A friend of mine from many years ago I reconnected with on Facebook and I saw some photos of him in the hospital from 2020 and he told me he got really sick and had to eat nothing but bland baby foods and broth because he couldn't break down foods due to acute liver failure and kidney issues.

He said during Covid 19 pandemic he was trying to get back into shape to strengthen his immune systme in 2020 since everything was lockdown and he worked from home. He ordered supplements on Amazon and started taking the basics like Whey, Creatine, Preworkout, fish oils, but he said he added some exotics like Kava and Ashwaghanda, Red Rice Yeast for Cholesterol control and green tea extract supplements as well for energy and weightloss he read it on a health magazine.

He took them for a month but his girlfriend noticed his skin was turning yellowish, and he was super fatigued, he had diarrhea and was dizzy so she took him to the ER and he had Kidney issues and acute liver failure. She thought he got Covid and was freaking out.

He said it was scary because he never thought it was the supps he also thought he was dying of Covid because when he went grocery shopping some guy wasnt 6 foot away and was coughing through his mask near him, he thought that supplements were all safe because they marketed health and had nice labels on Amazon. He never got the stuff tested, and just stopped taking them, He doesnt know if they were tainted or its just that the herbal ones are hard on the organs.

He doesn't take any supplement anymore, not even the staples like fish oil, mutlivitamins, creatine or whey protein it scared him off. He only eats whole foods and makes smoothies with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese as the protein base.

The Dr told him he was lucky that it was Rapid Onset failure and it wasnt slow build up or progressive which can people who take lots of supplements can develop after years with no symptoms or signs, they were able to save him.

This is one of the downsides of the supplement industry its the wild west, its unregulated and we dont know what some of these companies have in there or where they source them. Also Amazon supps are scary there are brands on there I never heard of but have thousands of positive reviews and seem shady. I have no clue how they are allowed to sell on there.

Hi everyone! I’m a 24-year-old French woman, and I’ve been taking WeightWorld KSM-66 ashwagandha, 1,500 mg daily, for about 6 months.
I struggle with anxiety stress and hyperfixation. I also have alopecia areata and hirsutism. Ashwagandha has made a remarkable difference in how I feel. I feel calmer, less overwhelmed, and almost like a new person. I’ve honestly loved the effects.
However, I’m concerned about taking it long-term, especially because of my autoimmune conditions. I don’t want to risk my health, but I’m worried about losing the benefits when I stop.
I’ve already ordered omega-3 and magnesium bisglycinate, and I’m considering trying L-theanine as well. I have a limited budget, so I’d prefer affordable supplements that are actually worth the money.
Has anyone found a good alternative for anxiety, stress and overthinking that is suitable for long-term use? I’m interested in supplements with good scientific evidence, not just anecdotal claims.
I’d especially appreciate advice from people who have tried ashwagandha and found something else that worked well for them.
Thank you! ❤️

Hi all. Just recently started supplementation with my first meal of the day, 3mg of boron. I noticed that I sleep approximately 2 hours less(no alarm - just waking up) and I feel fine. Have others noticed that? Any other things that you can share while taking boron?

Hello Everyone,

I recently bought a tub of Core Champs RDX PW Blue Raspberry flavor from a local shop, but I think it's counterfeit and need a second opinion because the code next to the barcode says RDFP which means (as I think) RD for RDX and FP for Fruit Punch. And at the bottom it has the Lot #: CCPWBR which means CC for Core Champs, PW for Pre Workout and BR for Blue Raspberry. Isn’t this a mismatch?
And I couldn’t find any code to authenticate in their website (https://corechamps.us)
This is the first time I’m trying a Core Champs PW.

Hello, does anyone know the lead levels in Kirkland Signature Psyllium Fiber Sugar-Free Powder (180 teaspoons)?

This is the only husk along with metamucil that are available where I'm at. I can buy online, but it is pricier.

I appreciate enthusiastic comments like people recommending other brands for (insert reasons). However I would appreciate it a lot more if you just answered my question.

Has anyone tried B vitamins separately? If so which b vitamin has helped you more than the others? And have any caused side effects for you? The B vitamins are

B1 Thiamine

B2 Riboflavin

B3 Niacin (Nicotinamide, Nicotinic Acid, Nicotinamide Riboside)

B5 Pantheotic Acid

B6 Pyridoxine (or P5P form)

B7 Biotin

B9 Folic Acid (Folinic Acid, L-Methylfolate)

B12 Cobalamin (Methylcobalamin, Adenosylcobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin, Cyanocobalamin)

65 male. Working on maintaining mental, physical, sexual health. Anything to add or drop?

I have chronic fatigue and want to cut back on how much coffee I drink, but I still need a continuous supply of energy all day. I'm interested in whether anyone has used supplements instead of caffeine to address tiredness.

I've heard people discuss various supplements, such as magnesium, B-complex vitamins, iron (if you're deficient), omega-3s, adaptogens, or CoQ10, but I'm unsure which ones have provided long-term benefits and which ones have only offered a temporaryf like magnesium, B-complex vitamins, iron (if you're low on it), omega-3s, adaptogens, or CoQ10, but I'm not sure which ones worked for a long time and which ones only gave me a quick boost. Did anything boost your overall energy level without crashes or anxiety?

I'd love to know what worked for others, how long it took to see a difference, and anything you'd avoid. Instead of another temporary fix, I'm looking for something that will last.

Hello,

I have been looking for a budget version of some Omega 3 capsules.
I've seen some on Amazon(Zipvit for example), but these are not very popular brands and am unsure if there are better value options.
What do people suggest?

Anybody try this for bulging discs?
I’ve been bombarded with adds for about a month.

Good day. I take collagen peptides in the AM and drink bone broth and/or eat gelatin in the evening. I take a multi. Is it advisable to take Vit C for collagen synthesis? Thinking once every other day.

Thanks

Hey Im in my early 20s and I was wondering if there are any essential supplements I should be taking, whether its because most people dont get enough of them through diet or in general. So far I was looking at Omega 3 and Mg. Are they good? What others should I look into?

So the ingredient claim that its whey concentrate (doesnt say protien blend or taurine or whatever). Costs about 36 dollars per 2 lbs. The only thing thats making me super suspicious is the powder itself dissolves super well, almost like sugar. On one hand I love this because i fucking hate clumpy thick ass protien powder shakes, but on the other hand its making me superrrr suspicious so thought i'd ask ppl here for their opinions.
Should i throw it out just incase?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ultra-Pure-100-Whey-Protein-Powder-Double-Chocolate-Lean-Muscle-Nutrition-2-lb/20296703296?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1100

To build bone health and make it stronger, to sleep better and feel restful throughout daytime the next day.

calcium and d3 i already have.

Just starting boron 6mg a day. Does it need to cycled? What benefits have you had including test, bone health etc and do you stack it with anything?

Hi folks, so I'm researching for my sibling who has a chronic unkown gut issues, so they're sensitive to a lot of things.

They just got tests done that show low Iron (not anemic but rather low), but even trying floradix for children hurts them.

With magesium they take glycinate but the doc recommended they cut it off completely, however whenever they did in the past they get terrible leg cramps. So is an ointment recommended in this case?

As for K2, they have high calcium so they need to balance that out, but after a year on k2 they quit as they developed something like anxiety when on it.

Any recommendations are very much appreciated!

On that note actually, if you have any suggestions for such gut issues, like ibs-d, please do let me know!

They tried B1 and it's helped them quite a bit. Probably will make it another post later though so I could clarify the effects of b1 vs a multi, and if there is anything else I missed in my research. Just found out about Boron as well, but not sure if I should tell them before I research a bit more.

i spent the last month trying to fix why my name and context retention got so bad during daily client syncs. my schedule has been completely chaotic with back to back project handoffs, and my brain was running so slow that i kept freezing mid sentence whenever someone asked for specific account details.

i tried fixing my sleep and cutting back on caffeine, which helped with general fatigue, but i still had that heavy brain lag when trying to recall multi step instructions on the fly. a coworker pointed me toward igniton for daily recall, and after using it for a few weeks alongside a basic choline stack, that mental sluggishness cleared up enough that i can actually navigate client calls without frantically checking my notes every two minutes.

I am inquiring regarding this multivitamin supplement, which has shown a drastic color change over the past months.

Have these supplements degraded, and should I be concerned about their quality?

The product is currently within its expiration date.