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.
Thank you for emphasizing the importance of hard scientific evidence! And for differentiating between possible correlations and solid correlations. Both are important.
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 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.).
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.
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 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 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.
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??
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.
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 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.
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
@@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.
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?
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!
@@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?
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.
Thanks for your video. Regarding Omega-3 supplements, it’s essential to consider the oxidation level of the oil. A Totox (Total Oxidation) value below 26 is crucial and should be verified before purchase to ensure the oil’s freshness and quality.
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'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.
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?
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"
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?
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.👍
@@dancrunk1063 What're you in the hospital for? The five supps he mentioned are Omega 3, Psyllium Husk, Creatine, Multivitamins and Melatonin (though I hate melatonin because it makes me super drowsy the next day, I recommend taking Glutamine powder for sleep instead, works like a charm, no next-day drowsiness, and apparently it heals leaky gut.)
@DrBradStanfield Re melatonin….Have you followed Doris Loh and Russell Reiter? We are talking multiple benefits of melatonin when taking over 250mg per day
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!
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00:00 *🎯 Top 5 Supplements Backed by Human Trials* - Top 5 supplements backed by human randomized clinical trials are discussed. - Focus is on efficacy supported by robust research rather than flashy headlines. 00:29:00 *🐟 Omega-3 Controversies: Evidence and Risks* - Omega-3's efficacy in reducing heart disease risk is debated due to conflicting study results. - High doses of Omega-3 may increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms. 04:22:00 *🌿 Psyllium Husk for Digestive Health* - Psyllium husk benefits digestion and can aid in managing irritable bowel syndrome. - Safety concerns include lead contamination and potential nutrient absorption interference. 06:41:00 *🧠 Creatine Beyond Muscle Performance* - Creatine supplementation shows promise in improving cognitive function, particularly in older adults. - Safety concerns regarding kidney damage and hair loss are addressed. 08:34:00 *📊 Multivitamins for Cognitive Health: The Controversy* - Multivitamins may improve cognitive performance according to some studies, despite controversies. - Selection should prioritize products with appropriate dosing and avoid unnecessary additives. 12:59:00 *🌙 Melatonin for Sleep: Benefits and Risks* - Melatonin aids sleep by regulating the sleep-wake cycle but should be used cautiously. - Potential benefits include antioxidant effects, but high doses pose risks like morning grogginess. Made with HARPA AI
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
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?
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.
Is there benefit to psyllium husk if one is already getting 70 grams fiber per day in their diet? Or is the p.h. just for the added fiber and the effect from the fiber alone since most people don't eat a healthy enough diet, thus are not getting enough fiber (RDAs in the USA are more like amount you should be getting per 1,000 calories in your diet but they are the "per day" recommendations).
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?
Such a shame your multivitamin has iodine as I have the common autoimmune condition hashimotos, so can’t have that 🙈 is there one without you’d recommend?
My concern as well. I haven't been diagnosed with Hashi's just yet but do have Hypothyroidism aquired and playing with Iodine doesn't sound like a good time. Otherwise I would have bought this already as I like the dosages and 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?
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?
Do we know anything about the efficacy of absorption of orally taken melatonin ? For me 1g is like nothing, but 3 grams is very affective. Maybe our body can take up only a fraction of we take in, that's why we need much more to take than the micrograms the body produces normally.
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
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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.
Thank you for emphasizing the importance of hard scientific evidence! And for differentiating between possible correlations and solid correlations. Both are important.
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.
If you're going to add lutein, add zeaxanthin as well. They both work together to help with vision.
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.
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.).
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.
Electrolyte
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 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%.
He obviously hasn't read the Baylor Studies regarding NAC
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.
Will melatonin supplement cause a shutdown/suppression to the natural melatonin production in body?
Shoutout to you, for being reliable and trustworthy unlike 90% of the other health gurus lol
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??
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.
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
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 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.
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
Thank you Dr Brad for giving me a better understanding of Supplementation.
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.
What do you think of taking a small amount of Bovine Colostrum supplement?
I was surprised that Magnesium didn't take the 5th slot over Melatonin.
The multi he takes has magnesium.
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
@DrBradStanfield Very informative! What are your thoughts on the benefits of Peptides?
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.
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!
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
Thanks Brad!
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.
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.
Great video thank you so much liked and subscribed!
Thanks for your video. Regarding Omega-3 supplements, it’s essential to consider the oxidation level of the oil. A Totox (Total Oxidation) value below 26 is crucial and should be verified before purchase to ensure the oil’s freshness and quality.
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.
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.
Love your videos! To expensive to use a natural source of vitamin C?
what about magnesium and vitamin C
How much of the multivitamin do I take . One capsule or 2 ?
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.
What are your thoughts on tallow products for the skin?
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 😀
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.
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
I don’t trust most fish oil supplements.
Cod liver oil seems the best choice.
I tried 1mg melatonin for a few days. Afterwards, I couldn't sleep anymore. It took weeks to get back to normal.
Is creatine safe for those with hypertension?
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"
Can you do a video on if creatine is safe for kids or early teens?
Wasn’t Yerba Prima the psyllium husk brand with the lowest lead?
ConsumerLab updated their recommendations
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?
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.👍
So how much is safe to use Omega-3? Total dhea and epa under 1g or total fish oil?
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 really appreciate you brother
14:40 The paper says "... 10-80 μg per night..." not "... 10-80 μg PER HOUR per night...": which is correct??
Can someone explain why we take 5 capsules? Do we take say 2 in morning then 3 in evening?
Anyone know the 5 supps I am in hospital and my battery is about to run out
Pasta
Pizza
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@@Fab666. Nice ! And Ty for passing on the info 😁
Hope your OK
Omega 3, psyllium husk, creatine monohydrate, multivitamins with lutein and lycopene, and melatonin. Get well soon!
@@dancrunk1063 What're you in the hospital for? The five supps he mentioned are Omega 3, Psyllium Husk, Creatine, Multivitamins and Melatonin (though I hate melatonin because it makes me super drowsy the next day, I recommend taking Glutamine powder for sleep instead, works like a charm, no next-day drowsiness, and apparently it heals leaky gut.)
Any ideas about lowering Lipoprotein A which is more related to genetics? Studies show daily exercise, diet and statins will not help. Thoughts?
@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?
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!
🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
00:00:00 *🎯 Top 5 Supplements Backed by Human Trials*
- Top 5 supplements backed by human randomized clinical trials are discussed.
- Focus is on efficacy supported by robust research rather than flashy headlines.
00:29:00 *🐟 Omega-3 Controversies: Evidence and Risks*
- Omega-3's efficacy in reducing heart disease risk is debated due to conflicting study results.
- High doses of Omega-3 may increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms.
04:22:00 *🌿 Psyllium Husk for Digestive Health*
- Psyllium husk benefits digestion and can aid in managing irritable bowel syndrome.
- Safety concerns include lead contamination and potential nutrient absorption interference.
06:41:00 *🧠 Creatine Beyond Muscle Performance*
- Creatine supplementation shows promise in improving cognitive function, particularly in older adults.
- Safety concerns regarding kidney damage and hair loss are addressed.
08:34:00 *📊 Multivitamins for Cognitive Health: The Controversy*
- Multivitamins may improve cognitive performance according to some studies, despite controversies.
- Selection should prioritize products with appropriate dosing and avoid unnecessary additives.
12:59:00 *🌙 Melatonin for Sleep: Benefits and Risks*
- Melatonin aids sleep by regulating the sleep-wake cycle but should be used cautiously.
- Potential benefits include antioxidant effects, but high doses pose risks like morning grogginess.
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what is the minimum age for taking creatine? Is it safe for 16 yo?
Yes
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
Mineral oil used in food or cosmetics typically is very refined and not toxic..?
Any comment on c15 supplements? Is the benefit real or fake?
WHEN do you take physillium husk? with meals? before or after meals? etc.... in between meals?
Not sure of "when", but his list states he takes it in his smoothie. So probably breakfast?
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
is it OK if I take one capsule of alpha lipoic acid per month (or per week!) as I am totally healthy but old.
What about potassium? We're supposed to ingest almost 5 gr/day and it's very difficult to achieve this without supplementation.
Can you recommend a cheaper omega 3. The one you recommend is to expensive unfortunately. I'm in Australia
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.
Yes great but what about Taurine and Glycine/NAC?
Why magnesium is not under this list?
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 😬
With rev6 could you PLEASE return to tablets? Those selenium burps are a bit too much. Thanks
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?
Is there any new information or research on rhodiola rosea?! 🤔❗️
Is there any evidence for psyllium husk being beneficial if you already have a high fiber diet with lots of veggies and whole grain?
Is there benefit to psyllium husk if one is already getting 70 grams fiber per day in their diet?
Or is the p.h. just for the added fiber and the effect from the fiber alone since most people don't eat a healthy enough diet, thus are not getting enough fiber (RDAs in the USA are more like amount you should be getting per 1,000 calories in your diet but they are the "per day" recommendations).
Do you ship your supplement to india?
About creatine, what if you have kidney disease?
Is it possible to overdose on hylauronic acid? I also take flexy joints, which contain hylauronic acid.
Psyllium husk, needs to be a good quality one, not the cheap ones that are sold
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?
Such a shame your multivitamin has iodine as I have the common autoimmune condition hashimotos, so can’t have that 🙈 is there one without you’d recommend?
My concern as well. I haven't been diagnosed with Hashi's just yet but do have Hypothyroidism aquired and playing with Iodine doesn't sound like a good time. Otherwise I would have bought this already as I like the dosages and list. 😊
Why can't I get melatonin in UK without a prescription?
Because daddy world owners said no, go to bed. 😊
Very good again! You might comment on the rise of pentadecanoic acid soon?
Is your multivitamin 3rd party tested, or is tested by the same company that makes your product?
What's your opinion on Natto?
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?
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?
Why psyllium husk and not inulin?
Why not Whole Foods Plant Based diet? Does it not provide plenty of fiber if followed almost always?
a VW Beetle travels from A to B .. just like a Rolls Royce
I take multivitamins, ashwugahanda, omega 3 fish oil, creatine, and a mushroom multi. That psyllium husk sounds great but that brand is expensive.
Do we know anything about the efficacy of absorption of orally taken melatonin ? For me 1g is like nothing, but 3 grams is very affective. Maybe our body can take up only a fraction of we take in, that's why we need much more to take than the micrograms the body produces normally.
I meant 1and 3 mg
Hi Dr. Brad. Can you do amore in depth and updated video about Psyllum Husk? Pls
Adding to the discussion of Omega-3, it may be a good idea to take it with protein.
Your list is pretty incomplete.
Where is the taurine? Where's the Glycine? Where's the NAC? Wheres thr Vitamin D+MK2?