didn't mention is l-methylfolate, which has been shown in multiple admittedly small studies to help with depression, usually taken in addition to an antidepressant and showing a significant improvement beyond the antidepressant alone. To be fair, I was first introduced to the idea because a fiction writer I'm fond of is also a psychiatrist and mentioned it on his blog, but it's helped my wife significantly beyond just the antidepressant.
Three things that were recommended to me and worked for me. Melatonin helped me get better sleep when I had been waking up at night. A psychiatrist gave me a prescription for serotonin for what he described as anxiety--not depression. I also had a nervous tick in my leg while sleeping, rather strong at that, and taking magnesium eliminated that.
It is very important to also note about St John's Wort that it has a high potential of damaging your eye's retina if used longer or in higher doses. Especially when combined with anything but a weak wintery north-European sun in the cold months. It causes permanent damage of the retina so that might be worth stating as well. It helped me go through a rough patch in my life but I wasn't aware of it's strong potential effect on the eyes and how it increased people's sensitivity to sunlight.
Also noteworthy is that some vitamins block absorption of others, like calcium and vitamin c. Better to take separate vitamin c with iron, and calcium with vitamin d a couple hours later, than taking them all in a multivitamin.
Yes, it's Hank today!!! My fave! I just love his geeky self!! Could listen to him all day!! 💖💖💖🌹🌹🌹
Has anyone ever told you that you would make a great Noir narrator?
"Of all the green screens, in all of the UA-cam channels, she had to walk into mine."
Really good content about over the counter remedies & nutritives
Creatine, fish oil, b complex, c, magnesium, enzymes, probiotics, d3, flax oil, cordyceps, lions mane... All things worth taking. Also eating a salad every day is something my body responds very well to.
You're getting scammed 😯
As long as you're choosing an absorbable (liquid or finely powdered &/or made from foods) supplement, the right multi-vitamins (for the given person) are *incredibly* useful, especially if they are either dieting or too poor to eat as much as would be ideal, which many, many, many of us are. I wasn't really hurt by the contrary remark in your video, but wanted to point out that it was a little bit erasing.
I'm a former drug and alchohol user with many major vitamin deficiencies taking a lot of vitamins has helped me tremendously
"Yes of course science!" (I say while sipping on my vitamin-c drink because I have a cold...) Hey, I'll take the placebo
Many a times you would be surprised at how effective the placebo effect actually is. I was think not enough research is put into that.
Little known fact: vitamin C improves your symptoms because it *pacifies* your immune system, NOT strengthens it. Symptoms are caused by your immune system fighting a pathogen, NOT the pathogen itself. When people are stressed, their immune system starts attacking all kinds of innocuous things. These symptoms are from AN OVERACTIVE IMMUNE SYSTEM, not an underactive one. Vitamin C is a powerful mast cell stabilizer, which is why it pacifies your immune system rather than strengthening it.
Pathogens don't cause symptoms. Your immune system does. Vitamin C reigns in your immune system. That is why it reduces symptoms. There is nothing "placebo" about it. It's just working on an organ that medicine REFUSES TO STUDY (mast cells, the cause of every disorder on the affective spectrum and most forms of mental illness)
"Usually you're better off without them" Tati and her $40 magic pills are shaking lmao
Video briefly hit on and then ignored the main problem. FDA cannot or will not regulate supplements! So consumers don't get what they paid for - or, worse, are poisoned! This happens so often we should all be up in arms.
Science. I love science
Me too! 🤓
Yeah! "If it were not for science, we would not be discussing science today."
You are really overestimating the amount of research that has gone into 'does st john's wort work', they give it to a bunch of people for a month or less, then ask them if they notice a difference, these people either don't because they don't have the problem it's needed for, or don't because they were excluded for a spurious reason, or do because they are excitable, or do because they never take any medicine for anything and even an ibuprofen makes them sick. It's not a good system. A better system would be giving someone st John's Wort until they vomit and asking what they felt before they did.
I like science in the morning and sometimes I stick some in my pocket so I can fiddle with a little science throughout the day.
sad thing is most doctors never learn about nutrition so they aren't even in a position to comment on micro nutrient supplements.
and as Ben Jones explained, most studies don't provide any kind of useful data, are industry funded or misinterpreted.
I take vitamin B12 every day and have seen a drastic increase in my mood and overall less anxiety ad depression related attacks. I’ve heard the same from several others, and B, being water soluble is something I feel comfortable taking regularly
Just be careful. If you aren’t low on B12 it’s a placebo effect. Your body won’t absorb more than it needs. I went to the doctor because my hands stopped working and pain was getting unbearable-they found out I was a rock bottom B12, probably my whole life, and that the few times I had taken vitamins was what was holding me over the whole time. But when I stopped I functionally crashed. B12 is found in meat, dairy, eggs, and some edible Japanese mosses. My diet is mostly dairy and meat and eggs so it left them confused, as B12 deficiency is most found in vegans and vegetarians. I had to start shots first to raise my levels quickly, and now have to take B12 every day for the rest of my life. They think something is wrong in my stomach, so I don’t absorb it naturally from foods, leaning to the idea of pernicious anemia.
Older people apparently don't absorb B12 in their stomachs very well, so getting pills that dissolve under the tongue is important.
B12 dramatically helped my OCD. I was likely deficient - I am also deficient in iron and vitamin D. Taking supplements to fix those too. Iron helps me think better, generally.
One of your better videos - balanced and well presented. Thank you.
AMD causes seeing loss? Good thing I chose NVidia.
A very underrated comment.
LMAO
@Vanshri Shankar And people working in IT (or any tech field tbh). And sales people who work with tech.
hahahaha so nerdy! Love it!
Always thought NVidia was superior. Now I know I'm right.
Drama channels tomorrow: “Hank Green drags Tati for 10 minutes 53 seconds.”
Mo Anne lol... good timing huh?
I was thinking the same thing 😅😂
But Tati knows better because she has a team of scientists... Lol
I thought the same thing 😂😂 is the timing even real?
I came to the comments looking for this. I was not disappointed! 😄
This is great and valuable information. I shared you out. This information is worth being heard. Thanks for sharing.
What about vitamin D, especially in the winter?
eat a mushroom...just one is enough
richard müller
Vitamin D is build up by spending time outside in the sun and the body can store it well since it's a fat soluable vitamin.
If you spend some time every day outside you should be fine, which would be possible for most people to achieve.
Only thing is, that you can only build in parts of the year. It's the time from, I think, for example April to September in Germany.
I thought our bodies “made” vitamin D upon exposure to sunlight or those special UV lamps...but our bodies don’t make vitamins??
Connor Sullivan
Well, first of all Vit D is not really a vitamin like others. Vitamin D is the trivial name of Cholecalciferol which is synthesized in our skin. Other Vitamins can't be synthesized in the human.
Without going too much into the biochemics behind it, the body basicaly takes cholesterol and changes it to substances under the trivial names of Vitamin D1, D2 and D3 in different parts of the body. Vit D3 is the stuff normally regerred to just as Vit D.
The last step of this process takes place in the skin and needs UV-Rays to be triggered.
I actually don't know how effective, or even at all, UV-lamps are a possible substitute. But I guess it works, if the right spectrum of light is produced.
True. I live in a country where during mid winter the sun does not rise at all, so there's no way I'm getting my vitamin D.
What about magnesium?
Magnesium is definitely vital to a lot of people with anxiety-based disorders and digestive issues. It's probably because we're *actually* deficient in it though. But, blood tests rarely show the deficiency bc Mag in the blood isn't always the same as Mag in the cells. There is a lot of research on it, so I'd say you're good on this one. But, of course, you can overdo it, too.
Also, citrated mag (in capsules, not liquid) s a lot better for getting into the cells. But most supplements on the shelves are just regular Mag. So, it's harder to say.
A significant number of people (at least in the US) are actually deficient in Magnesium because decades of poor soil management has depleted it from our farmland. So like he said, if you actually have a deficiency of something, then taking a supplement of it can be helpful.
And d vitamin
Márk Mózer vitamin d you get from the sun so it’s free, unless you live in a dark place
YES, MAGNESIUM
It needs to be in a 1:1 balance with calcium! Hardly any American diet will be enough because our soils themselves are incredibly depleted. I just started magnesium glycinate some weeks ago, and I'm already getting so many benefits! Little anxiety! Actual consistent sleep, for once. :D And a bit of regularity too.
My depression and eating disorder stuff (ARFID, stemming from ASD) don't always allow me to maintain a good diet... or eat much of anything beyond Ensure or Boost when I'm low on spoons for a while.
Most supplements are not necessary to most people, but my multivitamins keep me from having major deficiencies, when I can't manage much more than taking my meds, getting *something* in me, and keeping hydrated.
What about vitamin B12? If Im exhausted at the end of the day I always take some B12 and feel a lot better soon after. Ive always wondered if its just a placebo effect
Lucadollar I’m glad it works for you. When I take it I feel worse. Idk why
Lucadollar Check your methylation levels. It's life changing, and it effects a lot of bodily processes.
beetlebug342001 B Vitamins make me sick too, and they pass right thru me. Turns out I had a fairly common partial gene mutation (MTHFR) - one of the main signs being that B Vitamins make you feel kinda sick. There's a type of B Vitamin complex for people with the condition tho, so you don't get nauseous or anything and actually feel better taking them. Not a special brand or anything, just a different type.
Lucadollar The liver can store a lot of B12, and most deficiencies aren't cured instantly. So yeah, probably placebo. ^^
Consider your dose though: 25-100µg daily, or 1000µg twice a week (as cyanocobalamine; more for other forms) is prudent, if you don't eat meat. veganhealth.org/daily-needs/#b-12
You should be careful. There's some research that suggests that b12 is linked to higher rates of lung cancer in men. There not sure if it's the consumption or if taking b12 is correlated to other risk factors.
This guy is by far the best host on this channel. He looks and speaks the part of a true nerd, and those are the only people I trust relating this sort of information. Bravo.
A big issue with a lot of supplements (the natural ones more commonly, like St John's Wart) is that they aren't well regulated, nor have many studies been done proving their efficacy. However, vitamins and minerals are more regulated, but not entirely. Either way, before taking anything, do research on the upper limits on vitamins and minerals unless recommended by a doctor or dietician. For example, niacin can come in extremely large doses to try to control cholesterol levels, and should NEVER be taken unless under regular examination by a doctor that recommended it.
one of the most annoying things about getting medication for mild depression is having to consult with a physician every time I need a refill. I've taken the same drug on an off for probably ten years. It helps me. I know what I'm like when I don't take it. Yet, no doctor will let me have more than a few months filled at a time because it's 'a controlled substance'. I can walk down the street and get booze and even weed new. Yet, the drug that helps me live better, I have to meet twice a year to have this same stupid conversation.
As a result, I have ran out of my anti-depressants countless times and really caused myself a lot of additional suffering from mood issues. I am so tired of it. So, I'm finally going to test out St. Johns.
May we talk about circadian rythms,please?
SciShow: Great content! Not sure if you're using some kind of auto bot or something to create your video chapters, but the chapter breaks are way off on this one. For example, beet root juice starts at 2:15 but there is no chapter break there, so according to the produced chapter headings, this one gets lost under the Creatine chapter.
Being someone in Canada with Seasonal Effective Disorder and being an introvert I take vitamin D supplements in the winter (yes, recommended by my doctor), and it helps quite bit. Sun lamps work for some people but I just found them irritating.
I love you guys so much this is fantastic. Great job with this, guys.
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Taking a multimineral supplement before bed can alleviate cramps and restless legs. While many swear by magnesium, that is not the only electrolyte your body uses, so a multi covers all your bases.
what a timely upload during the whole tati situation :')
I'm not familiar with the tati situation, but I am now curious. What's the tati situation?
peepslostsheep tati's a beauty youtuber who recently released a line of supplements that she's catching a lot of flak for. people are exposing the fact that the pills contain suspicious ingredients (one that potentially nullifies the effects of oral contraceptives).
basically just your classic youtube shitshow
Thats some serious stuff acctualy :o hope she falls on her face for that! Especialy since beauty youtubers are very popular with a younger audience, the potential nullification of the Pill could cause alot of unwanted pregnancies o.o
I don't get out a lot (A LOT) and I was thinking of taking some vitamin D supplements..any advice?
Yasir75 if you can, get your vitamin levels tested by a doctor. Vitamin d comes in a lot of different strengths and you don’t want to take too little or too much.
A 1,000-2,000IU dose of vitamin D3 is sufficient to meet the needs of most of the population. This is the lowest effective dose range. Higher doses, based on body weight, are in the range of 20-80IU/kg daily (Doses should not exceed 10,000IU daily unless supervised by a medical professional.) - Examine
Have you considered, I dunno, *talking to a doctor?*
Maybe give that a shot.
I would ask your doctor for blood work to determine if you're deficient. You may be getting plenty of dietary D vitamins already and a supplement may be unnecessary.
Took St Johns wort a few years ago . No sleep , irritation level maxed out over tiny things . I mean things like "Don't talk so loud " . Then "Speak up , stop whispering". I am a passive sort of guy , but it really messed with my emotions . It took years to find an SSRI that agrees with me . Brain chemistry is unique to all of us .
Hank, where is the fish oil? There seems to be quite a lot evidence for its effectiveness, it has been in use for a long time and it's pretty helpful in treating a wide range of issues, despite being a fairly common thing. Personally, if I were to recommend to someone just one supplement, I would most likely recommend them fish oil (or rather krill oil).
The problems with fish oil comes down to the regulation issues. Too often it is packaged or stored wrong by stores and so all but ruined or useless but the time anyone buys it let alone gets through a bottle. And thats if it was good to start with. Too many supplement companies either dont know what they are doing or dont really care and prioritize money over giving people thinks that are actually good for them.
Nordic naturals it's the best brand for it
A real man doesn't use creatine
on Sundays.
Muscle Hank beat me up and then nursed me back to health.
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There is no help for me, I keep getting thrown in jail
Hustle Hank
Hahaha! "Hustle Hank"! Brilliant!
I thought B12 for Vegans would be on here, for sure
Well, as he said - anyone with a deficiency should definitely be taking supplements!
(So, B12 for Vegans, Iron for most vegetarian women, Vitamin D for people who don't get much sunlight?)
But yea - since he did mention the Folic acid for pregnant women, it's kind of strange.
B12 is a supplement that everyone should take. Around half of meat-eaters are deficient in it. Because, of course, B12 comes from bacteria, not meat.
Aaand already the anti-vegans are a lot louder than any vegan here. It's sad, honesly
Matthew Davis Hahahaha! No, B12 deficiency is relatively rare in omnivores. Vegans however suffer high rates of B12 deficiency. 10.3945/ajcn.2008.26947A, how B12 ends up in meat is irrelevant as it's presence in meat is the only relevant dietary stat. Don't bother calling me a deranged meat eater because I am a vegan myself.
As you are debating this.. why isn't there a soy GMO that produces B12? Or simply B12 in Tofu? Am I missing something or is this a not-so-dumb Idea?
Should've had Vitamin D and Zinc. Vit D deficiency contributes to depression symptoms (my psychiatrist has me take them as an augment to my antidepressant). Zinc, if taken when you feel like you might be sick but aren't there yet, helps reduce the intensity and durration of illnesses like the common cold (again, advice from my psychiatrist who swears by this regimen and uses it personally)
Note: a psychiatrist has a medical doctorate, so they're qualified to make those suggestions.
No mention that taking melatonin regularly will downregulate your endogenous production, and thus *make* you an insomniac, instead of curing you? Where with normal supplements, diet should be changed, for melatonin, sleep hygiene should be examined before considering taking it.
I know someone who takes it nightly and has for years. It works good for her.
Chris Wesseling this is actually not true
I think the best supplements for me are: creatine, b-complex, fish oils, magnesium, msm / sulphur, zinc, collagen, apple cider vinegar. I disagree with melatonin (careful, it's a hormone), and beet juice (is high sugar). But best to seek out the highest quality foods you can afford including large amounts of concentrated greens.
I take a multivitamin, B-Complex, and Calcium-Magnesium-Zinc and sometimes take Iron and/or D3 (particularly in winter). I've taken melatonin before too. I live in my car and don't have a great diet, so I try to at least supplement with vitamins.
Lioness006 supplementation can‘t improve the foundation
@@florianpeter7045 Well, I don't get leg cramps anymore since I've been taking the Cal-Mag-Zinc, so it's doing something.
Would love some insight into Black Seed Oil/Nigella Sativa
Yesssssss black seed oil is a miracle