tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post7059325460159692859..comments2023-10-14T08:03:01.852-06:00Comments on The Straight Dope: Supplement StrategiesSteve Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-31107189393913732512010-07-27T17:29:41.643-06:002010-07-27T17:29:41.643-06:00The vitamin d issue for me is that although I get ...The vitamin d issue for me is that although I get more than plenty outside time in the sun, I cover myself head to toe in SPF/UPF clothing (UPF rated long sleeve jerseys and UPF rated full length tights even in the height of summer), and slather on the zinc oxide/titanium dioxide sunscreen. Personally, I'd rather take a supp than risk skin cancer. However, I did not know that this was inhibiting my body's ability to produce vitamin d. Only after going through tests for rheumatoid arthritis, etc. to determine the cause of my bone pain did I finally find a doc who knew enough to test my vitamin d levels. Mine was an EIGHT. She'd never seen a result so low. It took consistently taking 2000 IU per day for several months to get my levels near normal, but now, no more bone pain! It's wonderful. :)<br /><br />/michmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-89183168813868209272010-07-27T15:50:44.593-06:002010-07-27T15:50:44.593-06:00and sorry for the hasty brush over of all this. I&...and sorry for the hasty brush over of all this. I'm swamped today but will be back with more info later. <br /><br />There are no miracle supplements unless you find something your body isn't getting that it needs. Hence these new vit D claims, which are only coming about because we eat too much processed food and live too much like vampires. Get outside, during the day, and you'll be fine.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-43385116367465086022010-07-27T15:39:00.732-06:002010-07-27T15:39:00.732-06:00Looks like I'll be blogging more on supps. I c...Looks like I'll be blogging more on supps. I can't answer all these questions here or it would be more info than the posts but you could dig through my creatine stuff on the Message Boards. That creatine article, btw, it totally positive. If you don't think so you're expecting too much for the supplement. A 4% increase is massive!<br /><br />His caution about the kidney issue answers Jason's question and he gives a good explanation of how it works and what it does. Creatine is only beneficial if you're training hard doing anaerobic endurace work. That is what it's for. <br /><br />Peak Health is a good vitamin. Just look at the ingredient list and the amounts. I do use it also as well. <br /><br />Jason H, I also use your supp and there will be more on it at a later date. <br /><br />Alex, I don't ask anyone to believe me. Just consider my opinion as I have a bit of experience. Then make your own calls. Don't take my word for anything. Live and make your own words.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-62508058395726523692010-07-27T15:04:22.656-06:002010-07-27T15:04:22.656-06:00Steve - The question I then have is this: Is the ...Steve - The question I then have is this: Is the P90X Peak Performance vitamin pack good for supplementation as opposed to a regiment like you currently take?Brenthttp://www.GetFitWithBrent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-73467319041160746972010-07-27T14:38:56.826-06:002010-07-27T14:38:56.826-06:00Steve,
You say that creatine is a beneficial supp...Steve,<br /><br />You say that creatine is a beneficial supplement, yet Tony Horton posted an article on his facebook that says otherwise:<br />http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/information/does-creatine-work.htm<br />What is your opinion?<br /><br />Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667510514477448973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-70286503741935809532010-07-27T14:35:18.109-06:002010-07-27T14:35:18.109-06:00You say that creatine is healthy to take, but on T...You say that creatine is healthy to take, but on Tony Horton's facebook, he posted a link to http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/information/does-creatine-work.htm a while back. Tony himself has mentioned he uses the supplement, but why would he post an article not supporting creatine?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667510514477448973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-66168486541650919022010-07-27T14:22:33.891-06:002010-07-27T14:22:33.891-06:00Steve,
I am skeptic so forgive me in advance. Whe...Steve,<br /><br />I am skeptic so forgive me in advance. When it comes to supplements, how can I take anything you write about seriously when you and your company sell them? I can understand exercise articles, but you sell creatine and you are plugging Shakeology and Beachbody vitamins in your blogs. Sorry, I can't what you say at your word. <br /><br />Alex PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-66561454473781954072010-07-27T14:05:46.589-06:002010-07-27T14:05:46.589-06:00What about fat loss supplements? Are there any leg...What about fat loss supplements? Are there any legitimate, fast working fat loss products out there?DrPepper237https://www.blogger.com/profile/05188791216923360628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-31898271459328641362010-07-27T13:58:45.731-06:002010-07-27T13:58:45.731-06:00I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on ...I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on Vitamin D as well. A blood test I took revealed a vitamin D deficiency after finishing P90x. I do not know if P90x was a contributor, the doctor said this was very common for someone my age (mid-20's).Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10185286955820511763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-25148155204023781932010-07-27T13:46:23.109-06:002010-07-27T13:46:23.109-06:00I was wondering what the daily intake of Chia seed...I was wondering what the daily intake of Chia seeds should be? Either in cups or ounces?<br /><br />Also in response to the joint support tablets, I have been constantly fighting one sore shoulder to the other throughout P90X round 1 and first 2 phases of round 2. Is it your opinion that the joint support might mitigate some of the soreness I feel. I refuse to just mask the pain by taking ibuprofen on a daily basis.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />JustinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-21366042588932500162010-07-27T13:29:10.792-06:002010-07-27T13:29:10.792-06:00I've been using creatine for the 1st time for ...I've been using creatine for the 1st time for my last 2 phases of p90x (just finished last week). I got great results from the program and not just by taking creatine. But I do feel that it helped me with my goals of increasing muscle mass. The biggest advantage of taking it for me was that I felt it allowed my to do more reps/heavy weights during the work outs than without it. I agree that it is a supplement and not a mircale muscle pill,powder. I am 26 and was fairly skinny when starting the program. Thanks for all the info.Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-27932634839777556292010-07-26T18:34:14.272-06:002010-07-26T18:34:14.272-06:00Steve, do you have any opinion on beta alanine cou...Steve, do you have any opinion on beta alanine coupled with citruline mallate? there's another supplement that has these in combination with a couple of other ingredients. Cost plays a factor, so I'm thinking of purchasing bulk for BA & CM. Training for an ironman distance triathlon in October. Thanks for any feedback on this.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05044183950834716895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-2912620377749238682010-07-26T16:01:48.535-06:002010-07-26T16:01:48.535-06:00hi well i was wondering about the slimming and per...hi well i was wondering about the slimming and performance formulas and their effectiveness. also the activit metabolism formulakandie629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-77869215395349972652010-07-26T16:01:47.963-06:002010-07-26T16:01:47.963-06:00You don't want the body adapting it, Plus the ...You don't want the body adapting it, Plus the benefits might taper off if not cycled.<br /><br />I do wonder, why won't it help at my age? Are my natural stores high or something?<br /><br />ThanksTheThinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04340632719888180917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-3828269959045858672010-07-26T15:04:46.751-06:002010-07-26T15:04:46.751-06:00Curious why you say Creatine should be cycled. I&#...Curious why you say Creatine should be cycled. I've heard this suggested from time-to-time but I've never found a reasonable explanation for doing so. If the goal is to increase phosphocreatine stores in your muscle cells in order to provide more short-term energy for high-intensity efforts, wouldn't you want this all the time?Jason Hendricksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01338271465859833177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-55111873637302709802010-07-26T14:33:14.103-06:002010-07-26T14:33:14.103-06:00Okay, one more post from me: A supplement I see mi...Okay, one more post from me: A supplement I see missing from you regime is Vitamin D (or, perhaps it is found within one of your other supplements). Personal experience has proven this vitamin nothing short of a miracle. Any thoughts or experiences of your own to share?<br /><br />/michmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-85655436208891581682010-07-26T14:31:11.735-06:002010-07-26T14:31:11.735-06:00Re coconut oil, have you seen this study:
Bueno A...Re coconut oil, have you seen this study:<br /><br />Bueno AA, Oyama LM, de Oliveira C, Pisani LP, Ribeiro EB, Silveira VL, Oller do Nascimento CM. Effects of different fatty acids and dietary lipids on adiponectin gene expression in 3T3-L1 cells and C57BL/6J mice adipose tissue. Pflugers Arch. 2008 Jan;455(4):701-9. Epub 2007 Aug 24.<br /><br />A population of mice was divided into four groups, each one receiving one of the four following fats: soybean oil, fish oil, coconut oil, or lard. Their biochemical response was measured after 2 days and 60 days on this diet. With every type of fat, except fish oil, adiponectin levels were reduced. Soybean oil and coconut oil produced the most significant reductions. (Adiponectin is a hormone that helps to combat heart disease and diabetes; apparently it is sensitive to the kinds of fats we choose to eat).<br /><br />/michmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-78912451987231614582010-07-26T14:29:21.282-06:002010-07-26T14:29:21.282-06:00The phytonutrients are even more intereting, thoug...The phytonutrients are even more intereting, though info is a little hard to find. It's a major source of quercetic, making it a natural FRS. It's pretty cheap online. It's also super easy to grow.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-82333771313971911622010-07-26T14:25:38.697-06:002010-07-26T14:25:38.697-06:00More on chia:
Nutritionally, chia is 20% protein,...More on chia:<br /><br />Nutritionally, chia is 20% protein, 34% oil, and 25% fiber. It is not a complete protein, as it lacks the essential amino acid taurine. Its fat is primarily ALA, the same type of fat found in flaxseed. It is not a complete omega-3; in other words, it can be used as a substitute for flaxseed oil, but not for fish oil; you still need a DHA source. Its omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is about 3 to 1.<br /><br />Two benefits to chia are that it does not need to be ground like flax does in order to gain its health benefits, and it does not go rancid as easily as flax. One major disadvantage is its cost. It's definitely not for those on a budget.<br /><br />/michmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-88294156427203288042010-07-26T14:04:10.674-06:002010-07-26T14:04:10.674-06:00Insane, like I said in chat you probably wouldn...Insane, like I said in chat you probably wouldn't benefit yet. Creatine is not dangerous but I just don't think it would help at your age. 16 is probably the earliest it could benefit someone if they were training hard but I'm not really sure even then. You could run some tests with it and see. It should only be used in cycles anyway.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-4839581788800421112010-07-26T14:02:26.858-06:002010-07-26T14:02:26.858-06:00I'll post in chia at some point. Check it out....I'll post in chia at some point. Check it out. The phytonutrient profile is off the charts and in my testing (about a year now)I'm finding it a fantastic performance food. Particularly for endurance.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-45968584222998073052010-07-26T12:52:52.425-06:002010-07-26T12:52:52.425-06:00Why do you like Chia?Why do you like Chia?jayhttp://torunlong.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-22169668281339725362010-07-26T12:36:52.103-06:002010-07-26T12:36:52.103-06:00What is the right age to start taking creatine? I ...What is the right age to start taking creatine? I try to stay away from it.TheThinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04340632719888180917noreply@blogger.com