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Personalized Supplementation

Do you swallow dietary supplements because you may have heard or read about them? Do you even swear by it? That’s not entirely wrong.

The Whole Biohacking Scene Biohacking: optimize yourself! lives from it, literally. You only feel part of the scene when you have a considerable collection of Supplements.

It’s easy to lose track. The pharmacies and drugstores are full of such preparations, with different dosages and compositions. According to the latest studies, only 30% of the EU population eat healthily according to WHO guidelines. So that the majority does not or insufficiently.

The fact is that even with a healthy nutrition we are not sufficiently supplied with micronutrients and amino acids. Industrially processed foods, depleted soils, greenhouse effect in fruit and vegetable cultivation are some of the factors responsible. As a result, important elements for building and regeneration the body are missing. Also on a mental level.

50% of people do not feel sufficiently fit and mentally overwhelmed.

In an earlier post I wrote extensively about the meaning and benefits of dietary supplements.Nutritional Supplements—a smart addition!

Let’s start with selenium. The agricultural soils are poor of it. Likewise the organic systems. The daily requirement of at least 50 mg selenium is not covered by this.
Sun vitamin D is also found in foods only to a limited extent. This puts people in northern latitudes at a disadvantage during the winter months.
Omega 3 fatty acids also develop their positive effect only in higher doses, which we cannot achieve with oil, nuts and fish.
B vitamins need optimal absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, which is not always the case.
“The King Vitamin” C loves freshness. It disappears within 40 minutes of cutting fruit and vegetables. Cooking can’t stand it at all. However, it is essential. In the Middle Ages, seafarers often lost their teeth due to shortages.
Magnesium and zinc are also in short supply. Anyone who does not eat a pot of porridge every day is not optimally supplied.
A lack of these substances causes discomfort, in the worst case it causes illness. With an adequate balance, however, health can be maintained and some diseases can even be cured. However, uncontrolled intake is wrong without knowing what you actually need. Here, too, every person is unique in their physiological constitution. In addition, there are various lifestyles and health conditions.

According to the differences, the addition of Supplements also depends on requirements and is variable. It is no coincidence that “Personalized Supplementation” or “PS” is the latest trend in health medicine.

This begins with a blood sample and the diagnosis of a possible deficiency. This is used to calculate your personal need for micronutrients and amino acids. Some practices/doctors and laboratories work hand in hand in this field. Some supplements companies offer individually composed granules.

Here are my 5 tips for optimal supply of PS agents:

1. Find certified practices specializing in Personalized Supplementation

2. First carry out a blood sample analysis, then create an individul supplement list with dosage information.

3. Take your Personal Supplements for 3-4 months

4. Blood sample check again

5. If there is an optimal supply and an improvement, continue to follow the individually created supplementation. An annual follow-up check should be made.

Voilà.

Nutritional Supplements—a smart addition!

Staying young as you grow old doesn’t happen just like that. You have to work at it. But when you put in the effort, you can lower your biological age to the point where it’s well below the age written in your passport.

Along with a regular fitness routine, a healthy diet and getting enough rest, there’s another key component to lowering your biological age: taking nutritional supplements. In the biohacking world, supplements are a definite must!

Nutritional supplements don’t just support the body’s functional and regenerative capabilities. They can also help counteract the effects of aging. And some—like vitamin D in the winter—are indispensable.

Nutritional supplements include everything from multivitamins and skin-supporting substances like hyaluronic acid and collagen (which are naturally produced in the human body, but diminish with age) to newfangled plant extracts like fisetin and quercetin.

The range of supplements on the market nowadays is as wide-ranging as it is confusing. Determining which ones are effective (and which aren’t) depends on your reasons for taking them.

When it comes to taking supplements and lowering your biological age, it’s important to focus on the following health goals:

Preserving vein elasticity and cardiac performance
Strengthening the bones and maintaining the functionality of the joints
Counteracting micro-inflammations and rapidly disposing of bodily waste

Here’s a list of nutritional supplements I’ve had good experiences with—and noticeable positive results:

Daily:

Spermidine (6mg)
Selenium (50mg)
Magnesium (400mg before going to sleep)

In alternating 4-week cycles:

Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids
Vitamin B, C, and E complex
Glucosamine and chondroitin capsules
Reishi mushroom capsules
Ashwagandha capsules
Quercetin capsules
Amino Acids or Nucleotides

Once a month over 2 days:

Fisetin (1500mg)

In the winter months, from November to May:

Vitamin D (20mg per day), ideally in combination with vitamin K and calcium

Besides the supplements I’ve mentioned above, collagen is especially important, since it contains valuable components for skin, tendon and joint health. Due to its high protein content (9g per tablespoon of powder), collagen can be a healthy way to increase your daily protein intake: mix 1 – 2 tablespoons into soups or drinks as needed.

The same goes for CBD oil (a derivative of the cannabis plant that doesn’t contain any intoxicating chemicals), which is full of healthy vital substances and has a relaxing effect on the body. Take it as needed!

Voilà.

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Do we need nutritional supplements?

If I had to answer this question with “yes” or “no,” I would say “yes.”

However, it depends on which nutritional supplements you’re considering, as well as the dosage and the time of year.

First and foremost, I want to talk about vitamin D. These days, there’s a lot of debate about vitamin D, and experts often have opposing opinions about it. In this case, I would go with golden mean and recommend 500 I.U. of vitamin D every other day during the winter months from November to May. Ideally, combine it with calcium and vitamin K.

At this dosage, you’re neither in danger of exceeding the recommended daily allowance nor of having a deficiency (which is due to a lack of UV radiation, which ultimately leads to the formation of vitamin D in the skin).

Vitamin D with calcium promotes strong bones, a resilient immune system—and can improve your mood.

In addition to vitamin D, I recommend a 4-week B vitamin treatment every 2 months. If you’re a vegan, B vitamin treatments are indispensable, especially vitamin B12 (which you should take on a daily basis).

For women, along with B vitamin treatments, taking iron supplements is also a good idea.

For people over age 60, every two months I recommend a 4-week treatment with supplements that promote cartilage formation: 500 mg glucosamine hydrochloride and 400 mg chondroitin sulphate per day. In combination with moderate exercise, this regimen can considerably delay cartilage decay, which in turn helps you avoid (or lesson) arthritis-related pain and reduce the need for a possible operation in the long-term.

As part of this cartilage-building regimen, I also recommend taking 12 mg of vitamin E per day. During periods when you’re not taking vitamin E, make sure your diet is rich in flaxseed, pumpkin, or sunflower oil. You can easily sprinkle these oils over your food, for example.

I also want to mention the importance of taking selenium, which prevents micro-inflammations and can thus help counteract the development of cancer cells. 50 mg of selenium per day is sufficient.

In summary:

Every 2 months for 4 weeks: B vitamin treatment (for women, in combination with iron supplements), plus 50 mg selenium per day
From November to May: 500 I.U of vitamin D + calcium and vitamin K every other day
For people over 60, every 2 months for 4 weeks: cartilage-building supplements + 12 mg vitamin E per day
On days when you exercise, I recommend a sports drink that contains 400 mg of magnesium

What about “designer” supplements that claim to boost your mental faculties? I classify them under the motto, “take them if it helps.”

For women who happen to be in a menopause mood Menopause; a myth?

Voilà.