24 studies and guidelines referenced in this video, links found in the description 💊MicroVitamin (multivitamin & mineral that I take): drstanfield.com/products/microvitamin 📜Roadmap - how to look young & feel strong: drstanfield.com/pages/roadmap
Brad you should read up on the enormous benefits of high dose melatonin. I know you only focus on high quality studies but there's plenty of evidence it helps with cancer, immune issues, TBI, CFS, etc. Melatonin's benefits are in its antioxidant role. I have been taking over a gram for two years and recently bumped up to 3g with excellent results. I have gone even higher here and there. I like Doris Loh's ideas on the subject.
My Top 5 recommendations: 1. Creatine Monohydrate - 3-5 gms 2. Magnesium Glycinate/Bisglycinate - 200-250 mgs elemental (from 1200-1500 mgs glycinate) 3. Fish Oil (Salmon) - 1 gm 4. Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) - 600-1000 IU (better if it has K2/MK7 - 55mcg) 5. Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides (containing Type 1&3 - 10gms; Type 2 - 40mgs along with Vit C 40-50mgs)
@@vishiminocha6908 There isn't a specific brand for any specific product. But generally I take from Trexgen, GNC, InLife, Vital Nutrition, Rasayanam among a few others. The best is to try out a few products from different brands and then go for the one that suits you. What suits me, might just not suit you. Hope this helps.
@@raik.7510 Most data I came across suggest that creatine is safe. I too found no issues using it. My wife had some cramps which was due to low hydration. Keep yourself hydrated well while using creatine. Hydration doesn't mean only drinking plenty of water. Magnesium, potassium and sodium all play a role in real hydration. If anyone is drinking the RO water, it DOES NOT have any of these generally. Just plain simple water. Also, if someone has any medical issues, like kidney issues, I guess taking creatine should be done only under doctor's supervision. Hope this helps
@@raik.7510Yeah, unless you have seizures and stuff like that. Creatinine is created in the brain naturally and is also found in red meats. Too much creatinine is bad for seizures because it can trigger them.
Do consider adding Taurine to your list. 80 years old here. I have chronic pain in left leg subsequent to having had lymphatic filariasis that has been treated, not much swelling anymore but thigh continued to be very painful, getting worse and nothing helped until 1 gm of Taurine, now I take 3 gm/day. This morning I woke up and thought I’d overslept a nap but no, it was 7 am after going to bed about 11pm. I was so surprised and grateful to taurine. Maybe could help with pain, sleep for others. Sometime we have just niggling pains that disturb us. Thanks for the rest of your info.❤
Agree 100%. Game changer for husband with 3 joint replacements who had chronic pain from massive orthopedic problems in a car wreck 50 years ago. Took as an experiment. Kept taking because the experiment worked!
Increasing potassium can massively reduce pain too, a common way is using a salt substitute from the grocery store that is half table salt half to 1/4 potassium chloride salt, or buying the potassium chloride at the grocery store and making the mix yourself. Eggshell membrane has also been shown to be one of the best things there is for joint pain and mobility and is fairly cheap considering it's only 1 capsule a day. After 30 days it was shown to reduce pain by as much as 50% or more and increase mobility as in range of movement 30-60% or more.
Agreed. Along with taurine is glycine. Both amino acids that we don’t get enough of in our diet. Taurine comes from animal organs and glycine comes from the gelatin.
I think you should've included n-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) and glycine to this list. There are few things more important to human health than maintaining adequate levels of intracellular glutathione (GSH), and the combination of NAC and glycine provide the building blocks to the cell to facilitate its production.
@@DrBradStanfield The human research on NAC is decades old, but I'm certain you know that. Because I mentioned NAC and glycine together shouldn't cause you to summarily dismiss the value of each of these supplements, individually. Especially NAC. In the 90s and 2000s, when I was working in the pharmacy of a New York hospital, we dispensed NAC to many teenage patients who attempted suicide by ingesting massive doses of acetaminophen. Acetylcysteine saved many young lives during my time there. It required 17 large doses spaced 4 hours apart, but the outcome was nothing short of miraculous. At least, that's how it felt. It is very well established that NAC, by itself, raises intracellular glutathione, the body's most important endogenous antioxidant. To add glycine to NAC, an innocuous amino acid, would theoretically enhance the mechanism, and at the very least, would do no harm. Maybe the data on "glynac" is only emerging. Fine. Surely, you see the value in adding NAC to your list of "supplements with strong evidence of benefit". In any event, I appreciate your content. But be more flexible, because life is short, and we can't all wait for a human study that takes years to complete, if they ever happen at all.
A few years back I tried creatine and within a few weeks began getting random muscle cramping - arms , legs , shoulders - when at rest so I went off the supplement. Last month after watching your videos I decided to try again but within a few weeks I had exactly the same issue so I'm now 100% certain that creatine was the cause. I think you need to let your viewers know that this is actually a side effect!
Muscle cramping from creatine could be caused indirectly by insufficient hydration. Creatine draws water into cells, so it is necessary to drink more water than you otherwise would when supplementing with it.
Not sure what dose you are taking but there are limits based on body weight as well. 5g is probably a ceiling for a daily dose, you can reduce the amount to limit cramping (maybe to 2g), but you have to increase hydration when taking regardless.
Were you doing a loading phase higher than 5g/day? Loading phases have no benefit outside of satisfying the impatient. Small people should take 3g/day. Large people should take 5g/day. And everyone should be drinking lots of water, especially if taking creatine.
Another possible explanation for lack of efficacy of multivitamin in the study with physicians is that they already have an adequate diet (high socio-economic status) and thus multivitamin is not the limiting factors for that group.
I agree with the supplements with exception of melatonin: it makes you fall into sleep easier but it doesn’t improve your sleep quality. Also it suppresses the natural melatonin production further. I personally took melatonin for five years but I stopped it and have now a drastically improved sleep pattern simply by doing other things (no late do dinner, no TV, cold bedroom etc.).
Very good advice to take psyllium with lots of water. I am talking from my own experience. I have almost chocked to death previously this year when I took little water with psyllium. The husks expanded several times in my throat, neither going up or down. I was growling and waiting for the husks to go down for a long time. Very anxious, near panic. I was still able to speak a little so I finally called 911. During the call the husks finally started going down. This really was near death experience. And the most important thing I did was not drinking water as this would have completely blocked the air passage to my lungs.
@@Tmbpdbt No problem. I do continue to take psyllium husks everyday though. This supplement together with increased intake of fiber rich foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds (and their smoothies)) have tremendously helped my irritable bowel. Psyllium husks are also great before every meal that is lower in fiber and higher in carbs, because of 2 reasons. One it stops your blood sugar levels from getting too high. Second you feel more full and don't overeat.
I'm so very sorry that you went thru that. Thank God you survived! I've seen that warning on fiber and detox supplements. I take it seriously because I have severe GERD. Sadly, most people do not take that warning seriously and just assume it is unlikely to happen, like most side effect warnings. After reading your comment, I will be drinking extra water with fiber moving forward.
I was very interested to hear about version 5 and 6 of microvitamin! It’s awesome that you are iterating and improving it. I would be very interested in seeing a video on what the different changes you made between the different versions and how the process goes for getting a supplement into production
Hi. D3, K2, and Magnesium are all part of MicroVitamin Collagen peptides and Hyaluronic Acid are the two supplements I’m referring to at the end of the video regarding skin 😀
Silica with collagen is what I like , not super important but feel it helps the collagen absorb and my skin feels better . Not a miracle just a observation after 6 mos
I enjoy your health reports. My problem with doctors saying "eat lots of Omega 3 fish" is that most salmon is farmed...the salmon colour comes from supplements added to their pelletised food, and they are given antibiotics to guard against disease outbreaks in their netted farms. I can buy wild Canadian salmon, but its expensive. And when doctors say "eat sardines for their calcium bones" they overlook the fact that the bones have been removed. I'm writing from Australia.
@@barrymantei7795 you are correct, they are wild caught. 7nfortunately, almost all of the kinda fresh salmon, the sort you get in restaurants, is farmed, and fed on pelletised who-knows-what, and colouring agents to make it salmon pink. But yes, thanks for pointing that out.
A large brand new study concludes omega 3 oxidation isnt as bad as we make it to be - Even if the omega 3 is beginning to oxidate theres still big benefits. you can look it up yourself.
Doctor, in this video, you say that you take 5 gm Psyllium husk every day. Is it Psyllium husk powder or non-powdered Psyllium husk that you take because the doses for each of them is different? Thanks!
I'm a bit hesitant to only rely on double blinded placebo controlled studies for long term health outcomes. Think about how long and how many variables there are for people to be studied over a lifetime.
Dr Brad, what are your thoughts on using chia seeds instead of psyllium husk? I’ve been thinking that the chia seeds have so many micronutrients that they balance out the decrease in nutrient absorption caused by the fiber. Fiber + micronutrients = best of both worlds??
@@curiousinvestigator5448 Both of those would fall under multivitamin category already there. They are the ones we are often deficient in and can see great benefits from when supplemented. Zinc & Magnesium Glycinate are great too, especially before sleep. In fact, L-theanine (400-600mg) and Magnesium Glycinate would beat melatonin for me in terms of aiding sleep.
Citicholine, Huperzine, Methyl-folate, ginkgo biloba, GABA, Lemon bioflavanoids, sublingual B-vitamins particularly B-12, B-6, and folate. (B-1 and B-2, 3, and 5), inositol, and niacin. You might also try phosphatidylserine, magnesium threonate, vinpocetine, bacopa, and DHA.
I took melatonin for a while but I started having horrible nightmares and the close coincidence to when I had started melatonin stopped me from continuing.
@@pramuanchutham7355has nothing to do with melatonin, i dream almost every night with or without melatonin and have a bad dream maybe like 3 x a year I dose like crazy too up to a gram plus … melatonin doesn’t cause bad dreams bro
Try 400-600mg L-theanine (amino acid found in green tea amongst other things) combined with Magnesium Glycinate (can throw in some Glycine itself too). Great alternative to melatonin.
At 4:18 they've only tested 6 fish oil products from 4 brands, not helpful. While consumer lab's website makes searching anything difficult. Can I just rely on Australia's TGA, or do they only test for safety?
Question on Omega 3. My gel cap has 1 gram total fish oil but, of that, there is only 110mg DHA, and 90mg EPA.Is Dr. Brad taking 1g total of DHA and EPA? Or is he taking 1 grM fish oil, like my gelcap, with less than 1 gram total DHA and EPA?
It's even better to eat healthy foods and drink the proper amount of water,than take Psyllium husk. Most people that have taken it, say it doesn't work at all.
Hi Dr. Stanfield, I’d love to see a video on the potential longevity benefits of cinnamon extract and soy isoflavones (or red clover extract) supplements, especially considering compounds tested in the NIA ITP studies. Successful interventions in the ITP often target glucose metabolism (e.g., acarbose and canagliflozin) or involve estradiols like 17α-estradiol, which showed sex-specific effects on lifespan in male mice probably by improving metabolism and reducing inflammation. Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, which improves insulin sensitivity, much like diabetes medications and can help modulate glucose metabolism by lowering blood glucose levels. Similarly, soy isoflavones (like genistein and daidzein) act as weak phytoestrogens, potentially mimicking some effects of 17α-estradiol by supporting metabolic and cellular health. Could these plant-based compounds offer accessible, over-the-counter alternatives to the potent substances tested in the ITP? Their mechanisms seem aligned with the most promising interventions, yet they haven't been fully explored in longevity studies. Thanks for your insights and your dedication to bringing clarity to complex topics!
Hello Dr. Brad, is there any reason why I cannot order your supplement from Romania? I was surprised that there are a lot of countries from Europe, even neighboring countries, but Romania is not available. Message is "Shipping isn't available for Romania. Select a different address to continue"
Good day, can you tell me when version 6 of your microvitamin will be shipping? Really appreciate the specific brand names on the other supplements, thx.
Your are recommending tested fish oils in the end of the omega-3 part. I would suggest that you recommend omega-3 from algae oil instead. These have less risk of heavy metals (no build up through the food chain) and is more sustainable to produce.
Thanks Doc. I checked out your ingredients list from micro vitamin label and it includes many of my suppliment stack. You convinced me..going to buy subscription today.👍
OK ...... what about smaller doses pf omega 3 ???? i use a reputable brand with epa of 700 mg and dha pf 500mg . The suggested serving is 4 softgels ...... i only take 2 daily .... do i still get some benefits out of the daily 2 softgels?
That's interesting... Here in Brazil, the doctors say that Omega-3 is mortal and causes heart attack, and melatonin is completely useless. Thanks for the information!
@dontworrybehappy5139 watching now, but weird to see melatonin in the top 5 for everyone. I believe it's a hormone thing and not great to mess with generally. One to actually talk to your doctor about
I'm given to understand creatine doesn't easily pass the blood-brain barrier. Guanidinoacetic(?) acid, a precursor to creatine apparently, readily passes the blood-brain barrier. I'd like to see more about how effective it is to replace creatine supplementation with GAA. I hear it allows for greater creatine concentration in muscle as well as the brain. I haven't seen any hard evidence, only heard from people I generally trust to summarise research.
@DrBradStanfield Re melatonin….Have you followed Doris Loh and Russell Reiter? We are talking multiple benefits of melatonin when taking over 250mg per day
I was curious about the omission of vitamins A and E from your multivitamin recommendations. While I understand the considerations around vitamin A, I'm surprised to see vitamin E excluded. I believe the focus on vitamin E often overlooks the importance of its different forms. A balanced intake of tocopherols and tocotrienols is crucial for optimal health benefits. Studies have shown that supplementing with only alpha-tocopherol can actually deplete other beneficial forms of vitamin E, such as gamma-tocopherol. It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on this.
I have never understood these things. If you cook the fish, don't you "kill" the omega 3? Or when you cook vegetables, most of the fibers and vitamins? Same with chicken... It measured in a calorie bomb device. RAW. If I cook it, it stays the same calorie. Or doesn't it? What about cooking with EVOO? Benefits gone. Or not?
Thanks for posting. Quality is extremely important. I’ve designed a supplement with highly absorbable ingredients and purity. Check out the cost comparison on the MicroVitamin page. To buy the individual ingredients yourself, it’s far more expensive than the cost of MicroVitamin
@@DrBradStanfieldeven the tiniest amount of psyllium husk in my morning smoothie makes me totally constipated for days. Is there something I'm doing wrong? Instead I use ground flax seed and chia seeds which also have the same effect unless I'm keep the amount quite low. Could it be that I'm not consuming enough water throughout the day?
Gym rat here. I have taken creatine for almost 20 years. Two things. First the bloating goes away after a few weeks - your body will even out and normalize. Turns out you need a lot less than recommended. I get the cognitive and physical benefits at 3 g.
Are the benefits of psyllium husk only because of weight loss (because they make you eat less calories as extra fiber makes you more full) or are there independent benefits to it, also for otherwise healthy or normal weight individuals?
Any way you can make a version of the microvitamin that has a gelatin case instead of the more highly processed vegetable cellulose (hypromellulose). Additionally, why are Niacin, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12 in such high perfentages?
I'm not too convinced about creatine linked with cancer in human and animal studies, not too convinced about melatonin linked with pineal gland calcification.
Why don't you never talk about Pro resolvin mediator, Omega-3 for sur is good, but what about SPM ? :)if you could talk about it would be so great love your video , ^^
Could you comment on Dr. Greger's reports that a solid 99-100% WFPB diet has plenty of FIBER without the overdosing of Psyllium. What do you think, even if you are not WFPB ? Please. include us in your presentations! Feel free to tell us why you prefer not being WFPB; is it for nutritional research or for personal habit- reasons?
24 studies and guidelines referenced in this video, links found in the description
💊MicroVitamin (multivitamin & mineral that I take): drstanfield.com/products/microvitamin
📜Roadmap - how to look young & feel strong: drstanfield.com/pages/roadmap
With rev6 could you PLEASE return to tablets? Those selenium burps are a bit too much. Thanks
$50??? nope.
Brad you should read up on the enormous benefits of high dose melatonin. I know you only focus on high quality studies but there's plenty of evidence it helps with cancer, immune issues, TBI, CFS, etc.
Melatonin's benefits are in its antioxidant role. I have been taking over a gram for two years and recently bumped up to 3g with excellent results. I have gone even higher here and there. I like Doris Loh's ideas on the subject.
i watched this, and the slightly older video about 9 supplements. i noticed neither of these mentioned magnesium. where do you put that on your list?!
I feel lionsmane should be on list
1. Omega-3
2. Psyllium husk
3. Creatine
4. Multivitamins
5. Melatonin
Thanks!
@@Ciskuss Plus taurine
Plus GlyNAC
😊😊
thank you
#1: Omega 3
#2: Psyllium Husk
#3: Creatine
#4: Multivitamins
#5: Melatonin
There they are
J
My Top 5 recommendations:
1. Creatine Monohydrate - 3-5 gms
2. Magnesium Glycinate/Bisglycinate - 200-250 mgs elemental (from 1200-1500 mgs glycinate)
3. Fish Oil (Salmon) - 1 gm
4. Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) - 600-1000 IU (better if it has K2/MK7 - 55mcg)
5. Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides (containing Type 1&3 - 10gms; Type 2 - 40mgs along with Vit C 40-50mgs)
Thank you for sharing your list.
Could you please share the brands you use for these supplements in India?
Is creating ok to take ?
@@vishiminocha6908 There isn't a specific brand for any specific product. But generally I take from Trexgen, GNC, InLife, Vital Nutrition, Rasayanam among a few others. The best is to try out a few products from different brands and then go for the one that suits you. What suits me, might just not suit you. Hope this helps.
@@raik.7510 Most data I came across suggest that creatine is safe. I too found no issues using it. My wife had some cramps which was due to low hydration. Keep yourself hydrated well while using creatine. Hydration doesn't mean only drinking plenty of water. Magnesium, potassium and sodium all play a role in real hydration. If anyone is drinking the RO water, it DOES NOT have any of these generally. Just plain simple water.
Also, if someone has any medical issues, like kidney issues, I guess taking creatine should be done only under doctor's supervision.
Hope this helps
@@raik.7510Yeah, unless you have seizures and stuff like that. Creatinine is created in the brain naturally and is also found in red meats. Too much creatinine is bad for seizures because it can trigger them.
Do consider adding Taurine to your list. 80 years old here. I have chronic pain in left leg subsequent to having had lymphatic filariasis that has been treated, not much swelling anymore but thigh continued to be very painful, getting worse and nothing helped until 1 gm of Taurine, now I take 3 gm/day. This morning I woke up and thought I’d overslept a nap but no, it was 7 am after going to bed about 11pm. I was so surprised and grateful to taurine. Maybe could help with pain, sleep for others. Sometime we have just niggling pains that disturb us. Thanks for the rest of your info.❤
Agree 100%. Game changer for husband with 3 joint replacements who had chronic pain from massive orthopedic problems in a car wreck 50 years ago. Took as an experiment. Kept taking because the experiment worked!
Increasing potassium can massively reduce pain too, a common way is using a salt substitute from the grocery store that is half table salt half to 1/4 potassium chloride salt, or buying the potassium chloride at the grocery store and making the mix yourself. Eggshell membrane has also been shown to be one of the best things there is for joint pain and mobility and is fairly cheap considering it's only 1 capsule a day. After 30 days it was shown to reduce pain by as much as 50% or more and increase mobility as in range of movement 30-60% or more.
Taurine is excellent for aging and brain health. As for ALA I love ALCAR and have had great results from it, as I live with autism and CTE.
This video was for supplements with strong evidence of benefit. It's right in the title.
Agreed. Along with taurine is glycine. Both amino acids that we don’t get enough of in our diet. Taurine comes from animal organs and glycine comes from the gelatin.
Saying Multi-Vitamin is a little tricky because often they contain many other things besides actual vitamins or even minerals.
Absolutely, and the benefit they saw might be only down to lutein and lycopene
I think you should've included n-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) and glycine to this list. There are few things more important to human health than maintaining adequate levels of intracellular glutathione (GSH), and the combination of NAC and glycine provide the building blocks to the cell to facilitate its production.
The human research on GlyNAC supplements is just beginning. So if I had to choose only 5 supplements to take, GlyNAC wouldn't make my list
@@DrBradStanfield I got into collagen from your other video on anti-aging. I was surprised not to see it on this list.
@@DrBradStanfield The human research on NAC is decades old, but I'm certain you know that. Because I mentioned NAC and glycine together shouldn't cause you to summarily dismiss the value of each of these supplements, individually. Especially NAC.
In the 90s and 2000s, when I was working in the pharmacy of a New York hospital, we dispensed NAC to many teenage patients who attempted suicide by ingesting massive doses of acetaminophen. Acetylcysteine saved many young lives during my time there. It required 17 large doses spaced 4 hours apart, but the outcome was nothing short of miraculous. At least, that's how it felt.
It is very well established that NAC, by itself, raises intracellular glutathione, the body's most important endogenous antioxidant. To add glycine to NAC, an innocuous amino acid, would theoretically enhance the mechanism, and at the very least, would do no harm.
Maybe the data on "glynac" is only emerging. Fine. Surely, you see the value in adding NAC to your list of "supplements with strong evidence of benefit".
In any event, I appreciate your content. But be more flexible, because life is short, and we can't all wait for a human study that takes years to complete, if they ever happen at all.
@@DrBradStanfield Disagree.600mg of Glycine and NAC,twice a day, has proven to extend life,by 25%.
GlyNac, Omega 3's, and an organic plant based multivitamin/mineral. These 3 do the business for me, more energy than ever, and I'm in my 70's.
A few years back I tried creatine and within a few weeks began getting random muscle cramping - arms , legs , shoulders - when at rest so I went off the supplement. Last month after watching your videos I decided to try again but within a few weeks I had exactly the same issue so I'm now 100% certain that creatine was the cause. I think you need to let your viewers know that this is actually a side effect!
Muscle cramping from creatine could be caused indirectly by insufficient hydration. Creatine draws water into cells, so it is necessary to drink more water than you otherwise would when supplementing with it.
Not sure what dose you are taking but there are limits based on body weight as well. 5g is probably a ceiling for a daily dose, you can reduce the amount to limit cramping (maybe to 2g), but you have to increase hydration when taking regardless.
Drink more water
Were you doing a loading phase higher than 5g/day? Loading phases have no benefit outside of satisfying the impatient. Small people should take 3g/day. Large people should take 5g/day. And everyone should be drinking lots of water, especially if taking creatine.
Shoutout to you, for being reliable and trustworthy unlike 90% of the other health gurus lol
Another possible explanation for lack of efficacy of multivitamin in the study with physicians is that they already have an adequate diet (high socio-economic status) and thus multivitamin is not the limiting factors for that group.
If you're going to add lutein, add zeaxanthin as well. They both work together to help with vision.
Thank you Dr Brad for giving me a better understanding of Supplementation.
I agree with the supplements with exception of melatonin: it makes you fall into sleep easier but it doesn’t improve your sleep quality. Also it suppresses the natural melatonin production further. I personally took melatonin for five years but I stopped it and have now a drastically improved sleep pattern simply by doing other things (no late do dinner, no TV, cold bedroom etc.).
Very good advice to take psyllium with lots of water. I am talking from my own experience. I have almost chocked to death previously this year when I took little water with psyllium. The husks expanded several times in my throat, neither going up or down. I was growling and waiting for the husks to go down for a long time. Very anxious, near panic. I was still able to speak a little so I finally called 911. During the call the husks finally started going down. This really was near death experience. And the most important thing I did was not drinking water as this would have completely blocked the air passage to my lungs.
Scary! Thanks for sharing
@@Tmbpdbt No problem. I do continue to take psyllium husks everyday though. This supplement together with increased intake of fiber rich foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds (and their smoothies)) have tremendously helped my irritable bowel. Psyllium husks are also great before every meal that is lower in fiber and higher in carbs, because of 2 reasons. One it stops your blood sugar levels from getting too high. Second you feel more full and don't overeat.
I put it my protein shake with milk 350ml.
Sometimes it glogs the milk a bit, but been fine overall.
I take Acacia fiber instead. Easy to take vs psyllium
I'm so very sorry that you went thru that. Thank God you survived! I've seen that warning on fiber and detox supplements. I take it seriously because I have severe GERD. Sadly, most people do not take that warning seriously and just assume it is unlikely to happen, like most side effect warnings. After reading your comment, I will be drinking extra water with fiber moving forward.
I was very interested to hear about version 5 and 6 of microvitamin! It’s awesome that you are iterating and improving it. I would be very interested in seeing a video on what the different changes you made between the different versions and how the process goes for getting a supplement into production
What about collagen peptides? Did you stop taking them doctor? 🧐 D3K2 ? Magnesium? Things have been changing so fast that nothing seems true nowadays.
He mentioned it at the very end linking to another video
Hi. D3, K2, and Magnesium are all part of MicroVitamin
Collagen peptides and Hyaluronic Acid are the two supplements I’m referring to at the end of the video regarding skin 😀
@@DrBradStanfield how can I buy it in india with INR currency ?
Silica with collagen is what I like , not super important but feel it helps the collagen absorb and my skin feels better . Not a miracle just a observation after 6 mos
I enjoy your health reports. My problem with doctors saying "eat lots of Omega 3 fish" is that most salmon is farmed...the salmon colour comes from supplements added to their pelletised food, and they are given antibiotics to guard against disease outbreaks in their netted farms. I can buy wild Canadian salmon, but its expensive. And when doctors say "eat sardines for their calcium bones" they overlook the fact that the bones have been removed. I'm writing from Australia.
Canned salmon, sardines and mackerel is all wild caught.
@@barrymantei7795 you are correct, they are wild caught. 7nfortunately, almost all of the kinda fresh salmon, the sort you get in restaurants, is farmed, and fed on pelletised who-knows-what, and colouring agents to make it salmon pink. But yes, thanks for pointing that out.
@mountbeckworth1 I agree with everything you said about farmed fish, I try to point this out to people and they argue with me.
Have you checked the oxidation level of the omega 3 product you are taking? And if so, what were the results?
A large brand new study concludes omega 3 oxidation isnt as bad as we make it to be - Even if the omega 3 is beginning to oxidate theres still big benefits. you can look it up yourself.
I tried 1mg melatonin for a few days. Afterwards, I couldn't sleep anymore. It took weeks to get back to normal.
Doctor, in this video, you say that you take 5 gm Psyllium husk every day. Is it Psyllium husk powder or non-powdered Psyllium husk that you take because the doses for each of them is different? Thanks!
Will melatonin supplement cause a shutdown/suppression to the natural melatonin production in body?
Thanks, Dr. Brad. You and Dr. Gil (Nutrition Made Simple) are my go-to for no-nonsense interpretation of the literature!
I'm a bit hesitant to only rely on double blinded placebo controlled studies for long term health outcomes. Think about how long and how many variables there are for people to be studied over a lifetime.
Dr Brad, what are your thoughts on using chia seeds instead of psyllium husk? I’ve been thinking that the chia seeds have so many micronutrients that they balance out the decrease in nutrient absorption caused by the fiber. Fiber + micronutrients = best of both worlds??
Swap creatine and melatonin for vitamin D and K2.
I don't understand why D is not on this list...
@@curiousinvestigator5448
Both of those would fall under multivitamin category already there. They are the ones we are often deficient in and can see great benefits from when supplemented. Zinc & Magnesium Glycinate are great too, especially before sleep. In fact, L-theanine (400-600mg) and Magnesium Glycinate would beat melatonin for me in terms of aiding sleep.
The multi he takes has D3 and K2.
@@hclyrics we’re talking about the top 5 on this list. Every multi has d3 and at least k1.
We really need Creatine especially as we get older. I was losing muscle at an alarming rate until I started taking Creatine.
Do you have any suggestion for supps for treating tinnitus ?
Low carb / low inflammatory diet
Citicholine, Huperzine, Methyl-folate, ginkgo biloba, GABA, Lemon bioflavanoids, sublingual B-vitamins particularly B-12, B-6, and folate. (B-1 and B-2, 3, and 5), inositol, and niacin. You might also try phosphatidylserine, magnesium threonate, vinpocetine, bacopa, and DHA.
I took melatonin for a while but I started having horrible nightmares and the close coincidence to when I had started melatonin stopped me from continuing.
@@pramuanchutham7355has nothing to do with melatonin, i dream almost every night with or without melatonin and have a bad dream maybe like 3 x a year I dose like crazy too up to a gram plus … melatonin doesn’t cause bad dreams bro
Try 400-600mg L-theanine (amino acid found in green tea amongst other things) combined with Magnesium Glycinate (can throw in some Glycine itself too). Great alternative to melatonin.
At 4:18 they've only tested 6 fish oil products from 4 brands, not helpful.
While consumer lab's website makes searching anything difficult.
Can I just rely on Australia's TGA, or do they only test for safety?
Do not trust Australia,s TGA . Big Pharma controlled Muppets.
Question on Omega 3. My gel cap has 1 gram total fish oil but, of that, there is only 110mg DHA, and 90mg EPA.Is Dr. Brad taking 1g total of DHA and EPA? Or is he taking 1 grM fish oil, like my gelcap, with less than 1 gram total DHA and EPA?
1g of EPA+DHA
isnt it better to take inuline instead of psyllium husk? its also fiber and our biom loves it.
It's even better to eat healthy foods and drink the proper amount of water,than take Psyllium husk. Most people that have taken it, say it doesn't work at all.
I know this may be inconvenient for you, but could you link each product you mentioned in the video like to the specific brand in the description box?
I was surprised that Magnesium didn't take the 5th slot over Melatonin.
The multi he takes has magnesium.
Hi Dr. Stanfield,
I’d love to see a video on the potential longevity benefits of cinnamon extract and soy isoflavones (or red clover extract) supplements, especially considering compounds tested in the NIA ITP studies. Successful interventions in the ITP often target glucose metabolism (e.g., acarbose and canagliflozin) or involve estradiols like 17α-estradiol, which showed sex-specific effects on lifespan in male mice probably by improving metabolism and reducing inflammation.
Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, which improves insulin sensitivity, much like diabetes medications and can help modulate glucose metabolism by lowering blood glucose levels. Similarly, soy isoflavones (like genistein and daidzein) act as weak phytoestrogens, potentially mimicking some effects of 17α-estradiol by supporting metabolic and cellular health. Could these plant-based compounds offer accessible, over-the-counter alternatives to the potent substances tested in the ITP? Their mechanisms seem aligned with the most promising interventions, yet they haven't been fully explored in longevity studies.
Thanks for your insights and your dedication to bringing clarity to complex topics!
Hello Dr. Brad, is there any reason why I cannot order your supplement from Romania? I was surprised that there are a lot of countries from Europe, even neighboring countries, but Romania is not available. Message is "Shipping isn't available for Romania. Select a different address to continue"
Good day, can you tell me when version 6 of your microvitamin will be shipping? Really appreciate the specific brand names on the other supplements, thx.
What do you think of taking a small amount of Bovine Colostrum supplement?
Your are recommending tested fish oils in the end of the omega-3 part. I would suggest that you recommend omega-3 from algae oil instead. These have less risk of heavy metals (no build up through the food chain) and is more sustainable to produce.
I'm ready for the next collagen+hyaluronic acid video, doc. Bring it.
Is creatine safe for those with hypertension?
Hello and thanks Doc, just a thing about Melatonin, you said you take 300 micrograms, I take 1 milligram, is too much? Thanks
like all Product have 3-10 mg (ok found one with 1 mg), can't even find a Produkt with little as 0,3 mg ^^
I also take 1 mg per night. it works great for me.
Can you do a video on if creatine is safe for kids or early teens?
Thanks Doc. I checked out your ingredients list from micro vitamin label and it includes many of my suppliment stack. You convinced me..going to buy subscription today.👍
Thanks Brad!
I really appreciate you brother
OK ...... what about smaller doses pf omega 3 ???? i use a reputable brand with epa of 700 mg and dha pf 500mg . The suggested serving is 4 softgels ...... i only take 2 daily .... do i still get some benefits out of the daily 2 softgels?
Love your videos! To expensive to use a natural source of vitamin C?
That's interesting... Here in Brazil, the doctors say that Omega-3 is mortal and causes heart attack, and melatonin is completely useless. Thanks for the information!
14:40 The paper says "... 10-80 μg per night..." not "... 10-80 μg PER HOUR per night...": which is correct??
Great video thank you so much liked and subscribed!
what about magnesium and vitamin C
What about potassium? We're supposed to ingest almost 5 gr/day and it's very difficult to achieve this without supplementation.
Mineral oil used in food or cosmetics typically is very refined and not toxic..?
How much of the multivitamin do I take . One capsule or 2 ?
I don’t trust most fish oil supplements.
Cod liver oil seems the best choice.
Before deciding on taking melatonin, try using blue light blocking glasses at night. Ive had amazing results with a cheap one (yellow tint).
What brand of the glasses?
Do you sell your supplements at your practice, I might pick some up when passing by
post a pic with your swag outside Brad's clinic for our collective edification 😀
What are your thoughts on tallow products for the skin?
Yes THANK YOU 👍 - BUT YOU MISSED Vit D-3... : (
I'm going to try to guess prior to watching: creatine, omega 3, magnesium, vitamin D, a multivitamin, psyllium husk
Were you right? Im to lazy to watch the video
Close!
@@californiadoll6273 No- his list had Melatonin rather than Vitamin D or Magnesium. I found that very surprising.
You got everything but melatonin. The magnesium and vitamin D are in his multivitamin so he didn't mention them.
@dontworrybehappy5139 watching now, but weird to see melatonin in the top 5 for everyone. I believe it's a hormone thing and not great to mess with generally. One to actually talk to your doctor about
I'm given to understand creatine doesn't easily pass the blood-brain barrier. Guanidinoacetic(?) acid, a precursor to creatine apparently, readily passes the blood-brain barrier.
I'd like to see more about how effective it is to replace creatine supplementation with GAA.
I hear it allows for greater creatine concentration in muscle as well as the brain. I haven't seen any hard evidence, only heard from people I generally trust to summarise research.
Melatonin's some weird stuff, I've found that taking as small of dose as I can works much better than a high dose.
1mg for me works well.
@DrBradStanfield
Re melatonin….Have you followed Doris Loh and Russell Reiter? We are talking multiple benefits of melatonin when taking over 250mg per day
Thats Doris Loh the trained PIANIST? Can we stick to actual experts please?
Any ideas about lowering Lipoprotein A which is more related to genetics? Studies show daily exercise, diet and statins will not help. Thoughts?
Can you recommend a cheaper omega 3. The one you recommend is to expensive unfortunately. I'm in Australia
Could you please also talk about novel anti aging studies? Not just what works now. It would be nice to see something novel.
What do you think about peptides and all of these companies selling them online. I'd love your input.
He did a video on peptides …check on utube
@perisndirangu1280 I searched peptides on his channel, and nothing came up
So how much is safe to use Omega-3? Total dhea and epa under 1g or total fish oil?
When will the next formulation of your supplement start shipping to customers? Thanks!
Psyllium husk, needs to be a good quality one, not the cheap ones that are sold
I was curious about the omission of vitamins A and E from your multivitamin recommendations. While I understand the considerations around vitamin A, I'm surprised to see vitamin E excluded.
I believe the focus on vitamin E often overlooks the importance of its different forms. A balanced intake of tocopherols and tocotrienols is crucial for optimal health benefits. Studies have shown that supplementing with only alpha-tocopherol can actually deplete other beneficial forms of vitamin E, such as gamma-tocopherol.
It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on this.
WHEN do you take physillium husk? with meals? before or after meals? etc.... in between meals?
2:02 can you expand on mineral oil’s toxicity? I’ve never heard this before and some low-sodium salt substitutes I use list mineral oil 😬
Why magnesium is not under this list?
I have never understood these things. If you cook the fish, don't you "kill" the omega 3? Or when you cook vegetables, most of the fibers and vitamins? Same with chicken... It measured in a calorie bomb device. RAW. If I cook it, it stays the same calorie. Or doesn't it? What about cooking with EVOO? Benefits gone. Or not?
Wasn’t Yerba Prima the psyllium husk brand with the lowest lead?
ConsumerLab updated their recommendations
Is it possible to overdose on hylauronic acid? I also take flexy joints, which contain hylauronic acid.
Melatonin is not available in UK without prescription- any alternatives?
You can look into tart cherry juice. It's high in melatonin.
Try pure bulk inc.
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Good thing it need a prescription, too many people rely on it here in the states, and my mom had a really bad allergic reaction to it as well
At 14.43 the study says the body naturally produces 10-80 micrograms per night, not per hour.
Melatonin triggers depression symptoms for me. I use Baldrian instead.
Psyllium husk is used in lots of whey protein bars and snacks and “keto” bread.
So many video ads popping up. Plus the information is a bloviated understatement. 😊
Yes great but what about Taurine and Glycine/NAC?
Adding to the discussion of Omega-3, it may be a good idea to take it with protein.
Very good again! You might comment on the rise of pentadecanoic acid soon?
About creatine, what if you have kidney disease?
With rev6 could you PLEASE return to tablets? Those selenium burps are a bit too much. Thanks
Hi Dr. Brad. Can you do amore in depth and updated video about Psyllum Husk? Pls
Your multivitamin is too expensive. Can you make it a little cheaper please?
Thanks for posting. Quality is extremely important. I’ve designed a supplement with highly absorbable ingredients and purity.
Check out the cost comparison on the MicroVitamin page. To buy the individual ingredients yourself, it’s far more expensive than the cost of MicroVitamin
@@DrBradStanfieldare the methylated ?
How much is your health worth? Five dollars? 10 ? A hundred?
@@tmanthemotivator $7
It is not an ordinary multivitamin, so obviously it’s going to cost more.
Is there a benefit to adding psyllium if My diet already is very high in fiber?
From the data we have so far, it appears that the more fibre, the better
Up until a point of course, because too much fibre can result in constipation
@@DrBradStanfieldeven the tiniest amount of psyllium husk in my morning smoothie makes me totally constipated for days. Is there something I'm doing wrong? Instead I use ground flax seed and chia seeds which also have the same effect unless I'm keep the amount quite low. Could it be that I'm not consuming enough water throughout the day?
Also... are these a good substitute?
You can test it by drinking lots of water for a few days.
Is there any evidence for psyllium husk being beneficial if you already have a high fiber diet with lots of veggies and whole grain?
Why can't I get melatonin in UK without a prescription?
what is the minimum age for taking creatine? Is it safe for 16 yo?
Yes
Creatine has some side effects like dizziness and light headedness.
This can be a problem for many older people as falls are a huge risk.
And horrible bloating too. I tried creatine a few times but just couldn't keep taking it.
Gym rat here. I have taken creatine for almost 20 years. Two things. First the bloating goes away after a few weeks - your body will even out and normalize.
Turns out you need a lot less than recommended. I get the cognitive and physical benefits at 3 g.
Hush! The good doctor is trying to sell his supplements thru this infomercial.
@@vvviostry taking it warm water but ensure to stir until it dissolves before drinking it
Any comment on c15 supplements? Is the benefit real or fake?
Are the benefits of psyllium husk only because of weight loss (because they make you eat less calories as extra fiber makes you more full) or are there independent benefits to it, also for otherwise healthy or normal weight individuals?
Provides for a better gut micro-biome and lowers cholesterol
Any way you can make a version of the microvitamin that has a gelatin case instead of the more highly processed vegetable cellulose (hypromellulose).
Additionally, why are Niacin, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12 in such high perfentages?
I'm not too convinced about creatine linked with cancer in human and animal studies, not too convinced about melatonin linked with pineal gland calcification.
Why don't you never talk about Pro resolvin mediator, Omega-3 for sur is good, but what about SPM ? :)if you could talk about it would be so great love your video , ^^
What happened to magnesium? So many controversial studies on melatonin.. UGH
Could you comment on Dr. Greger's reports that a solid 99-100% WFPB diet has plenty of FIBER without the overdosing of Psyllium. What do you think, even if you are not WFPB ? Please. include us in your presentations! Feel free to tell us why you prefer not being WFPB; is it for nutritional research or for personal habit- reasons?