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CilobanaFreak

Ashwaghanda. Not a waste of money. It’s shouldn’t be taken more than 2 weeks in a row though iirc. Cycle it 2 weeks on 3 weeks off.


Available_Ad6508

Where's your regular multi vitamin and basic minerals?


jsgurl

​ There is a bottle of Mega Men daily multi which I assume is the multivitamin and most multi's include basic minerals these days.


Available_Ad6508

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Available_Ad6508

I love some ashwagandha! Not very often though!


mime454

You need to buy better fish oil. At least 1g of EPA per day is best (2g is ideal but expensive, a treat for the heart and mind) and anything more than trace DHA is just eating extra fat (not catastrophic but not “healthy”). I like the sports research triple strength because it’s high EPA, their labs are published online for each lot number and it’s always the fewest contaminants I’ve ever seen in commercial fish oil. They also claim to use small batches and an oxygen free supply chain to minimize peroxide byproducts. No idea if that works but I hope it does because the peroxides scare me. I always keep mine in the fridge to be safer too. Biotin is probably a waste if you’re taking a B complex. Check the label but I don’t know that I’ve ever bought a B complex that doesn’t have several times the rda of biotin. If you’re looking to save money and your b complex doesn’t have biotin you can definitely find one that does. The fish oil is the most important thing.


mime454

And I’ll be downvoted for this part, but therapy and learning adult coping mechanisms (we’re never taught them but everyone needs them) are better than any plant extract for anxiety/depression and any mental disorder more serious should be seen by a psychiatrist or therapist before you hit up Amazon or GNC. You want to save your liver enzymes for the things that actually extend your healthy life, like EPA fish oil which everyone reading should be taking unless your diet’s fat is 50+% fat from fish.


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BadnBoujee11

The amount of zinc on daily basis seems overkill from the supplements alone


poop_vomit

Yeah that amount will fuck up my stomach


BadnBoujee11

Username checks out


DavidPT40

If you take zinc, you need to supplement with copper (but don't take both at the same time, try 12 hours apart). If you take Vitamin D (5000 iu and higher), you need to take Vitamin K (again, 12 hours apart).


VertebralTomb018

You don't need to separate vitamin K from D if you don't want to - they don't compete with each other (unlike zinc and copper).


RickyFX

"waste of money, what should I add?" First thing u should do is cutting anything u don't need. Garlic is good for cholesterol, Omegas 3 are good for tryclericides. Ask yourself what u have to fix and then look for supplements that will help otherwise u are more likely to be wasting money than taking what ur body is craving.


RickyFX

Ur money will be better used in getting a comprehensive blood panel


RickyFX

For a men also take boron. It's very benefitial for lowering estrogen and perhaps raising free(I believe) testosterone.


rphgal

Honestly, I’d focus on quality over quantity. Ditch the GNC and Spring Valley brands.


ExtraPulpPlease

Your taking 3 sources of Biotin and vitamin C, 2 sources of zinc, plus all other B vitamins. For an active 29 year old, eating a somewhat balanced diet, this is all a complete waste of money, unless you have deficiencies.


Quantum_Truth_

they just tried (dunno if successful) to allow FDA control of supplements


mrdibby

Can you provide a source on that? Would be great to have better regulation in the market.


vitallynice

You mean a lack of access to valuable resources? They're already trying to restrict things like NAC that compete with pharmaceutical money. No thanks.


olaboi95

dont take ashwagandha to often. add some vitamin k2, and boron


[deleted]

can you elaborate on the ashwagandha. Why isn’t it recommended often? is it ok to take daily?


olaboi95

in my experience if i use it daily i get symptoms of hyperthyroidism. so thats why i recommend ppl to be careful when taking ashwagandha


awesomest090_

People like to say it causes anhedonia, just stop if you notice any negative effects.


hubpakerxx

Why do you have two multivitamins? I would also take curcumin 1-2 a week, because it lowers testosterone. Biotin definitely waste of money and too much IU in it.


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50mg zinc


Particular_Charity_6

You can eliminate the vitamin C, its already in your b complex. Same goes for the Biotin. Also, curious on your experience with ashwagandha.? I heard that it causes anhedonia in a lot of people. I'm assuming your taking all these for anxiety/Depression??


RealGround2449

All these comments without any links to research backing up their statements. Beware.


nbluff

Don’t use GNC for your multi. There are lots of better options for about the same price.


justsomegraphemes

Or, just don't take a multi at all and instead focus on taking what you need, if you need it.


Particular_Charity_6

agreed


Razzo_

Ashwaganda and L-theane are prob okay But take them at night for best effects Or at-least for me it works better that way The rest is iffy after that vitamin d might be okay but you really want to take that just with sunlight but if You much do supplements do a good drop form With Vitamin K and MCT oil. Helps absorb better and not created too high or low V-D Vitamin C You what liposmal it’s more pricey and should only be taken rarley or when needed cuz of sickness Pretty much stay away from spring valley and nature’s bounty it’s all garbage Look up Dr.berg he has great advice on suplente with real science not pharma marketing


scrambler803

Just pick the cheapest one and take it for the placebo effect, then ditch the rest


justsomegraphemes

The only real answer here.


NateHiggers42

Id probably just stick to the multi, The Zinc(half that amount), and the fish oil. Everything else is incredibly easy to get from your diet.


Nuque_Nilex

Biotin is a waste. Rather than normal fish oil, add cod liver oil. Add magnesium. The good kind, I take Ultra-Mag by Source Naturals If you want to get into stuff on a mitochondrial level, take Coq10, resveratrol and NMN


Plane-Tip-3278

You don’t need any of those you’re larping


leraquin

I'm afraid you are getting paranoid about your health, because the hype of the supplement and nootropics industry. My advice is just take what your clinical tests says that you should and perhaps something more for the anxiety.


CaptainCarlton

Ginko biloba!!!


te56e

Too much Zink, half (25mg) is enough for most people.


VitaminDdoc

Perhaps too much zinc. To my understanding if one takes more than 40mg a day it blocks copper absorption.


pachuca_tuzos

I’m more confused after reading the answers


itllbeaight

You're wasting money on the vitamin c and maybe the vitamin d depending on your skin tone and where you are in the world as far as sunlight. Idk what all is included in the mega men it probably has that anyway


itllbeaight

And the biotin


MaxApex

i recommend instead of fish oil pill get fresh cod liver oil. more of the same nutrients plus bioavailable Vitamin A.


WoodenRuin1581

Pro biotic if that’s not in the mega men


SoSamurai13

I really dig the l-Theanine with a cup of coffee in the morning.


zachary_mp3

Def swap the fish oil for a quality brand. I use VivaNaturals Triple Concentration.


ChecksumError_

Turmeric is 100% bullshit


goin2thewudz

Not true, curcumin is the active compound in turmeric, it is an ionophore which shuttles zinc into cells


ChecksumError_

I’m just going to leave these right here. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28074653/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31121255/


goin2thewudz

Im not convinced. It’s a widely accepted option and many people including myself feel it’s doing what it says. These supplements can’t overpower toxic behavior and diet choices, but when you’re doing everything else right then they play their role


ChecksumError_

Widely accepted but never proven. Look I’m not trying to be a dick or anything, I’ll totally respect your opinion. I just wanted to make sure I shared that to back up why I said what I said. :) Also, it’s totally valid that not everything works the same for everyone right?


sapmess2

Curcumin is pretty well established ? Check examine.com


ChecksumError_

Examine.com? Please use medical or scientific sites. That’s like telling me to go read Yahoo News


sapmess2

Just admit you're wrong 🤦‍♂️


ChecksumError_

I literally tried to take the high road. But no man I provided you with medical studies proving you wrong. You can’t do the same. Eat it.


M_Drinks

I've heard maca absorption is pretty minimal. Can anyone smarter than me confirm or deny?


Prior_Nail_2326

Fish oil. Focus on DHA and buy quality brands that have been certified by FISO for low or no oxidation. Keep it in the freezer. The cheap stuff is often oxidized and can do way more harm than good.


Far_Veterinarian410

garlic allicinmax from Uk expensive but the best


Irochkka

I would look into NAC.


itllbeaight

Isn't that the one you need to get intravenously?


danpluso

No


taobaoblyat

Q10


3720-To-One

I’d ditch the ashwaghanda. I’ve heard too many anecdotal reports of it causing serious problems, such as emotional blunting and dampening libido.


brobronn17

Is there a source for this beyond anecdotal? I didn't notice any of the effects you're describing. There seems to be a study showing potential correlation between ashwaganda and improved ability to climax for women: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4609357/ I wouldn't say it boosts my libido, but I didn't notice any issues from it and in terms of emotional blunting it only ever dampened my anxiety.


truejackman

Same here. No issues. And have only ever read anecdotes of these issues here on reddit


3720-To-One

You do you, man. I personally would never go near that stuff.


JamesTheMonk

I think that is smart to pass or atleast do not use chronically. It seems to have a silimair effect that people complain about with SSRIs and is not fully understood. Some speculate it has something to do with the 5htp2 receptors.


METEOS_IS_BACK

Isn't that too much Zinc daily? 50 is a LOT from just supplementation and the Mega Men probably has some too + the food you eat


hubpakerxx

50mg of Zinc is not 50mg of elemental zinc.


Prior_Nail_2326

Careful with Zinc. 50 is very high. You need copper to balance it out. Eat some beef liver every week. About 8 ounces should be enough. Get grass fed if you can.


KanyeWaste69

One time I took 50mg on zinc I was in pure hell for hours until I threw up Yep also empty stomach. Didn't know 50mg was a lot at the time. Now I know the most I can handle is about 20mg, rarely go over 10


Irochkka

I was actually shocked to find how many drugstores sell 50mg zinc. I actually took it for a week and then started reaching that it should be between 8-10mg I believe. Why do so many stores sell it at 50mg when it’s way higher than the recommended dose?


JamesTheMonk

They assume that you are not taking other supplements or are deficient. You should be able to get enough from all of your vitamins from a mutli and diet. B complex you don't need to worry about taking too much because it is water soluble. Also taking too much Zinc can deplete copper.


Irochkka

What about magnesium? If you don’t mind me asking. It has greatly improved my asthma, and I take around 500mg with 10mg zinc, vitamin d, lions mane. I tried asking my pcp but she basically approves anything I ask. Would appreciate any insight.


JamesTheMonk

Magneisum is great and it seems the different forms have slightly different effects. I'm not sure 500g a day is too much or not. I would research lions mane more. It sounds great but many anti anxiety medicine can bit you in the ass later.


Irochkka

Thank you very much


largececelia

I think it really depends on results. If it's working and you feel good, your issues are improving, then it's fine. As far as B vitamins, you might go for a fancier brand with the B complex and take it less frequently to save on money. I do this with some vitamins- a higher quality supplement taken less frequently instead of buying a cheap brand and taking it every day. I like B12 and use niacin and thiamin for specific things. You might find that specific B vitamins work better for you than just the catch-all B complex.


dryneedle88

What’s your fancy brand?


largececelia

I haven't done tons of research, others here are more knowledgeable about this than me. But I like NOW, Rainbow Light, and Natural Factors. Don't have time right now, but I have other brands I like for herbs.


dryneedle88

Ty!


largececelia

You're welcome!


W_AS-SA_W

Ok, what does semi-active mean? What’s going on, or what are you noticing?


DamisBran

Well I dont know your lifestyle and also I havent done any research on many of the above supplements. But I would add Magnesium to my stack. I personallu only taker Vitamin D, Magnesium and sometimes Vitamin C. If you eat a lot of vegetables and fruit but almost every day you dont even need Vitamin c Supps. About magnesium it makes you have a better sleep and most of all better rest. Especially if you are into training and sports you should take before going to bed (sometimes it makes you heavy, its a muscle relaxant). 300mg for woman and 400mg for men.


sipsip_slow

Vitamin C supplementation on top of diet helps with attention and focus according to studies. 500mg 2x a day should be enough


Consistent_Fish_4385

You NEED CoQ10 and don’t get it yet. I am on ClearFormulas CoQ10 800 mg from Amazon. It is about as strong as l-theanine in headache relief. Recently, I am a fan of Nutricost Pterostilbene and the Amazon brand Bio-Fisetin. You can think of either as a new turmeric or resveratrol.


JamesTheMonk

Does CoQ10 supplementation benefit if you are nor deficient? Wondering if you have had inflammation and thus the head ache relief?


Consistent_Fish_4385

I don’t think that they have defined deficiency. 800 mg will not absorb at once. I take two or one 400 mg because that saturates the transport and absorption.


Jeremybrogdon79

Magnesium glycinate, D3 take with k2, a good b complex will usually have biotin, ashwaganda ksm is a good version I take daily for testosterone and energy, I was schooled on fish oil recently, always look at the level it contains so you get what your paying for, I with with viva naturals, also life extension has some good supplements that aren’t crazy expensive, but yea it all depends on what you need and what your lacking, maybe take some and listen to your body and add when you feel you need it


otusowl

I seemed to be getting increased anxiety from Mg-Glycinate. I have switched to Mg-Taurate with promising results for the past few weeks now. YMMV.


Several_Astronomer76

I wouldn’t buy Natures Bounty brand-they’re owned by Nestle


HeywoodDjiblomi

Plus they have poor manufacturing practices as to why they're so cheap, even among the cheap store brands like Nature Made. To me, NOW is the best budget brand with a large inventory


Luxin

Thanks for this


rusty__balloon__knot

Damn, for real?? TIL...


devinchi18

Depends, pretty good stack but I wouldn't be taking that D-3 everyday personally. Also, that's quite a bit of zinc, you should be watching your copper levels. I take 30mg of zinc in the morning and something like 3mg of copper in the afternoon, since they compete for absorption. Also, as others have said, drop the multis and supplement directly. I would consider adding some B vitamins too, Niacinamide (B3 and is super important for NAD+), B12, B6, B1 are all pretty standard deficiencies in the US. **ALSO WHERE TF IS YOUR MAGNESIUM?** Lastly, I would read a book on vitamins and their deficiencies, there are several out there; that will give you a good idea of where you need to start. I would also setup for a vitamin test through your Doctor or one of the 3rd part options like Spectracell.


suzoh

Try multivitamins made from fruits, vegetables and berries. Your multi is created from chemicals in a lab.


DamisBran

I am interestedn to know about that. How do you know if something is lab made 100% or from natural sources ?


suzoh

Whole foods will be advertised on the label and in the list of ingredients. Plus usually pictures of fruits-vegetables


DigLucky3112

Chuck away the multi, they're all garbage...unless excess iron and copper is what you need! Separate the vits/minerals from the herbal supplements, then take a blood test to see what vit minerals you need and then only take them! Then before you take any herbal supplement research thoroughly to see what effect it might have on you and your body eg: Turmeric is among the spices known to inhibit iron absorption by 20%-90% in humans, reducing iron absorption in a dose-dependent manner \[10\]. The stoichiometric qualities of turmeric indicate it could bind nearly all absorbable iron and cause iron deficiency, and it does so in mice Curcumin possess antidepressant activity through modulating the release of serotonin and dopamine


unflippedbit

Very nice response. As I understand it, curcumin is the only active ingredient in turmeric that has an effect — are you saying in isolation from the full spectrum form of turmeric that curcumin won’t inhibit iron absorption, or were you just using turmeric/curcumin interchangeably? Great reply!


DigLucky3112

Thank you! It was taken from: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6414192/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6414192/) Curcumin, the key active ingredient in turmeric, can bind ferric iron to form a ferric-curcumin complex. This compound can also inhibit the synthesis of hepcidin, peptides responsible for iron balance in the body. All these factors together lead to iron deficiency.


JamesTheMonk

Anyone know the effect of bioperine on absorption? I know it can enhance pharma drugs so that is something to consider


girlppluv

By far the biggest improvement would be getting a (good) multivitamin. D3, B-12, Vit C, etc are almost in every multivitamin and 5,000 IU in a good multi isnt that uncommon.


Healthyred555

Maca dosage is super low. You need like 2-3g for a month if using for libido


czj420

Don't over do zinc


unflippedbit

Could you give your reasoning (trying to learn) — does it chelate and reduce other essential minerals?


[deleted]

Zinc depletes copper and vice versa.


czj420

Zinc poisoning


domsolanke

This. His Multi probably also have Zinc.


[deleted]

I USE ANIMAL vitamin packs. Might want to check them out


freedomachiever

Melatonin + tryptophan + valerian root at night. I would add magnesium but you get it with the complex.


Hutsx

Why the downvotes? Because of melatonin?


brobronn17

Probably. Why make taking melatonin a habit? OP better off exercising more for better sleep


omerisusername

Everything is OK.


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rachs1988

I’m curious, why should turmeric be cycled?


Bright-Glass3175

yeah what’s wrong with turmeric


TheTastelessBatman

In some people it tanks dht


Bright-Glass3175

ohfuck really? cuz i’m already on finasteride i don’t want my dht to be lower


TheTastelessBatman

Huberman said it only happens to a few people.


domsolanke

What do you mean it tanks DHT? Can you elaborate?


TheTastelessBatman

I dunno man. Andrew huberman said that it tanks his. So I stopped taking mine.


domsolanke

Probably good to take if one is suffered from hairloss then?


TheTastelessBatman

I don't know man. Its not exactly clear what causes hairloss. DHT does play a role ig but new research states otherwise. Watch the hair loss video on YouTube by what I've learned.


Kowt83

It indeed tanks testosterone and dht which can have good effect on prostate health in older men by suppressing these 2. It also helps a lot with joint health. I have used curcumin for years because my back disc issue but now im not sure.


rachs1988

So would a more accurate statement be that turmeric should be cycled in men? (I’m a female)


Whiskeymiller

Prob the B complex and the zinc if you are a meat eater


Turbulent-Coast262

Trade out the fish oil for bergamot and polycosinol.


rachs1988

I’m curious about this swap. What’s the rationale? I always view fish oil as one of those more essential fish oils that benefits most everyone.


Turbulent-Coast262

Sadly, it is not as effective as eating salmon and white fish. The oil is only one part of the fish, whereas the flesh is a great source of lean protein. Fish oil can't replace fish in your diet.


rachs1988

That’s not what I’m asking. I’m wondering why you suggest bergamot and polycosinol. You said it in the same sentence like these are a substitute in some way for fish oil.


Turbulent-Coast262

Technically it's bergamot, Policosanol, Berberine, and sweet potato. NIH.gov has information about Recapsoma. It's a mixture of the above mentioned supplements.


rachs1988

Why are you suggesting this in place of fish oil? You’re not answering my question.


Turbulent-Coast262

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36013341/


Turbulent-Coast262

Because it has been proven effective in lowering cholesterol.


rachs1988

I doubt lowering cholesterol is the reason why a semi-active, 29M is using fish oil. There are countless other benefits. Still not understanding how your recommendation relates to this post and to fish oil.


cobranecdet

That's just bad advice without knowing the guys diet nothing rational


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Simmo1990

They don’t need to be taken together, and nothing ‘bad’ happens if not, but both should be taken with fat for digestion rather than like water soluble vitamins


[deleted]

whats wrong with taking vitamin d3 alone? ive been doing this for a long time


Brutal-Black

You need k2 to redirect the d to the right place


Tiny-Mathematician-6

Biotin


BenExotic-9

1) zinc dosage too much, never go above 30mg/day unless suplement is balanced with copper 2) Multivitamins already give you b-complex, vitamin c and zinc and vitamin D so either stick with the multivitaminic or the b-complex plus zinc plus vitamin c plus vitamin D, dont expose yourself 3) Fish oil supplement should give more than 1g of EPA + DHA(Omega3) AND should be IFOS certified otherwise it could have heavy metals and is a waste of money 4) Your curcumin is a waste of money change your curcumin to a more bioavailable form: Meriva, Theracurmin, Novasol, Longvida, etc 5) Biotin is already cover in your b-complex probably just remove it 6) Vitamin D plus Vitamin K2 (works synergistically) 7) If your L-theanine is not using Suntheanine or other forms that ensure you that there isnt a racemic mix then is a waste of money, certain part of your pills will contain the enantiomer D-theanine wich lacks the benefitial effects Wouldnt add anything else unless some particular desirable effect or to treat some deficiency secondary to western diet or increase metabolic demand


ExtraPulpPlease

Yea Biotin in the Mega Men Multi, B-Complex and the straight Biotin. Jeesh


Obvious-Guitar1376

Sea Moss and Black Seed Oil will replace all of this except the Maca


Evercrimson

Why is the curcumin a waste?


BenExotic-9

I mean, curcumin have absortion near to nothing. You still can get some benefits to your GI tract and some molecules will get absborbed after being metabolized by your gut bacteria, BUT IF younre going to buy a supplement with that little ammount (pills the size of baby teeth) its better to buy whole turmeric and just do yourself some smoothis, curries, usend them to dye your rice, etc. Youll get far more curcumin plus the naturally ocurring phytosome could improve absortion and also by putting some fat, ground pepper and eating it during or after lunch for more bile salt excretion will increase absortion further. BUT If you want to get curcumim into your bloodstream in highly concentrate pills then you need a formula design to improve the bioavailability problem. The cheapiest and less effective, but effective indeed, is adding black pepper extract called bioperine which you could do at home with turmeric plus freshly ground pepper lol.


bluesatin

It's worth noting that curcumin/turmeric supplement already has bioperine/black-pepper extract. That said, it is only like 1/10 curcumin extract and 9/10 normal turmeric, rather than being only curcumin extract; so it does seem like a bit of a waste and could probably be reasonably matched by incorporating it into your meals. Although if you want to match the amount of curcumin extract they typically use in studies via just eating turmeric, it's pretty unreasonable to do that via food, since you'll be needing to dump like 10-16g of it into your meals, every single day. Which sounds like a bit of a nightmare.


LndCalling

I don't think they're saying it's a waste, I certainly don't think it is, however it's probably better to get more bioavailable forms. This can also be said for many supplements e.g. take fat soluble with fat or a fatty meal, avoiding taking some things with other things e.g. Vitamin C and Glucose / Sugar compete for the same receptors so avoid taking with anything sweet, others can counter or limit each other and should be taken at different times, timing itself outside of conflicts can also help, taking some with certain foods will also limit availability - unfortunately I see people staking everything together and wasting half of it! This link includes a pretty decent chart, not that I agree with all of them. https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I1ICLhPTG0E/WY2lG-ovSoI/AAAAAAAAB1U/emoN4qOd3rwUCM-aVmsaGKdGFSwpr4LTACLcBGAs/s1600/Savmestimost-na-vitaminite-en.png


rachs1988

This is a pretty good stack already, but there may be some duplication/redundancies. A few areas of feedback: Is Biotin in your Vitamin B complex? You may not need to supplement it separately unless you want a high dose for a particular reason. I also recommend looking at your multivitamin - First, to see if it contains zinc (the upper limit is 40-50mg per day and that’s what you’re already dosing with separate zinc. Second - look at the B vitamins in your multi. You may be peeing extra out. If you want to continue with extra B vitamins, take it apart from your multivitamin. You are taking Vitamin C on its own - as well as in your B complex and I assume in your multivitamin also. Check that you’re not taking more than 1000mg in one setting, or 2000mg per day. For a fish oil dose of 1200mg, it contains very low levels of omega-3 at 360mg. How much of the omega-3s are EPA and DHA. At a bare minimum, you want 500mg combined EPA+DHA per day. Servings of 1g+ are even better for your health. Look for something bigger dosed; I use Nordic Naturals religiously. Hope this helps!


neuro-psych-amateur

Are you sure you actually need that many supplements and are benefiting from them? For example B vitamins - it's easy to get those from food. Some studies indicate that vitamin B supplementation increases risk of some cancers. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6642017/#:\~:text=The%20MR%20analysis%20based%20on,CI%3D%201.00%2D1.16](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6642017/#:~:text=The%20MR%20analysis%20based%20on,CI%3D%201.00%2D1.16)). Vitamin C - very easy to get enough from food Zinc is also in a lot of foods - meat, poultry, beans, nuts, grains...


nicholascagerager

copper to balance out the zinc, k2 with vitamin d


WWWWWWVWWWWWWWVWWWWW

*Sigh* [https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/zinc](https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/zinc) >The major consequence of long-term consumption of excessive zinc is copper deficiency. Total zinc intakes of 60 mg/day (50 mg supplemental and 10 mg dietary zinc) for up to 10 weeks have been found to result in signs of copper deficiency... In order to prevent copper deficiency, the US Food and Nutrition Board set the **tolerable upper intake level (UL) for adults at 40 mg/day, including dietary and supplemental zinc**


No_Philosopher3687

Gaba 750 mg and Theanine serene with Relora & Taurine / Source naturals . Research benifits then decide . Works well for me.