Warning: Dietary Supplements & Protein Powders

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23 күн бұрын

Social media is full of pitches selling supplements and powders with claims they can improve your health and change your life. Not so fast. What you need to know about dietary supplements.
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@i.m.7777 21 күн бұрын

About 15 years ago, I was taking protein powders and various different vitamins. Then I became jaundiced and it turns out I was poisoning myself with all the supplements. Today I only take a multi and a C. My yearly bloodwork has been good without all the dangerous supplements.

@pamcornelius9122 21 күн бұрын

I have an elderly friend who almost died from taking high doses of zinc. He was lethargic and unable to get out of bed. He was admitted into the hospital but no one could find the problem. They almost sent him home to die, but his wife insisted that they find the right specialist to diagnose him. It turned out that he had been taking megadoses of Zinc for years and it had leached the copper out of his blood. He is in a rehab center where he was given infusions of copper. Unfortunately he will never walk again due to permanent nerve damage.

@kenarthur6253 21 күн бұрын

So Congress let us down yet again hy requiring no regulations. 🤦Food is best. Definitely talk to your doctor before taking anything

@one4blondes 21 күн бұрын

When I was in sales for a broker, one of our brands we represented was Rainbow Light. I was amazed at how much research went into their product, and how much information they shared with us on a weekly basis. I'm no longer in the industry, but I am still a faithful customer of their multis, vitamin c, and calcium. 😊

@nas6315 21 күн бұрын

Medical professionals are not all that professional.

@dpporlando 21 күн бұрын

Very important information. Seems like every generation goes through its share of snake oil sales that promises cure all's. With online social media influencers the proliferation of endorsements is staggering. Thanks Orin Hatch! His family has made tens of millions of people's hope.

@user-qj2wb7ne4e 19 күн бұрын

Why not disclose that your use of CoQ10 is that you have been prescribed a statin?

@pamcornelius9122 21 күн бұрын

Be sure to ask your doctor to order the specific lab work to check your B-12 levels because some medications (such as Metformin) block absorption of B-12 so an oral supplement won’t help. B-12 levels don’t show up on routine blood tests, and a severe deficiency has debilitating side effects.

@pointreyes4272 21 күн бұрын

I take a half Kirkland multivitamin daily just to make sure. Anything else is a waste of money for most people. Of course, do as your doctor says.

@Caroline-rt7qx 21 күн бұрын

How do we know that the testers don’t get kick backs to give the protein manufacturer the USP label?

@RobinMooreBand 21 күн бұрын

NSF is a good quality group as well.

@thisis.michelletorres444 21 күн бұрын

I take a lot of supplements and plant ingredients, easily around 20! For example, I put maca and collagen in my smoothies daily. I also test/review supplements sent to me by companies, and I am pursuing a degree in nutrition. Here's what I do: Only use companies' you vet, look for third party testing, GMP facility certified and research what you are taking and know why you are taking it! Also, you need to know what you don't want in them, such as talc, soy or magnesium stearate (anti-caking agent). Good supplements can optimize your physiology. They are nothing to be scared of! For example, taking aloe or slippery elm for better digestion is a good thing. Plants heal!

@melaniestarkey7868 21 күн бұрын

I took melatonin years ago The problem with it for me is I would have to keep taking it stronger and stronger as time went by so I have a different way falling asleep.

@patrickoconnor2547 21 күн бұрын

Took Whey protein for almost a year and discovered my skin was tingling and itchy. Stopped and noticed 10lb weight loss and no more itching

@RShanePeterson 21 күн бұрын

I would have preferred to see some tips on discerning bad products from good. The end result I took from the video is that here's another way you're getting screwed, and you can't do anything about it.

@magnoliap5824 21 күн бұрын

Primrose oil and unsweetened collagen powder, from a reputable brand. My primary care doctor recommended them.

@GroovyMisfit 21 күн бұрын

Does Mr. Clark take CoQ10 to counteract muscle achiness from a statin? I believe these Dietary supplements need to be tested, backed by solid research, and regulated.

@blackworldtraveler3711 21 күн бұрын

I read that the guidelines for statins has been changed and updated. Some type of new risk calculator. Many may not need to be taking statins because they are not eligible based on new equations. American Heart Association So in a year or two your doctor may tell you that statins are no longer necessary.

@GroovyMisfit Күн бұрын

@@blackworldtraveler3711 I am so glad to hear about this. Do you know where I can find creditable sources for more information about this?

@blackworldtraveler3711 Күн бұрын

@@GroovyMisfit I got an article from my WebMD app on June 27 It’s also in June 21 JAMA and other places. Google something like “new statin risk calculator” and you should find articles about it.

@melaniestarkey7868 21 күн бұрын

I take only whole food source vitamins I was really on research for a while for a long while

@TeKnoVKNG23 21 күн бұрын

Protein powder is fine, just make sure you use a good clean powder from a decent company like Transparent Labs, not the crap you get off the shelf(Muscle Milk, etc.) in your grocery store as those are usually loaded with fat and cholesterol. Creatine is good, omega-3, and depending on any deficiencies you might have, a multi-vitamin. Greens powder is total BS...just eat actual vegetables and you don't have anything to worry about. Pre workouts for the most part are also BS, it's just caffeine and chemicals that is crazy overpriced. Just have a cup of black coffee or green tea before your workout. If you don't exercise or workout, do any kind of physical activity or sports, than you really don't need any of it.

@dansaver8247 11 күн бұрын

I watch Dr. Gundry and Dr. Berg on KZfaq.

@JasonBuckman 21 күн бұрын

If it is working psychologically or as a placebo, is it not working?

@Mrkuppy50 21 күн бұрын

Smart girl

@seascape35 21 күн бұрын

I felt this was an ad lib clip and not a prepared presentation. Watch the abruptness of the ending.

@colemant6845 21 күн бұрын

WHY would a Respected Cardiac Surgeon (who already is in the TOP 1%) hurt their Credibility by Hawking a pill??? Dr. Gundry is a Perfect Example... And so many others do this... It is Disgusting how ignorant (and Greedy) these Doctors are.... Even if they think they are helping the public... THE PUBLIC PERCEPTION IS PURE GREED .