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THREE SUPPLEMENTS I'D RECOMMEND TO ALMOST EVERYONE:
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MAGNESIUM
Easily my favorite mineral in the body, magnesium is used as a cofactor in over 300 processes in the body
It's typically depleted in soil and as a result levels in food are low, it's estimated more that 80% of the population is deficient in it
Easily my favorite mineral in the body, magnesium is used as a cofactor in over 300 processes in the body
It's typically depleted in soil and as a result levels in food are low, it's estimated more that 80% of the population is deficient in it
Magnesium modulates glutamate receptor function, and acts as a cofactor for the synthesis of GABA and other neurotransmitters
It also plays a key role in the utilization of B-vitamins in energy production
It also plays a key role in the utilization of B-vitamins in energy production
The best form to use are magnesium chloride and magnesium glycinate
Magnesium chloride is best for doses above 500 mgs at a time, start low and work your way up, don't increase to the point of a laxative effect
Magnesium chloride is best for doses above 500 mgs at a time, start low and work your way up, don't increase to the point of a laxative effect
THIAMINE
Also known as vitamin B1, thiamine is the most essential B-vitamin in the body
It is a a cofactor for the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase, one of the first steps in ATP production, (magnesium is a cofactor for a complimentary enzyme so the two should be used together)
Also known as vitamin B1, thiamine is the most essential B-vitamin in the body
It is a a cofactor for the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase, one of the first steps in ATP production, (magnesium is a cofactor for a complimentary enzyme so the two should be used together)
Thiamine is also a cofactor for part of the citric acid cycle, a-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase, once again it's essential for energy production here
It is also required for proper glutamate breakdown and synthesis of GABA
It is also required for proper glutamate breakdown and synthesis of GABA
When using the thiamine HCl form, dosages as high as 500-1500 mgs are often needed to kick start metabolism after deficiency
Allithiamine (TTFD) is the most potent form of thiamine as it bypasses standard absoption, 50 mg doses are a good starting point if you use this one
Allithiamine (TTFD) is the most potent form of thiamine as it bypasses standard absoption, 50 mg doses are a good starting point if you use this one
Note: allithiamine can bind to heavy metals such as mercury and remove them from the body, for some this may cause side effects as the body adapts when they first start using this form, cycle or reduce dosage if necessary
VITAMIN K2
Vitamin K2 is essential for proper calcium management, without it calcium can build up in soft tissues like the tonsils, muscles, or even pineal gland, impairing their function
It also plays a key role in the formation of testosterone and other hormones
Vitamin K2 is essential for proper calcium management, without it calcium can build up in soft tissues like the tonsils, muscles, or even pineal gland, impairing their function
It also plays a key role in the formation of testosterone and other hormones
Vitamin K1 (the form produced by plants) can be converted into K2 but many people convert it poorly, grass-fed butter or dairy contains decent amounts of K2 but most people do better with added supplementation
Daily dosages should be split between the morning and evening
Daily dosages should be split between the morning and evening
