Are We Overdoing It with Supplements?
A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Health
Alright people, coming in hot and controversial on this one.
We need supplements more than ever due to the conditions of our environment. There are fewer minerals in the soil due to overuse and pesticide exposure. The air has become polluted, the water is filled with dangerous carcinogenic chemicals, and our food is preserved with toxins.
We are in an environment that requires daily supplementation, but do we overdo it?
Do the $450 NAD IVs weekly and the $500 monthly supplement packages really make a difference?
I've spent up to $700 a month buying supplements, from nootropics to multivitamins, NAD, berberine, blood glucose disposal agents, NAD precursors—you name it. I noticed that some worked, but many were unnecessary and potentially dangerous.
We need supplements, but we need to have a strategic approach behind it.
Here's What to Do Before Buying Supplements
1. Do a Comprehensive Blood and Genetic Panel
There is no need to shoot in the dark and be confused. I've been there, and all it does is waste money. Supplements are tools and should be chosen wisely. They should not be your first choice when nourishing your body.
Question your energy levels, inflammation, mood, and gut health
See where the deficiencies lie. recommend using Genova Diagnostics for comprehensive testing.
Supplement to fill the deficiencies and retest.
I highly recommend going to a functional medicine doctor or a holistic health practitioner and doing a comprehensive diagnostic panel. You can find a practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). Check your blood, hormones, inflammation, glucose and insulin levels, as well as nutrient profiles. It's crucial to take supplements only for what the data shows. If you're deficient in B-12, spend your money B-12 supplements not CoQ10.
2. Focus on Deep Nutrition
To harness the maximum amount of nutrients into our body and live in an optimal state of health, and to not need thousands of supplements we need to follow a primitive diet like our ancestors.
Focus on food from nature and avoid ultra-processed foods like seed oils and grains. One of my favorite books about this is by Weston A. Price.
Not one diet fits all, but there are universal components from all primitive cultures that show how humans should eat. Highly recommend.
Your diet should include:
Animal Proteins: Grass-fed and finished beef, venison, bison, fish, Iberico pork, and eggs.
Great Fat Sources: Fresh olive oil, butter, avocados, tallow. Avoid seed oils like cotton, corn, soybean, and grapeseed oils.
Complex carbohydrates: Fruits and tubers, sweet potatoes, and berries.
Fermented Foods: Kimchi, sauerkraut, and other fermented vegetables
Raw Dairy: Cheese, cream, milk, sheep goat you name it. A superfood and an excellent source of nutrients that health influencers have disparaged for decades. Use raw dairy only.
3. Improve Your Home Environment
We are recommended plenty of detoxification supplements, but if you are still using toxic products and have a toxic home—whether it's your water, air, or cosmetics—there's no point.
Before you invest in any supplements, make sure to raid your house of toxic products and replace them with natural ones.
Natural Products: Begin by checking your products and clearing out any soaps, body washes, or cleaning products that aren't plant-based or natural. Dr. Bronner's is a great option for everything from kitchen cleaning to laundry. As well as living libations. My favorite. It is expensive, but so is cancer!
Environmental Toxins: Poor air, poor lighting, and poor water all contribute to poor health. Living in cities, the air and water quality in apartments is often subpar unless you have conducted a building biology assessment in your home. It's essential to have preventive strategies to ensure you have clean air, water, and light. When you take these steps, your supplements will work more effectively in your system, giving you the most bang for your buck.
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5. Find the Highest-Quality Supplements
There are many nuances when it comes to supplements. Certain forms of B vitamins are toxic, while others are not. Same with vitamin E.
is great with these topics. Look into his work.You need companies that have the most bioavailable forms. There are significant differences between pharmaceutical-grade supplements and some over-the-counter ones made in a biohacker's basement without any third-party testing or measurements.
Final Thoughts
Remember, supplements can be helpful, but they're not the first line of defense. Think of them as windshield wipers for your car—they help you see better (sometimes), but they don't drive the car.
By following these simple steps, you can save up to $500 a month on supplements and feel your best. Guaranteed.
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With Love,
Jack (Kool Health)
Transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or supplement, especially if you have medical conditions or take other medications. Individual results may vary.
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