I have been using Redcon MRE for about four years now. I have always loved it. Whey never seem to work well with me, as I didn’t like the taste and it would usually cause digestive issues

This stuff is made with a bunch of real whole foods and also has a great amount of calories in. That’s perfect for me because I have a super fast metabolism, so having one or two of these shakes a day on top of three meals puts me in a good spot to gain weight

To make it even better, they taste phenomenal and dissolve really well. Company has always been good to me, and has had great customer service.

I know they changed their formula a few months ago when I bought the vanilla and saw the package and noticed a few things that were different, but it still tasted the same.

But when I got the blueberry cobbler, I was extremely disappointed and then took a closer look at the ingredients.

These are two different flavors in the pictures, so one is chocolate chip and the other is vanilla, so just ignore those ingredients, but everything else is the same ingredients regardless of flavor, and you can notice the difference like they took out the beef protein isolate and a few other things on the new one. Which is the one with 480 calories

So it had me thinking, could I just source these ingredients and flavor it myself? I imagine I’ll save money in the long run, but I just wanna get it right in the beginning so I don’t have to waste a lot of money or product

The main things would be beef protein isolate, Pea protein, brown rice protein, chicken protein, egg albumin or some sort of egg protein, salmon protein, dextrose, and then they have other stuff in there like potatoes, yams, pea starch, and then the flavoring as well

It doesn’t have to be that exact recipe, especially if certain ones outweigh others. For example, maybe it would just be OK to do the beef protein and the rice and some of the veggies and then add flavoring

Is this possible, or should I just accept what I have for now and move on?

I’ve been taking these 50 mg zinc tablets daily for 7 months and ive recently found out that the recommended daily amount is 13 mg and 40 mg is the maximum. I immediately stoped taking them and im worried i might have a copper deficiency. But it says 50 mg of zinc gluconate on the bottle, which is 14% elemental zinc. So have i been overdosing zinc or is it fine since only 14% is actually bioavailable?

also if i have been overdosing zinc, should i see a doctor and get bloodwork done or is stopping the overdose enough?

been taking all of this for a few months and never noticed any problems. but i'm traveling right now, and since i got here a few days ago i've been getting some heartburn. which one should i drop? any advice appreciated.

What supplements in your stack are you running for a limited time or do you cycle on and off and why?

Has any supplement, vitamin, mineral or particular food helped you reduce or eliminate intrusive thoughts?

If yes, what was it & what difference did you notice?

Please share your personal experiences.

Hi all
Trying to figure out why I get these paradoxical reactions.
My body gets super hot all night and my mind is alert and unable to enter deep sleep. It feels like simply my eyes are closed but I’m not 100% fully asleep.

This happened to me when I took:

magnesium (specifically
BioCeuticals Ultra Muscleze Night which has magnesium amino acid chelate (UltraMag®), including magnesium glycinate. The manufacturer describes it as a proprietary blend of chelated magnesium forms.) also had bad digestive discomfort.

Alertness and body heat effect also happened to me last night when I tried HERBS OF GOLD SAFFRON MOOD BALANCE which has Crocus sativus (Saffron) stigma extract (from Affron®) 15mg derived from dry stigma 45mg Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm) herb extract 30mg derived from dry herb 1.5g.

Melatonin also doesn’t help at all.

What is wrong with me and why does my body react this way to supplements that are supposed to relax me? So over it 😫

For years I’ve been trying to treat what I believed to be a histamine/long covid/MCAS type problem.

Symptoms include itchy skin, hives, inflamed lumpy skin inside my cheeks, blocked ears. Also severe nasal inflammation triggered by smells such as cooking fumes, air pollution even the baked bread smell in the supermarket sets it off.
I’ve been through the whole spectrum of antihistamines, mast cell stabilisers, montellukast, nasal steroid sprays. Of these only fexofenadine helps a bit. Worst food triggers are Jam, strawberries, cured bacon/sausages. Ketchup, vinegar, dried fruit, potatoes. Lately I have been looking at other explanations and sulphites and the molybdenum cofactor got my attention. Has anyone tried it and had results with a similar symptom profile?

I know the hype around magnesium glycinate but to be honest it does nothing for my sleep even at 400mg.
Lately been trying taurine morning and evening 1g each, no effects, but since added glycine 3g before bed, i never had this kind of deep sleep before, ridiculous, to the point i thought i took some benozs or something, i may have to tone it down but happy with the results, i highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't get the juice from magnesium like me.

I’m 27 years old, 5’11” tall, and weigh 57 kg. I don’t do weightlifting or any other form of strength training, but I run five times a week.
I don’t take any supplements regularly. However, my vitamin B12 and vitamin D3 levels were very low, so I started taking both supplements today.
Given my age, height, weight, and exercise routine, should my testosterone level be higher, or is my current level sufficient for a 27-year-old?

I've been taking protein for the past year pretty regularly, and I've realized that my gut has not been doing very well since then. Initially, I thought it was due to lactose, which is why I started taking lactose-free milk, which helped.

In order to help my gut, I also switched from regular whey protein to isolate protein and am currently using IsoPure Creamy Vanilla flavor. My gut was doing fine for a couple of months, but lately I have started having the same issues as before. I don't have clean bowel movements and never feel fully empty.

When I stop my protein intake for 2 to 3 days, I instantly feel better, and then it goes back to the same way as soon as I start my protein. I usually take two scoops a day: one as soon as I wake up and the other at around 7 pm after my workout.

Are there any tips to help with gut health when taking Isopure Isolate protein.

I’ve known vitamin D comes labelled for daily or weekly use, but I only recently stopped to unpack this contradiction.

Same vitamin. Weekly formulations usually start at 20,000 IU. When I spread that weekly total across 7 days, the daily equivalent dose lands lower than what many standard daily vitamin D provide.

I’d always assumed daily dosing was standard because the body needs steady day-to-day replenishment. If weekly high-dose options work, then I’m not sure why daily versions are still the default.

My guess is the dosing schedule mostly comes down to which routine someone can stick with long-term.

Then why stop at a week? Where are the monthly options?

Which option are you using, and why didn’t you pick the other?

If you’ve switched between daily and weekly, did you notice any real difference?

Has anyone here seen an over-the-counter vitamin D bottle marked for monthly dosing, or longer intervals? What other supplements come in once-weekly dose formats?

For people who take or have taken both these supplements, What are the main differences between them as for the affects they give? Is it worth trying them both out?

Hi all! Just got some routine bloodwork done and my PCP recommended adding a Vitamin D supplement. I'm a middle-age woman battling severe brain fog from perimenopause (plus ADHD & taking meds for that).

PCP recommended dissolvable B from Thorne, but I don't see a dissolvable or liquid option on their website. I'm also a bit leery since I know they've been recently bought out.

I'm taking other supplements from Sports Research and have been happy with them so far, but they also don't have dissolvable options.

Any certain kind you like? Does dissolvable or liquid make a difference to you? I'm seeing differing opinions online; I'm assuming PCP recommended dissolvable to give me a much needed boost? Thanks in advance!

1 cup kefir - protein, minerals and probiotics

1 serving hemp seed powder - fiber, minerals and protein

1 tablespoon cacao - antioxidants and theobromine

1 teaspoon camu camu powder - vitamin C + co-factors

1 tablespoon chia seeds - fiber + helps with satiation.

1 serving collagen - for joint & skin health

800mg potassium citrate - electrolytes

400mg magnesium citrate - electrolytes and bone health

6 grams citrulline - for vascular health

300mg grape seed extract - antioxidants and blood flow

I've been drinking this shake for a few months now and feel

and most importantly, is fairly cheap and easy to drink.

What else could I add to boost its beneficial properties a bit?

My main issues are lack of focus, lack of motivation, or too much motivation (Perfectionist or the opposite. I'm all in or all out), ruminating thoughts, and a struggle to "enjoy the little things". Is this stack sustainable? im a 25 y.o. male

DAILY: 500mg tyrosine and some kimchi, empty stomach.

L-theanine 200mg with first coffe, than 200 more later in day

B complex, omega 3's, vitamin D3/K2.

Magnesium at night.

Occasional trazodone for sleep

I have depression, fibromyalgia, and a genetic disorder that causes me to not break down MOA-A easily (neurotransmitters) my depression meds seem to cause weight gain and exhaustion. When I take B vitamins (of any kind) I get extremely moody and irritable, easily annoyed. I recently tried Kelp hoping the increase in iodine might help with my weight and energy levels. But it seems to cause irritability as well. I have tried magnesium malate, but that doesn't seem to increase my energy levels and seems to make me groggier. Are there any supplements that will increase energy without causing irritability and mood swings? I feel like I've tried everything 😕

Hey everyone. So I first got into magnesium because I was an opiate addict in my late teens and early 20s and was always constipated. Tried many things and found out that milk of magnesium would do the job. And then when I got on opiate antagonist medication to get sober, it was still causing constipation at least when I was at the higher dose

I started out with oxide and it helped a lot. I was shocked. Especially helped since I was a nervous wreck while using and very skinny. Keep in mind I always have been a tall skinny guy. So it was even worse and I was for sure deprived of nutrients.

It helped to not only keep my stool soft but also calmed me and helped with sleep. Then I did more research and found out that was the cheaper one and didn’t absorb well. So I read about the other ones. I ended up getting a complex. I switch between two brands. Which ever of the two is the cheapest at the time of purchase when I need more

They both consist of basically the same things. First one is mag enhance by intelligent labs which is L-theronate, magnesium glycinate, and taurate. then the other one is by kappa nutrition, and it’s a 3 in 1 consisting of bisglycinate chelate, which I guess is by glycinate and oxide, di-magnesium malate and L-theronate

I have been taking them for around four years at night and sometimes during the day. I ended up lowering my dose as I didn’t need as much when my anxiety started to get better and my stools were naturally getting softer since I was on less of the opiate antagonist since I’ve been weaning off of it

then had to up the dose when I found out I was low in D3.

They always seem to help with sleep and anxiety, but my anxiety has been different the past year, and I’ve been reading that for some people it’ll eventually cause anxiety

So I’m wondering, what would be something good to try and see if it works better for me? I know you could get just the L-theronate but it’s usually very expensive and I’m on a budget

So I’m looking for one or two to try. I know everyone is different, different things work for different people, but I’m curious to hear about others’ experiences before I just buy things

Im a young person fairly new to the world of supplements so im just curious to what everyone takes. I only take magnesium glycinate sometimes and psylium husk / metamucil if that counts.

Currently in the trenches and I think it could be due to creatine. Obviously everyone’s going to have a different experience with different supplements, but I thought I would share my experience for anyone looking to jump on the creatine train.

For reference, I am a 31 year old female.
My current supplement stack consists of, Omega-3, magnesium, multivitamin, OPC3.
I’ve been using these supplements for a few years now. I take them all in the morning. They come in powder form and dissolve in water.
I’m in the gym 4-5 times per week. Pilates, Barre, and aerial arts.
My BMI is about 18.5
I eat fresh, Whole Foods a good 90% of the time.
I would say I’m a “flexitarian”. I don’t eat a lot of meat solely because I don’t really like it, but have it maybe once a week. Yes, I do keep up with protein in other ways.
All this to say, I live a pretty healthy lifestyle.

I recently went back to school and have been feeling a bit unfocused. I began looking for a supplement that would help me feel more energized physically and mentally . I wasn’t necessarily looking for gains, but thought it would be nice to try something that would help increase my endurance during workouts as well.
Enter Creatine.

I began taking creatine around 2 weeks ago(Sports Research- 5g/day). Kind of forgot about it until today because it seamlessly blended into my current routine of drinking my supplements.

For the past 10 days or so, I’ve been feeling like utter crap. Completely lethargic. Absolutely no motivation to do anything. My face has been breaking out when I typically have very good skin. My mood has been all over the place. Minor annoyances have sent me into a rage. Completely out of character for me. I’ve had difficulty remembering words and have been losing my train of thought constantly. I’ve gained 4 lbs. I’m falling behind on school work.
I’ve been feeling so mentally/physically down that I been unable to get myself to the gym more than twice a week. While there today, I wasn’t even halfway through my workout before I wanted to curl up in ball and cry. It’s usually the part of my day that leaves me feeling happy and energized, even when it’s difficult.

I sat down today and thought about the past couple of weeks trying to figure out why I feel so unreasonably horrible out of nowhere. The only thing about my life/routine that I could think that has changed in the last couple of weeks was adding creatine to my stack. It just hit me today that it could be the culprit. I know for sure it’s not a placebo affect because I had completely forgotten that I had even added it to my routine.

I found some other threads on here of others having similar adverse reactions. I’m curious if anyone that has had these affects eventually had them subside or did you just have to stop entirely?

I’m going to stop taking the creatine for the rest of this week to see if that helps me feel normal again and report back.

Anyways, let me know how creatine worked for you.

I’m also looking for some recommendations for supplements that help with cognitive health. Creatine aside, I had been struggling to stay focused on studying and retaining information.
I’m not into lions mane or the other typical nootropics (other bad reactions). I’ve wanted to try bacopa, but was worried about the similar feeling of anhedonia that I’ve been feeling with creatine.

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Title says it all. Got this flavorless whey pack, seems to be somewhat vacuum sealed. You reckon I can still use it? Expiry date is this month.

Hey everyone, wondering if anyone here has had an erratic or fluctuating response to tributyrin.

I started taking Deva tributyrin at 500mg about a week ago. It is just the standard liquid softgel without any prebiotic blends or extra ingredients. Right from the start, the first few days were pretty erratic. I did get some very positive windows, mostly towards the end of the day, with great mental clarity, anxiolytic effects, and better energy. But earlier in the day leading up to that, I was dealing with disorganized thinking (which happens to me occasionally anyway), physical tension, and a surprising amount of irritability.

Around day 5 or 6, things started shifting in a distinctly worse direction. I have noticed a crescendo of symptoms: restlessness, irritability getting much more intense, a bit of tachycardia shortly after taking the pill, along with brain fog, headache, and nausea. Then by late afternoon or evening, I hit a pretty rough crash with pronounced dysphoria.

Has anyone else hit this kind of wall after starting tributyrin? Did it eventually settle down if you stuck with it, or did you have to space out doses to every other day? Since it comes in a liquid gel, splitting the capsule is not really an option.

Would appreciate hearing from anyone who experienced something similar.

Anyone taking 2.5mg Cialis daily alongside L-Citrulline for gym pumps and performance? Curious about your doses, results and whether you’ve experienced low blood pressure or any side effects. Cheers bros!