(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best nutritional supplements

alright here goes my exhaustive list of stuff that goes into my preworkout! i love to research the stuff that works, and then experiment to see how effectively they work for me, especially on keto.

1. 1 scoop of pre jym from bodybuilding.com - just because i don't want to add all those ingredients (good compared to most) on my own and it tastes pretty good (raspberry lemonade). it does, however, have 4g carbs per scoop - https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/jym/pre-jym.html
   
   
   
2. 1/2 scoop of optimum nutrition hydrowhey protein powder (about 15g protein) - fast digesting preworkout protein seems more logical than just bcaas. keeps me satiated during my workout and seems to boost recovery times because i have the full gamut of proper amino acids in my bloodstream as exercise-induced insulin rises. turbo chocolate and chocolate peanut butter are my favorites. vanilla surprisingly sucks and gets very foamy - https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/platinum_hydrowhey.html
   
   
   
3. 1 tsp curcumin powder from bulk supplements - expensive but 1kg lasts a long time - go to examine.com to see the dozens of benefits it has across the board. i use this to help alleviate my disc issues, but it feels great for workouts because it reduces inflammation everywhere, especially joints. you can get pills instead, but they're not as cost effective and i like to blend it into my shakes. MAKE SURE YOU PAIR IT WITH BIOPERINE (already in pre jym but super cheap anyway) OR GET THE BIO AVAILABLE TYPES. otherwise, only your gut will get the benefits -
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GHY364A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
   
   
   
4. 1 digestive enzyme pill - research has shown that such enzymes not only help with what you'd expect, digestion, but also boost muscle synthesis, immune system, reduce soreness, etc. - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RH5K26I/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
   
   
5. 1 tbsp extra citrulline malate - because 1 scoop of pre-jym doesn't have the clinical dose of around 8g. research has shown that it reduces soreness and speeds up muscle repair. i believe it helps performance as well - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYDJU50/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
   
   
   
6. EDIT: 1/2 tsp (not 2 tsp) extra beta alanine - because 1 scoop of pre-jym doesn't have enough. this stuff kinda acts like creatine, boosting the number of reps you can do. especially helpful on my high rep/speed days. great for crossfit types of workouts if you're into those. i like the tingly feeling as well - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EIO4I8E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
   
   
   
7. 1/2 tsp potassium citrate - i take electrolytes before and during my workouts -
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENSA93S/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
   
   
   
8. 1/16 tsp magnesium glycinate - one of the most bioavailable forms of mg and doesn't mess up your digestion -
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F7OZJR8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
   
   
   
9. 1/2 tsp calcium citrate - Ca and Mg go well together in the body. also, multivitamins rarely hit the RDA for calcium -
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F8I5XPG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
   
   
   
10. 1/2 tsp pink salt - sodium! need lots of it because i sweat a lot - https://www.samsclub.com/sams/himalayan-pink-salt-5-lb-fine-grain/prod20131268.ip
    
    
    
11. 1/4 tsp vitamin c - i take a lot of vit C to help with disc healing. collagen synthesis requires vit C. of course, great anti-oxidant, great for skin, etc. -
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AYIM9Y8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
    
    
12. 1/2 tsp ALCAR - i supplement this mostly for the nootropic effect (boosts the brain and concentration), but it supposedly helps with fat breakdown and energy a little bit. i feel razor sharp concentrated during my workouts with this. also, it's just plain old good for the brain. -
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E7H96DY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
    
    
    
13. 200 mg L-theanine - smooths out the jittery feeling from caffeine to provide more stable energy. also good before bed to get higher quality of sleep. -
    https://www.amazon.com/BulkSupplements-Pure-L-Theanine-Powder-grams/dp/B00E7GESLA/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492089341&sr=8-1&keywords=bulk%2Bl-theanine&th=1
    
    
    
14. 100mg pill RALA - good for the nervous system and energy - https://www.amazon.com/Doctors-Best-Stabilized-R-Lipoic-BioEnhanced/dp/B000I4C19G/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492089382&sr=8-1&keywords=doctor%27s+best+rala
    
    
    
15. 200mg coq10 - good for the heart, boosts energy a bit - https://www.amazon.com/Doctors-Best-Absorption-Bioperine-Supplement/dp/B00HRGN36S/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492089466&sr=8-2&keywords=doctor%27s%2Bbest%2Bcoenzyme%2Bq10&th=1
    
    
    
16. 320mg saw palmetto extract pill - good for men's prostate health, keeps good testosterone high (instead of DHT), and for me, prevents the hairloss that creatine (i think) has induced. not just bs bro science, go to examine.com for research. i personally have regrown a lot of hair by taking 2-3 three of these a day for the last three months! - https://www.amazon.com/Doctors-Best-Palmetto-Softgels-Count/dp/B006RQ6TAG/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492092375&sr=8-1&keywords=doctor%27s+best+saw+palmetto
    
    
    
17. 1 tbsp psyllium husk powder - keeps my digestion on track, prevents the indigestion i tend to get from MCT oil - https://www.amazon.com/Bulksupplements-Pure-Psyllium-Powder-grams/dp/B0100QRXOO/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1492092483&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=psyllium%2Bhusk%2Bpowder&th=1
    
    
    
18. 10g MCT oil - i either use brain octane or miCkey T Eight because they are pure C-8 caprylic acid instead of blends of the crappier acids. definitely boosts energy during long workouts. careful, it tends to mess with your stomach if you don't ease into it. if you're good with coconut oil, you're probably good with this. - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RUCHISS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
    
    
19. 100mg hyaluronic acid - helps with joints and skin. i have noticed my knee and elbow pain going away while taking this. skin complexion also improved. - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00663G8WO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
    
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20. clear muscle - i usually supplement HMB, but this is the newer liquid variant. its pricey, and i haven't noticed anything bad about it, but it's hard to say if it's working better than the much cheaper powdered HMB. studies are probably very biased, so i can't really trust them - https://www.amazon.com/MuscleTech-Advanced-Strength-Building-Capsules/dp/B00JQ3WXS4/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492094034&sr=8-1&keywords=clear+muscle
    
    
    
21. phospha muscle - phosphatidic acid has shown some promise in studies, but again, probably biased research. also cannot tell yet, but i have seen some decent strength gains pairing this with clear muscle. we'll see! - https://www.amazon.com/MuscleTech-Phospha-Clinically-Phosphatidic-SoftGels/dp/B00UVAG1PM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492094155&sr=8-1&keywords=phospha+muscle
    
    
    phew! making this list made me realize how much time and effort i put into the trial and error of my preworkout. of course, i supplement a lot of this stuff with my other meals as well. as you can see, i'm very big on supplements, biohacking, and nootropics. i read up a lot on research in my spare time.

The fish oil actually looks pretty good according to labdoor. They gave it a B- grade, but only because the pills only contain 360mg omega 3 per 1200mg fish oil. They make some higher concentrated omega 3 fish oil pills that are like 80-90% omega 3 but they are much more expensive. You can find them on amazon.

The Nature's Made pills are fine though, you'll just get a little more non-omega 3 oil, but that doesn't hurt. Dose should be ~1 gram omega 3 per day, so you could take up to 3 of those nature made pills per day and it'd be fine.

Fish oil is a good supp to take in general but it's not one that you're gonna see any acute effects from (it's not gonna give you a noticeable boost in "ambition" like you were looking for in your original post), especially if you already eat fish. It is good for you cardiovascular system and brain though.

L-theanine on the other hand you might see some acute benefits from. It acts on glutamate receptors in the brain and increases levels various neurotransmitters. It is also is supposed to increase levels of BDNF and NGF, which are hormones that play a role in neurogenesis and neuroplasticity. I occasionally take L-theanine in the evening (200-400mg) to wind down after work. I find it fairly relaxing. Definitely needs to be taken on an empty stomach with water though to see effects. If you take it in the morning with coffee/caffeine it kinda takes the edge of the caffeine buzz and can really help you get in the zone and focus. It's pretty easy to find good l-theanine, I got mine from liftmode, it seems to work fine. There's a list of reliable suppliers on the "Beginner's guide to nootropics" link if you wanna look at where to get anything else too.

Tell me about it—I didn’t even get a chance to ask a couple of questions! I’m calling the insurance company and complaining. Not that that will do anything!

Unreal. 35 years old and you are told you are SUPPOSED to ache. What bullshit.

Well, today I had an orthopedic doctor look at my knee, and, surprise, there is a small tear in the meniscus… but that isn’t the problem. I have patellar tendonitis. He poked and prodded, asked questions, and got it figured right away. Had me get on the table and showed me some stretches to do at home, ordered me some physical therapy, and answered my short list of questions. He also said don’t waste my time with chondroitin or glucosamine, but that I should try some SAMe as it does well for orthopedic issues. Well, at least not all doctors suck.

I hear you. Doctors have an unwarranted god status. I could list a whole slew of incompetent doctors (and dentists!) I’ve had. Don’t get me started.

I have a bottle of probiotics ordered:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050FKPU0/?th=1

It includes two of the strains that I’ve read about that help with depression. Thank you for the offer to send me your probiotic—let me try this one out and I’ll let you know. I guess I wonder how you really know it is working?

Well, I know one thing for sure, if I have more that one or two drinks, my mood is definitely worse the next day or two. And, I don't recover very easily like the good old days of drinking... Certainly seems like dumping a bunch of alcohol in your gut isn’t a good idea, but I don’t know if it makes it past the stomach. A small amount of red wine is supposed to be good for you. Maybe there is a strain of bacteria from France that does good thing with a regular feeding?? :)

Glad the exercise reduction is working for you. I sometimes overdo it… more must be better, right? But no rest for the muscles, no growth.

Yeah, I hear you. The financial bit always messes with my sleep. I live in a fairly noisy neighborhood, but with the earplugs and fan running, I’m generally good. Except for now as part of the Remeron withdrawal is disturbed sleep. I stay asleep all night, but feel like crap in the morning. And the day is a bit of a slog. I can tell I’m not getting good sleep. Chemical sleep just isn’t very good.

I fly to NM in three days. Looks like it is pretty warm there. Yeah, I hear you about that… my friends have a farm in Vermont and when I sleep there I sleep like the dead!

I’m just so very tired of all these ADs and crap. Like I said previously, I’ve only gotten off them when I was in ketosis, so that’s the way I’m heading…

CW: Previous loss mentioned

Cycle: Trying since April 2017


Ovulation cycle day: 13


Relevant BD/BD method: Husband coins the phrase "Fuck week" method. Sex every night from CD8 to CD16.


Tracking methods and apps used:


First cycle using Ava bracelet. 🙄 I used FF for a long while but over time started to genuinely despise temping. Temp drops would send me into downward spirals in the wee hours of the morning. My husband started to resent FF. My cycles were very regular and since I knew I typically ovulated between CD 12-14 (thanks to FF), we adopted fuck week protocol and stopped with temping some months back. I would encourage anyone starting out to jump right into temping because I regret not starting sooner but would also encourage anyone to stop it if it's making you miserable.


As for the Ava, I had an abandoned HSA account from an old job with a few hundred bucks and (for whatever reason) it's too big of a pain to merge it with my current HSA so I've been running it down. Ava is kind of neat but I assure you, you do not need this thing. It's overpriced for what it does, imo.


Symptom spotting:

Nipples were mildly tingly but they were last cycle too so I didn't put much stock into it. Bloated and gassy before BFP but still did not register until after the fact.


Day of positive test(s): 14 DPO (CD 27)


I'm away on business travel this week and next. I got my BFP in a hotel bathroom alone on Wednesday morning. Thanks to the huge bathroom mirror, I got to see the big smile on my face. 😊


BFP stands for big faint positive in my case because the line was there but no where near as dark as the control. I brought a few cheapie ClinicalGuard tests from Amazon with me on this trip. I took another test CD16 (Friday) and it was still faint as the first. Que deep panic setting in. Turns out there's a number of reviews on Amazon warning not to use these for line progression purposes. I have a FRER at home I can take when I get back. Debating if I should get a Clearblue Digital while I'm down here to show hubs when he picks me up from the airport later this week. 🤔 🤷


I had a miscarriage at 6 wks this year in April and had a very faint line on a FRER at DPO 16 then. Nothing like prior miscarriage to rob the joy of a positive pregnancy test. (This is why the faint line has me so terrified.)


I did get a fucking grip after I read this article so panic averted for now. A faint positive is still a positive. The line on a home pregnancy test isn't going to tell you if you will carry to term. It's just pregnant: true/false. Embracing the "today, I am pregnant" mentality and cherishing the bloat, gas, and increasingly sore boobs.


Supplements and medications:

NatureMade Prenatal Multi+DHA

NatureMade CoQ10 100 mg

NatureMade D3 25 mcg (1000 IU)

Now Fish Oil DHA 500/EPA 250


Husband was also taking the same only swap the prenatal with a Men's One-a-Day vitamin. We've been on this regimen for a while now. Hubs also takes Adderall.


Birth control history, if relevant:


Two back to back Mirenas, last one removed April 2017. Had not had my period for many years until ttc. Forgot how much it sucked. It took about 3 months to normalize after removal.


Typical cycle length: 27 days


Health conditions/medical tests: Sedentary and stressful office job. Otherwise healthy.


Link to chart: Ava chart

I switched to "pregnancy monitoring mode" or whatever and now I can't see what the chart looked like before that. :/ It said that I ovulated on CD 13 (Sept 26). OF COURSE, the one night I forgot to wear was a fairly critical data day CD 12.

Note that the temp rise is not very clear post ovulation. (Not as clear as I was used to on FF.)


Link to lineporn: Squinty Arrow added for husband's benefit.


Other (advice, magic secrets, freaking out, miscellaneous):


I have been stressed out to the max with my job this cycle. So much for "just relax and it will happen". 😂 That being said, I have gone through a weird attitude adjustment over the past few cycles. Hard to describe. I stopped being so negative and also stopped being overly anxious about making things perfect. I drank coffee throughout this cycle and into ttw. I tried to get up from my desk and walk everyday. I didn't consider myself out immediately just because something wasn't optimal. I read somewhere on Pinterest, "You don't need perfection to get pregnant" and it really stuck with me. In the end, conception happens on the microscopic level and how you feel about it isn't going to impact much. So you might as just go with the flow. My husband helped me see this. He really helped lift me out of my funk.


I fly home on Thursday and wouldn't you know it, hubs and I have our first appt with an RE on Friday morning. (Nuts to think I made this appointment in August.) If everything stays good by Monday (Tuesday the latest), I'm going to call to cancel or reschedule a month out and see how it goes.


I would have been due in December with the baby we lost earlier this year. Hopefully I will be far enough along to make an announcement at the family Christmas party instead. 🤞


Sending my love and best wishes to everyone reading and congrats to the other BFP posters this week! There was a long time when these threads were too hard for me to read so also sending my love to those in that place too. ❤️❤️❤️

Edit: Looks like I am heading back to that place too... 😭

Thorough info I really appreciate it And as someone who has gotten the most relief/answers from naturopathic / holistic doctors, I really appreciate that you are open minded enough to go to an ND. Can't tell you how much hate ive gotten whenever I write about my experiences with ND's. Yet not one western doctor MD has yet t ask about my diet, and when I asked my primary care UCLA doctor where I can get tested for vitamin deficiencies she said "I have no idea."

I really hope you start feeling better soon. Also, since you are open to trying things that are outside of the box, I recommend looking into this company's products: https://ancestralsupplements.com

I am on a mostly plant based diet myself which has helped, but supplementing with their spleen reversed my years-long mystery anemia. I also take their heart and bone marrow. The owner is incredible and responds almost immediately. Sometimes he even sends out a free bottle for you to try if you explain your situation. He can give good advice on recommendations. These organ supplements have natural bioavailable nutrients more so than any other food on earth. I recommend looking at their amazon reviews which are so inspiring. There are a lot of very chronically ill people getting their life back with the help of these supplements. Wish u the best! https://www.amazon.com/Ancestral-Supplements-Grass-Liver-Desiccated/dp/B01MSBZYQW

EDIT: Check out their kidney supplement which has high amounts of natural DAO (histamine inhibiting enzyme) https://www.amazon.com/Ancestral-Supplements-Kidney-High-Selenium/dp/B078K8L672/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=beef+kidney&qid=1562023339&s=hpc&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1

Okay, I've been product free in the bathroom for nearly a year now. Here's what i do!
I wash my hair with water first. Then if you are still oily scrub a bit with some Dr. Bronners castile soap. I also use Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar mixed 1/3 with distilled water. If I feel fancy I will steep some chamomile or other teas with the water for some added herbal goodness! The pungent scent of the ACV doesn't stick. So after you have dried off you won't smell terrible. Just search around on google and on r/naturalbeauty to find more information on all of this.



I brush with some baking soda from Mountain Rose Herbs and I sprinkle some Activated Charcoal on top of that. Oh and I use Tom's deodorant. Its the only antiperspirant that I've found that works for me. There are also organic options for perfume as well in roll on, spray, or bar scented oils.


Instead of using face cleansers/ pads I use something called the Oil Cleansing Method. It has done WONDERS for my acne. I used to be on on Accutane in high school and it hasn't really improved. You make an oil mixture and just rub it on your face for around 5 mins until you can feel the gunk coming out. Then set a warm, wet washcloth over your face until it cools. Wipe all of the oil off and your good to go! I used ACV afterwards if I need to tone my skin. You can also use this oil mixture as a moisturizer. Grapeseed is a great oil for this because when it dries it doesn't leave your skin looking oily. Essential oils are great for the OCM but not necessary. Tea tree is great with acne, I put a few drops in my palm with my oil before doing the OCM.


The best part about all of these items (ACV, Charcoal, etc) is that they can be used in many ways outside of the bathroom! Including cleaning and personal health.


Just check out r/naturalbeauty its more orientated towards women, but anyone looking to have a natural bathroom regimen could learn a thing or two. All of this sounds crazy to most people, I knowww. But if you have any questions just ask :)

>I have been contemplating switching but I don't even know where to start.

First of all welcome to the club! Here, watch these two videos of a vegan bodybuilder making cheap, simple and high quality vegan meals to have an idea of what you can do:

https://youtu.be/n3spAyOWq7o

https://youtu.be/H-6Qm9KPcmA

>but what about everything else? should i be taking vitamin supplements? should i make sure to eat a huge variety of foods to accommodate for certain nutrients

First B12:

Vegans commonly have one main nutrient of concern and that's B12, vegan products are gaining more space on the shelves so now we have several fortified foods with B12 but you have to understand how B12 works in your body so in the end of the day the simplest way is just taking a supplement but it's possible to get it without any supplemention whatsoever depeding on your diet:

"To get the full benefit of a vegan diet, vegans should do one of the following:"

"Eat fortified foods two or three times a day to get at least three micrograms (mcg or µg) of B12 a day or

Take one B12 supplement daily providing at least 10 micrograms or

Take a weekly B12 supplement providing at least 2000 micrograms."

https://veganhealth.org/what-every-vegan-should-know-about-vitamin-b12/

Here, an exemple of a B12 supplement:

https://www.amazon.com/Vitafusion-Extra-Strength-Gummies-Packaging/dp/B00OJOL3KO/ref=zg_bs_3774741_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XTR63FRJXCA32GXV83BH

Ômega-3:

This is a highly contentious subject in general, there are several recent studies that disavowed positive effects of omega-3 supplements from fish. As a vegan there are two routes that you can take, you can add 20g of ground flaxseed or ground chia seeds on your diet or you can take a EPA/DHA supplement from algae:

Have in mind that there are no absolute certainty that omega-3 supplements are helpful but dieticians will usually recommend to you in the name of "playing safe". It's up to you what to do:

Additionally, benefits of ALA:

https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/100/suppl_1/443S/4576604

Supplement:

https://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Omega-Supplement-Support-Softgels/dp/B074N5JZK8

Non-mainstream view on omega-3:

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2007/06/19/ask-the-expert-omega-3-fatty-acids/

Calcium

Since you'll be cutting dairy from your diet I advise you to put some plant-based milk as a replacement. You'll have no qualms with calcium and plant-based milks are fortified with several vitamins and micronutrients.

Overall:

Although people talk a lot about the difficulty of getting other nutrients, I think it's super difficult to have problems with any other nutrient. To have a better idea, get an app called "cronometer" to monitor you micros and if you just eat normally you'll see that's almost impossible to have problems with other nutrients. You should also check out Dr. Greger "daily dozen" app.

Personally, I don't take omega-3 supplements just ALA everyday and I eat fortified foods and sometimes I just eat a B12 gummybear for safety.

You can also disregard all advise and just follow the guidelines of actual health professionals:

Academy of dietetics and nutrition whole statement on vegan diets:

https://t.co/9CjMolH4lc?amp=1

For probiotics, Dr. Patrick swears by VSL #3 but it is quite expensive and seems like it might actually be too strong for some people. Labdoor has ranked some popular options. I don't put too much trust in their scoring system but you can create a free account and read through the reports of ones you might be interested in. I have an n=1 experience with a family member taking Garden of Life Primal Defense and doing quite well with that.

For prebiotics, the standard recommendation is to get enough fiber and to include some fermented foods in your diet such as kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir, or kombucha.

I know my diet isn’t amazing so I typically take a multi vitamin, iron supplement, vegan omega 3 supplement, vegan D3 supplement, and biotin (for non health related reasons).

Edit -
I can’t remember what my multivitamin is but here’s the other ones. I got them all off amazon

Iron:

EZ Melts Iron as Elemental Iron, 18 mg, Sublingual Vitamins, Vegan, Zero Sugar, Natural Orange Flavor, 90 Fast Dissolve Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NV5UTM0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C3TOCb242PB9R

Omega 3:

Vegan Omega 3 Supplement - Marine Algal Source of EPA & DHA Fatty Acids - For Joint Support & Immune System - Heart & Skin + Brain Health Booster - Fish Oil Free Formula for Men & Women - 120 Softgels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074N5JZK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_F4TOCbVZHCSKH

D3:

Natures Plus Source of Life... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042DDP44?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I am in the same boat and just had my labs done. I am 37 yrs old and my doctor thinks I am too young to be on a statin. I had a doctor who had me on a statin for a short period before. I don't know what the side effects are from statins. What I am seeing about taking niacin to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol is that its a second choice if statins aren't working or the patient can't take statins. I have only taken niacin a couple times and would never do it again because of the flush. I am looking for a niacinamide, zinc, copper, and folic acid supplement for my acne. A girl on here had posted about taking a niacinamide supplement for her cystic acne and how much it has helped.

Do you take fish oil? It helps with cholesterol and is good for your cardiovascular system. I was taking Dr Tobias Omega 3 Fish Oil Triple Strength, 2,000mg, Burpless, Non-GMO, NSF-Certified, 180 Counts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CAZAU62/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XalyDb0PXA032 and I think it was helping my acne so I might go back to it. But you have to take 3 big enteric coated softgels a day (I take mine at dinner) I really like the ones I take now because they are really good quality and I only have to take one soft gel and it has a higher epa amount. But they aren't enteric coated and I might go back to the Dr tobias ones because I feel like my acne was clearing up during that time but it could have been something else. The fish oil seems to help level out my hormones. https://www.google.com/shopping/product/11768144938854447263?lsf=seller:15646,store:6768831685341554042&prds=oid:14920488462491029248&q=wiley%27s+finest+fish+oil+peak+epa&hl=en&ei=6bJgXdiWB42v0PEP79CkqAE&lsft=adlpxid:pla;299328552456;283055589310;m;9033354;placeholder;1981398;pla;local;1012&lsft=gclid:CjwKCAjwnf7qBRAtEiwAseBO_LL-BXo9Tyi_fstqvZkAvtoETGWrtoXqIHVrgsd-C09lmgdP1UkAPRoCh-wQAvD_BwE The wileys is expensive off of Amazon. If you choose to take fish oil, research brands and look for 3rd party testing. Supplements are hard because they aren't monitored by the fda like other dietary products. Nordic naturals is another good fish oil. But all three of these are pricey. But if you order dr tobias off Amazon you get a voucher type thing for a free bottle of another supplement and I chose the multivitamin and they were good as well.

I have gone up and down dramatically with my weight and have tried so many things. Honestly the only way to lose weight and keep it off is by changing your lifestyle to eating healthy and exercising. Diets are crap, make small changes at first and then make more. I need to do this, but I love my ginger ale. I drink a lot of water but I drink 4 cans of ginger ale a day I need to give it up. Garcinia cambogia is the only supplement that I have seen aid in weight loss, but I haven't tried it yet. Garlic is supposed to aid in lowering bad cholesterol, I believe.

Those are the only supplements I take. Ideally, I'd add fish into my diet and alternate between that and chicken, but I'm a broke college student, so the fish oil is more beneficial for me at the moment, personally.

As far as the type goes, I went with this one: https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Burpless-Capsules-BioScience-Nutrition/dp/B01GV4O37E/ref=pd_nav_hcs_bia_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3SFZK6P0G61CDQD9RN3H

I'm sure there are other brands worth getting, as long as it has enough DHA and EPA (I believe women benefit more from extra EPA than men, but don't quote me on that).

Animal is the brand of multivitamin I take. It's a pretty robust vitamin, and I have both the pills and the powder. IMO, the powder is worth it. The pills are cheaper, but you have to take a lot of them, and I'd personally rather just chug the mixture instead.

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From what I've read, any other supplements are only going to give you a tiny optimization. You're likely to get more out of an extra rep than any estrogen blockers, BCAA powder, or post-workout will.

I'm not an authority on the topic, of course, but that seems to be the consensus among most lifters.

My psychiatrist, who is excellent, recommended supplementing my anti-D’s with Omega 3’s. It worked wonderfully, I have more energy all day. And there is actual research on it.

I buy this brand, which has excellent labdoor scores and is a value buy. Viva Naturals

Make sure you buy O-3’s with between 1000 to 2000mg of EPA per dose. If you can, make sure the level of DHA only reaches a third of that number (330mg of DHA per 1000mg of EPA). Do not take if you have manic depression.

Best of luck!

Garden of Life ftw. I'm not a doctor, but I have family members that are. Can't give you medical advice, but there can be a plethora of things that are giving you the issues you mentioned, most common things based off what you said is heart burn or GERD (google it). I'd recommend you see a GI doctor, they'll probably recommend doing a scope or something, or may just start you on PPI's like omeprozole, zantec or something. Keep in mind the things you eat and see if they make things worse. Like if you eat a tomato, drink coffee or OJ, or anything citrus or spicy, does that make you burp and give you heartburn? If so, you probably have acid reflux which is pretty common.

Uncommon things- H. Pylori, ulceration, etc etc

All that on the side, I religously preach about probiotics to everyone I know having gut issues. It's not a miracle cure, but definitely helps if you have an imbalanced diet. Since I started probiotics, I seldom take any kind of acid reflux medication unless I know I'm going to be eating food or drinking that might fuck with my gut, but even when I don't take it and eat/drink things that might affect me, I don't have symptoms as often.

> What kind of nootropics are you taking?

My current stack is listed here. I'm extremely happy with my supplement selection.

> And what/how much pro/prebiotics?

I take one of these a day.

> Not sure a number, but I think an average amount per day?

I removed almost all carbs and processed foods from my diet, and it's honestly been the most important improvement to my mental health compared to anything else. Less brain fog, more motivation, more mental clarity, better sleep, etc.

I generally eat a lot of vegetables, coconut and avocado oil, eggs, lots of nuts and seeds, coconut water and chicken broth, variety of meat including fish, and berries (the least sugary fruits) and dark chocolate for treats. No gluten and very little dairy (fan of expensive cheese, not the cheap stuff).

/r/keto /r/paleo /r/intermittentfasting

CT-CV-ICU RN here. First and foremost, please get probiotics on board. Not the generic ones that you will find over the counter in the market, but medical grade probiotics; specifically, VSL#3 which has 400,000,000,000 bacteria per sachet. That may seem like a lot, but your gut (which is now viewed as the 2nd brain now) has trillions of bacteria living within inside you contributing into many things such as vitamin synthesis, maintaining homeostasis, and believe it or not, producing neurotransmitters! When I'm not taking on fresh post-op open hearts, I take septic patients and I commonly see our patients with sepsis being treated with heavy antibiotics, then being discharged with no information to repopulate their microbiome.

To get rid of your Cdiff. Buy VSL#3 and this Jarrow Formulas Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS, 5 Billion Cells Per Capsule, Promotes Intestinal and Digestive Health, 90 Veggie Capsules https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013OVW0E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_26TCzbRMFMBAT

And mix them with Red Mills Unmodified potato starch which acts as food for the probiotics you're consuming. This is a resistant starch meaning your body cannot break this down for sugar.

Also, read up on Butyrate which is the most underrated natural substance our symbiotic friends produce!

https://selfhacked.com/blog/health-benefits-butyrate-derivatives-sodium-butyrate-phenylbutyrate-trybutyrine-butyric-acid-butyrate-prodrugs-butyrate-producing-bacteria/

Considering tryng 5HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan). It's sold over the counter as natural mood and sleep enhancer. I typically buy the 'Now' brand as it guarantees safe processing methods and highest quality ingredients. It works with melatonin and seratonin levels. I tried plain melatonin for years but these work much better.

It's taken at bedtime as it causes drowsniness and helps you sleep more soundly. I've been taking it nightly (100mg) and I wake up in a better mood and more refreshed. Just an option - good luck.

If marijuana happens to be legal where you are, that definitely helps. Not trying to be a troll I honestly had the easiest time bulking when I lived in Cali and had my medical card.

Other than that. I found powerlifting and strongman type routines made me much much hungrier than body building. I know some people are just trying to look good naked but you'll probably gain more dense muscle mass going this route then you can switch to body building when you're ready to cut.

Chocolate milk and protein powder.

Break up your meals into every 2-3 hours. Even if you can only eat a protein shake and a banana, eat something every 2-3 hours.

Something that worked for me was week by week id add another meal in. So 3 meals the first week. Then the second week id throw in an additional hamburger patty and 1/2 cup of rice. So on and so forth.

Hardboiled eggs are your friend.

Edit: I'm also lactose intolerant but I found lactose free chocolate milk at HEB. (Texas grocery chain)

No cardio unless you need to perform. To help with overall heart health try 20-30 mins LISS 2-3 times per week. Just remember the more you do cardio the more you gotta eat to compensate.

Digestion enzymes have been doing wonders for me. I have a pretty wimpy stomach myself. As in when I overeat my toilet looks like a murder crime scene. Not anymore after I started taking these.

https://www.amazon.com/Zenwise-Health-Digestive-Prebiotics-Probiotics/dp/B00RH5K26I

First off, I'll say that I have no ideas what the cause might be. But I'd like to offer something that might help the symptoms - Omega 3 supplements. Because it sounds to me that, whatever the cause, her cells are having problems repairing themselves. And Omega 3's are a major component to the building of cells and allowing them to communicate with each other. But American diets are notoriously short on Omega 3's and usually gets substituted with Omega 6's instead, which are less effective for the cells.

In short, they might help - or they might not, but I can hope - but I don't think they'd cause any harm. I'd talk with her doctors first, just because she's likely on a whole pharmacy of drugs that could potentially cause interactions, but if they don't think it would hurt, you might give it a try. Even if they don't think it will help, I'd still try it if it won't cause any harm - because who knows, it just might help.

Try a very strong dose in the purest form you can find. Nordic Naturals are good if she can take pills. Coromega pastes are really good if she has problems with pills.

You might look into an intermittent fasting kind of diet to address your issues while eating at work. A lot of people love it and say it helps their metabolism. You basically just consume your calories within a small window for the day. I've also found that a high fat diet keeps me satiated to where I don't even think about food. But if I'm eating a lot of carbs, I'm usually hungry again within a few hours of eating. When you sleep at night, you can go into ketosis where your body burns fat for fuel. I've found that if I wake up and have nothing but fat for breakfast (usually this stuff blended in coffee/tea), in theory my body might stay in ketosis, and I'm full until the late afternoon/evening. That's something everyone I know who eats a ketosis style diet says, they aren't constantly hungry. Where if I have the same amount of calories from nuts/seeds/cereal/fruit/whatever, I'm always hungry around lunch time. I still always eat around lunch because I'm really active and know I need the calories, but the difference in my appetite is huge. I'm also a lot more mentally clear/sharp with nothing but fat in the morning. You might try that, too.

Like other people said, they are probably either active or they aren't counting their calories correctly. If these people are youtube/internet famous, remember they have a brand/lifestyle/advice to sell, and they're going to say what gets them the most viewers and conveniently leave out other things that aren't so sexy (like hours of cardio a day or whatever). "Eat as much as you won't and you won't get fat!" That sells way better than "Eat a reasonable amount of food for your body and exercise."

I have had tremendous success and relief since I started taking probiotics.

I take this one: http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Primal-Defense-Capsules/dp/B000GWG8FS

It has many cultures in it, which I have read is beneficial. Some brands tout that their product has millions of cells, but a variety of cultures has proven to be effective, in my experience.

Best of luck!

I'd suggest reading this article by Chris Kresser, but essentially, folic acid is the synthetic form of folate. Its not as easily absorbed and its not good in higher doses.


Because folate is rather difficult to find in prenatals, I get my prenatal multis on Amazon, as well as additional folate tabs and my DHA/EPA.


All three can be taken together and on an empty stomach. The multi is 3 times a day, folate and DHA once a day. They haven't made me nauseous or burped, although I do take the DHA with lunch, so that could be why. I WILL say the multis have a grassy/earthy smell to them, but I really like that the ingredients are natural and none of the synthetic stuff you usually find. I hope this has helped you some and if you have any other questions, please let me know! 😊

Sure, I'd be happy to share the entire list. Be ye warned - it's LONG.

• Multivitamin [general health]
  
• Vitamin D3 - 1 x 5000 iu (+700 iu from multivitamin) [general health, testosterone level]
  
• Fish Oil - 3 x 750 mg Omega 3 [heart health, sperm morphology]
  
• Folic Acid - 2 x 400 mg (+400 mg from multivitamin) [sperm formation/morphology]
  
• Zinc - 1 x 50 mg (+15 mg from multivitamin) [sperm count/motility, testosterone level]
  
• Vitamin E - 1 x 400 iu (+22.5 iu from multivitamin) [sperm motility/morphology]
  
• P-L-Carnitine - 1 x 750 mg [erection quality]
  
• A-L-Carnitine - 1 x 750 mg [energy level, mental function]
  
• L-Citrulline - 2 x 1600 mg [erection quality]
  
• Black Maca Root - 6 x 750 mg [libido, erection quality, hormone balance, semen volume]
  
• Horny Goat Weed - 2 x 500 mg [libido, erection quality]
  
• Soy Lecithin - 6 x 1200 mg [semen volume, memory function]
  
• Vitamin C - 2 x 1000 mg (+60 mg from multivitamin) [sperm count/morphology, anti-clumping]
  
• Pygeum - 2 x 100 mg [semen volume]
  
  Look, that list is crazy. I won't argue. But objectively, I am enjoying some of the best sexual performance of my life at age 41. My erections are firmer, they are easier to get, and I have tons of stamina. I have had more back to back orgasms - i.e. stay hard enough to stay inside my wife, then go again right away - in the past three months than I probably have in the rest of my life combined. So while some of this may be snake oil, I feel like something is helping for sure.
  
  If I had to venture a guess, I would rank the following as the most important for sex: Citrulline (like Arginine, but way easier for your body to absorb), Black Maca Root, Zinc, Lechithin, P-L-Carnitine.
  
  

If you haven’t tried this already, I strongly suggest making cannacaps! They’re super quick and easy to make once you already have your infusion. First, warm it up a tiny bit (just enough to melt it), then take a small syringe and fill up some empty pill capsules. Seal those babies up and prepare for liftoff :)

If you’re vegan/vegetarian, they make vegetable-based capsules. Also, if size 00 capsules are too large for you to comfortably swallow, or if you want larger capsules so you don’t have to take as many, you can buy size 0 or 000 capsules (0 being the smallest) instead.

They’re super convenient! For each batch you make, start by taking one to determine how strong they are. I pulse my ABV through a coffee grinder before infusing it and skip the straining step to maximize efficacy, since taste isn’t an issue.

Not that these can cure it, but they may help symptoms till you can get a game plan or find a good doctor to help. Hopefully adding good bacteria with probiotics can take up more real estate then the bad guys and feeding the good bacteria with a prebiotic soluble fiber like psyllium husk can help them thrive. Cutting out the sugar should hinder the bad bacteria food source. Just something to try for cheap till you can figure some fix out.


https://www.amazon.com/NewRhythm-Probiotics-Technology-Resistant-Refrigeration/dp/B071DZQLPQ/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1541009420&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=new+rythym+probiotics&psc=1&smid=A2GHM11B1U5X2O


https://www.amazon.com/d/Psyllium-Supplements/Yerba-Prima-PSYLLIUM-WHOLE-Cleanser/B071J3H4RM/ref=sr_1_15_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1541009513&sr=8-15&keywords=whole+husk+psyllium

I'm Lactose intolerant, as well as having issues with FODMAPs (short chained carbohydrates), which I think is very similar to what you have. I also have lots of allergies, including oral allergy syndrome and can't have uncooked greens of any time, plus lots of other foods that have fiber. I'm now on the Keto diet and loving it! I'm good with almost all the foods, and finding out a lot more about lactose intolerance. For example, harder cheeses and higher fat milk products like heavy cream, have very little if any lactose in them and I can eat them. I also didn't know there is lactose in wine, that was heartbreaking. Also, if you're out to eat or possibly have lactose, these help a lot, they're the only ones that work for me. Best of luck!

Zinc Orotate - this is an aromatase inhibitor, which prevents the production of estrogen ( http://amzn.com/B004UAPG46 )

Ultimate Ascorbate C - not sure of the benefits of this particular one, but it's more than just vitamin C ( http://amzn.com/B00016AOZE )

Vitamin E - "use this if you're gonna have a lot of fat oxidizing in your blood" - Charls ( http://amzn.com/B0014H1P5C )

Fish Oil - gotta have this if you wanna shoot big loads. i mean, come on ( http://amzn.com/B002CQU564 )

Source Naturals Men's Multivitamin - this is the best multivitamin on the market in my opinion. i'm so happy charls introduced it to me. most vitamins aren't bioavailable for shit, so you aren't actually absorbing most of the stuff you're ingesting. however, this formula is crafted to be the most bioavailable multivitamin ever. good shit. if you don't get any of the other stuff, GET THIS. ( http://amzn.com/B001B4N87G )

Activated Charcoal - This helps whiten your teeth. Explains why Charls has such good teeth. ( http://amzn.com/B00016WU2E )

Charls introduced all of these in the Fallout 4 stream. He didn't go into much detail as to when he takes them. Although, he did say that he takes 2 fish oil gels a day. Just look some of this stuff up and see what works for you. Source Naturals Multi (3x a day) and Fish Oil (2x a day) is what works for me.

I make a protein smoothie every morning. Scoop of Sans Raw Brown rice protein ($50ish Amazon for 4lbs, 60 servings?), scoop of amazing greens super food ($25ish for 30 servings) coconut milk/kefir, a banana, frozen berries from traders joes ($3). Very filling and haven't gotten sick this "winter".

Any protein will really do. I used to buy the GNC stuff but didn't want too much diary in one sitting.

SAN Raw Fusion Supplement, Natural Chocolate, 4.05 Pounds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IK1ZMTK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_SbbGwb50G52S0

Amazing Grass Green SuperFood Original, 30 Servings, 8.5 Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00112ILZM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_McbGwbW7YW0JD

Holy crap I feel the same exact way as you. I didn't start opening up about whats going on until about 2 years ago and that has seemed to help everyone understand what is going on with me. I also haven't been diagnosed with anything and haven't taken medications. Idon't have a very high stress job, but even going to work every day has been a challenge and I find myself wanting to escape by noon. However, I know I can't leave so I force my self to stay at least another hour, see how I feel, then stay another hour, ect. I just take things slowly when I go through times of high anxiety

I was a very shy little kid and I'm pretty sure I had social anxiety, but my parents never did anything about it. I've been dealing with panic/anxiety attacks for about 5 years now on and off. I Had my first one during class in college and every time I looked back on that day it just made things worse.

What I have found that helps is going to see a therapist. Shes made me realize that I am normal and that doing normal life things is not going to kill me. I do think it has a lot to do with self-confidence, which is also something I have lacked all my life.

I guess for me its just convincing myself that everything will be ok. Whats in the past is in the past and there is no reason to dwell on it. I like to say the phrase "this too shall pass". I still have days where everything seems scary to me and all I want to do is retreat back home.

Lastly, I take this everyday. http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-5-HTP-100mg-VCaps/dp/B0013OQI1W . It has seemed to really help calm me down in time where all I want to do is flee.

I hope this helped.

KindCreations has already mentioned most of the important ones to take before/during, altough I would not take 5-HTP before rolling (too much may increase chances of serotonin syndrome - but this depends on the individual) but rather, save it for the day after to help boost serotonin production. I would recommend this compound the day after.

Absolutely. I work a M-F 8-5 type job in IT, so I typically get up around the same time and stick to a decent morning routine and schedule in the first place. Having a good routine and preparation mindset is key for ADHD control. I take my Vyvanse shortly after I'm up and out of the shower, since it needs time to kick in and doesn't need to be taken with food. I take the stack 2x a day: with breakfast and coffee in the AM (and then second multivitamin and ALCAR with lunch) and then the rest without food or maybe a light snack at bed time.
Here's how I break down the stack:

• B vitamin sources (I get mine per multivitamin): Solgar VM-75 2x daily (taken at breakfast and lunch)
  
• DHA/omega fatty acid source: DHA NOW Foods DHA-500, 180 Softgels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003O1U77I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IxMjyb0H4A8JW
  This doubles as my omega 3 and fatty acid source,
  which is THE FUCKING CRUCIAL ingredient in this stack and ADD/ADHD mitigation overall. Take this at breakfast and bed time. The research is out there on how much the brain loves omegas.
  
• (Triacetyl)Uridine - Cardiovascular Research Uridine 25 mg 60 Caps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005NHSKWU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2CMjybVB9ZKMF
  Triacetyluridine is more potent and convenient than uridine UMP; you can take this tiny pill with breakfast and bed stacks and skip all that not-so-great tasting sublingual dissolving crap.
  
• Choline source: ALCAR all damn day. I found I was highly reactive to cholinergics, and ALCAR doesn't cause any adverse reactions. It's a wonderful addition to any stack. Period.
  Taken morning with breakfast and again with lunch (T+4 hours) since it's energizing.
  
• You could also go with Alpha-GPC, and I recommend starting at the lower end of the dosage range, in the event that you are sensitive as well. I like the 50% strength variety - Powder City Alpha GPC Capsules (60 Capsules) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IWE0KOQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lLMjybNASN6TP
  
  Tl;dr - you need DHA, Uridine, B vitamins and Cholinergics, typically in a 12 hr apart regiment (or broken apart into breakfast, lunch and evening stacks). Quality magnesium is also recommended.
  Vyvanse should also be taken on a strict schedule.

Sure, I am sure there's better. I started taking this company's probiotics and it literally cured my diverticulitis...so I bought their vitamin

garden of life - vitamin code


probiotic

I forgot to mention this, my sister has mthfr gene mutation and thinks I might as well. So she takes this and I just bought it also

Thorne methylfolate (sp?)

Also thanks a ton for helping!

How Not To Die has been an amazing resource for me in my last 1.5 years on the vegan diet. I trust Michael Gregor and 100% recommend an algae-based Omega 3 supplement for that good EPA and DHA.

Here are the 2.5 supplements that I have been taking to achieve my satisfactory blood test results:

Multivitamin:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GAOHVG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Omega 3:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074N5JZK8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

D3 - I only take this in the wintertime.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CYA8HD6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Most lactose intolerant people were not initially lactose intolerant. What we were taught in medical school was that nearly all babies are able to process lactose, but they lose the ability as they grow older, because they should be weaned off breast milk.


I suspect I am lactose intolerant. My symptoms, however, are mild - only gas, but not diarrhea. I would highly recommend buying some lactase enzyme and trying it out when you eat. If your symptoms resolve, you might be lactose intolerant!


You can definitely buy enzymes for very cheap. You do not need to buy brand names like lactaid. They can be very expensive from a pharmacy - last I checked, they were about 30-50 cents per pill from my nearby pharmacies.


I buy Costco brand (Kirkland Signature) from amazon, which costs about 12 cents per pill. Lactaid from amazon ends up costing 20 cents per pill, but the total cost is less because they're selling you fewer tablets. So in this case it may be the better option if you aren't yet sure that you are lactose intolerant.


I am not sure why you suspect you are lactose intolerant, but if you do not want to try the enzyme route, you could also go to the store and buy lactaid milk. Around here, a quart of brand name (Lactaid) milk is around $5.50, but they have America's Choice brand for $2.99 a quart. You can buy that, drink some, and see how you feel compared to when you drink regular milk.


Note - there's limited amount of enzyme in a pill, so if you do experiment with the pill, don't go overboard! (Don't eat a whole carton of ice cream and expect 1 pill to be able to help you handle it all). Follow the directions - you may have to eat more than one pill depending on the portion of dairy you eat.

Just want to reiterate the lactase pill suggestion — they're my lifeline. I'm 24 and have been lactarded (just saw that here, and I love it) for like 8 years, or at least have been conscious of it, and I can relate a lot to your concerns: being a poor college student, drinking half a gallon on milk a day + tons of cheese, ice cream, etc. Dairy is fucking delicious.

The doctors that suggested lactose intolerance actually thought I may have overwhelmed my body's lactase-producing mechanisms, and it just gave up. I had to cut back on my dairy intake, but I get some of these which come in little tear-open individual packets. I keep a couple of them in a credit card slot in my wallet, as they're not very big, and one of those will ensure I'm fine eating/drinking as much dairy as I want in about a 15-25 minute window. Otherwise, I may get some baaaad gas, severe stomach pain, or defecate in large quantities and/or frequencies in a manner which typically makes me want to take a shower and a nap afterwards.

tl;dr: keep store brand lactase pills in your wallet — cheaper than name brand and very useful. Also, activia yogurt and lactose-free milk are harmless, and a slice of cheese here or there won't kill you or those around you.

Not a strictly culinary answer, but if you aren't able to find a good substitute, consider getting your BF the gift of a good lactase supplement. As a lactose intolerant person, it's a real lifesaver.

I have a cat with IBD, and he has problems with chronic diarrhea/colitis symptoms.

I give him two dietary supplements. One is human grade, one is pet-grade.

Pet grade: Honest Kitchen Perfect Form. This is mainly a fiber supplement, but it also contains slippery elm bark, which works as a lubricant in the digestive tract, which reduces irritation and inflammation. I dose according to the instructions on the can. A $14 can lasted me a full year with daily use.

The human grade: Jarrow S. Boulardii. This is not a pro-biotic, but is a dietary yeast. The whole idea behind this is that your cats gut may not have a proper amount of good gut bacteria. The dietary yeast creates an explosion in good gut bacteria, which reduces inflammation.

I dose this at a near-human dose of 1 pill per day (and they are horse pills even for people), so a $40 bottle lasts 6 months. This is more than you would typically use on a pet---you'd only be using about half a pill. Problem with this stuff is that the MOS is bitter, so most cats won't eat it, you have to pill it. (Some cats are weird, like mine. He'll eat it.) Ideally, you'd buy a $10 bag of size 3 gelatin capsules and re-capsule it. The cat should get 1-2 per day. Warning: it WILL make your cat gassy and give them tummy rumbles until their body adjusts.

For this product, there is also a stop-diarrhea protocol which essentially calls for giving them a dose of this stuff every 4 hours for 24 hours, then dosing 2x/day, until the cat is stable enough to go to once a day.. I did do it after my cat had a particularly bad setback, and it worked.

I have been able to back off the use of these two products in recent weeks. My cat is currently stable using medication and prescription food, so I have been able to reduce the supplements. Ideally, I'd want to wean him off the steroids, but the supplements aren't miracle workers.

I have also tried Nexabiotic, but found that it was not strong enough to do any good for my cat.

The only vet-grade probiotic my vet stocks is Forti-Flora, and it simply didn't work. I found these supplements through a feline IBD support group. My vet had never heard of their use before, but since the ingredients couldn't hurt, she was all for trying them.

If you haven't read this already, you'll find it interesting. Basically the punchline is that if you're glycogen depleted to a significant extent, the majority of the glucose in your system will go toward glycogen replenishment. You can use that to your advantage to time carb intake. I'm not sure that there will be a major difference between glycogen stored and increased serum glucose.

My guess is you could stand to eat a few carbs and not cycle in and out of ketosis, as long as you're getting enough cardio in on top of your other workouts. I've been doing Keto for about three months now, and I'm a climber. I was really interested at in how keto would affect my climbing performance since climbing relies heavily on the phosphogen and the glycolytic systems. Initially my performance did suffer during adaptation. Once I was fat adapted I haven't noticed much of an impact on my climbing ability. I'd be willing to bet that with a little bit more training you'll be able to crank out 50 PU again after your muscles adapt to using more ketones.

As for fuel, I highly recommend the C8 oil that is on the market now. This stuff is the most ketogenic component of MCT oil. I've used this stuff and I feel great when working out. Careful though, it'll lubricate your guts even more than MCT. I take mine in bulletproof coffee, half butter, half C8 and about a tbsp of powdered lecithin.

I use this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050FKPU0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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But I haven't been using it for that long so I can't necessarily recommend it. It came recommended by simpleskincarescience.com. That site has a good article on probiotics. The top one he recommended more was really expensive. So I thought I'd try this one instead. Plus I wanted pills that were easy to swallow.

I read a study that rosacea sufferers saw improvement with L. paracasei. But overall skin health is improved with other strains. I think the simpleskincarescience.com might have a reference to the study.

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I must have these powder greens to go along with my carb reduced, protein and veggies rich diet. These contain a blend of like 54 vegetables and nutrients, are all natural, and will help me get my 5-8 servings of vegetables a day.

I came up with my screen name while browsing reddit while watching The Big Lebowski. It is the name of John Goodmans character.

Thanks for the contest

Yes, you can find it on Amazon. I use it every night.

http://smile.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-5-HTP-100mg-VCaps/dp/B0013OQI1W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412197598&sr=8-1&keywords=5+htp


"5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is the precursor to serotonin. Most people who have carb cravings have them because their serotonin levels fall. Taking 5-HTP will bring them back up. It also helps with sleep. Best time to take it seems to be about 4 or 5 PM for those who go to bed at the standard 10-12 PM. You can move the dose around to find a time that helps the most with your carb cravings yet doesn’t make you sleepy other than when you want to be. "

Completely, late to the party. I recommend taking probiotics! It fixed my constipation! I have a cup of homemade butter milk and also take these probiotics:

PRO-15 Advanced Strength Probiotics recommended by /u/cyanocobalamin


Jarrow Formulas Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS buy cool ship

Elimination diet would be a good thing to try.

I experienced something similar recently and these are what help me:

https://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Saccharomyces-Boulardii-Intestinal-Digestive/dp/B0013OVW0E?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CTCATS4/

White rice, watery fruits (no bananas & dates), cheese, romaine lettuce, curry powder, and avocados are the main things I've found to be safe. Apple juice fasting also helps me a ton. Olive oil had significant effects as well.

Iron can feed pathogens, so try avoiding foods with it.

Thanks for the advice. I was looking to purchase this fish oil supplement; I'm guessing it's pretty new to the market because the company only has one IFOS report and all the reviews on Amazon are pretty recent. I'll ask the company about any 3rd party analysis if the batch/lot number of the bottle I receive is different from the one tested by IFOS.

do other people take fish oil? how have you found it??

while this is a mice study, relating to a specific lupus trigger (silica), i thought it was interesting.
"According to Harkema, the DHA could be changing the way these cells, also known as macrophages, react to the silica in the lungs and somehow alter the immune system's response."

i took some and noticed an improvement, but stopped because i was getting an aftertaste of lemon, which is lame, i know.

i spent ages researching which was best; £40-50 a bottle, but they're amongst the best.
nordic naturals; https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Essential-Fatty-Acid-Nutritional-Supplements-Oils/Nordic-Naturals-Ultimate-Omega-Fish-Soft-Gels/B002CQU564/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1492902398&sr=8-1&keywords=nordic+naturals+oil

Try giving these a shot once. I use to to be the same way with taking a lot of pills. I take 1 of these before i have dairy and im good to go for quite a bit. I can eat a whole pint of ice cream or a large pizza on just 1 pill. You sometimes might have to take 2 depending on how much dairy but its pretty easy to judge and obviously varies for everyone. I found these about 6 years ago and they have been very consistent. You can find them cheaper in most local stores rather than amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Digestive-Advantage-Capsules-Helps-intolerance-Survives-probiotic-96/dp/B001G7QGCM

I acquired some super potent fish oil from Amazon, the difference is night and say so far from 3 days ago when I wasn't taking it. I recommend it to anyone looking for a mood boost. Plus my focus has been super intense with the DHA in it too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GV4O37E/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494606243&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=fish+oil&psc=1

Ok so I saw on amazon it does list it in their list of bacteria. That is really crazy!!!! I am so curious now that I am determined to find out why it’s there!

DrFormulas' Best Probiotics for Women & Men | Nexabiotic Multi Probiotic with Saccharomyces Boulardii, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, B. infantis, Prebiotic 60 Capsules (Not Pearls) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050FKPU0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ktxGDbN9C49SD

That's great. Glad the prebiotics are helping you. I looked into probiotics and used them as well, and for some reason, Saccharomyces Boulardii seems to be different than the rest. Kind of like the Michael Jordan of strains. Also, I noticed that it's not usually included in most multiple probiotics. The reason I brought it up to you is because I see lots of people with SIBO saying, it's gone!!! and if you see anyone talking about stomach upset, it's usually ones that contain MOS giving upset. This is MOS and if you look at the 3rd paragraph you'll see it stated there.

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Check out this one for instance and check the reviews

I am having very good success with Nexabiotic
and
Fitness fiber to feed them

I have been trying to loose weight for a year and after a year all I have to show for it is 12lb of muscle gain and 22 lb of weight loss, which would be great if I wasn't starting at 327lb. I have shed 10 lb in three weeks since I started taking those to. Now Probiotics wont make you loose weight. I have been battling constipation all year. So for me I am trying to correct an imbalance.

This is the one I use and its super nice. Water bloat I take HCTZ but for GI bloat these digestive enzymes w/ probiotics help the most, I have found cinnamon in my food to help too, though to a lesser extent.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RH5K26I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The benefits far outweigh the downsides. The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids for the average person is roughly 15-to-1. Lower ratios are linked to many health benefits [Simopoulos].

That said if you're going to supplement (rather than just eat more fish), do your research and buy a quality brand. Check EPA and DHA content to make sure you're not buying something that's mostly filler. Also, if you're worried about side effects—and possibly absorption rate—find a brand in natural triglyceride form rather than synthetic ethyl esters. NurtaSea and Nordic Naturals are two good options. For the most part, you get what you pay for. Good brands generally aren't cheap.

I think your teeth are fine! Like other said, there's always Invisalign to straighten them.

For whitening, I like to use natural stuff like Activated Charcoal. You break open the pills onto a small dish, wet your toothbrush, brush for about 2-3 minutes. There's really not much of a taste and you get to look like a crazy person with black stuff in your mouth. Rinse and repeat once a week. Whitens little by little over time.

Here's the recipe for re-mineralizing tooth powder:

1.) Use a plastic Tupperware container, don't use anything metal to stir or store the powder (bentonite clay can pull things from metal). Square and shallow seems to work best.

2.) 1/4 - 1/2 cup of Bentonite Clay (depending on the size of your container), this is the brand I use.

3.) 3 - 6 capsules of [activated charcoal] (https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Activated-Charcoal-Capsules/dp/B0006LCQ4Q/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1500301931&sr=1-2&keywords=activated%2Bcharcoal&th=1) - great for whitening - can stain grout so be careful when using! Just gently twist the capsule and dump the contents in with the clay.

4.) Clove and/or cinnamon to taste - optional.

5.) Mix ingredients with a plastic spoon or just put the lid on and shake gently!

How to use:

1.) Dip dry or damp toothbrush in coconut oil - I try for a pea sized amount sometimes more.

2.) Dip coconut oil covered brush in tooth powder, just enough to cover, tap your toothbrush on the edge to remove excess.

3.) Brush. I find it works better for me to spread the tooth powder around on my teeth before turning on my electric brush. Again the charcoal can stain grout, towels, etc. so be careful!

If you don't like or have coconut oil you can always just dip a damp toothbrush in the powder and brush with just that!

As for whitening my husband and I both saw a lot of improvement. He's an ex-smoker and it got rid of the tobacco stains on his front teeth after a month or so of twice daily use but YMMV.

You’re right, something like this is only 50 cents a day.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074N5JZK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1Vn4CbBJH1STV

We buy ones that are more expensive than most but that’s because of the gas and bloating that some of the others give her.

The algae experiment is all about growing our own food. Might as well try something new and see if it works for us. Either way it will be a fun thing to try.

Here's one vegan omega-3 supplement

I think it's possible to go without a B complex, but I supplement advice from a trusted friend, a Phd MD neurologist who noted that a large number of his vegetarian or vegan patients came to him because of conditions caused by B9 deficiency. I don't know if that's the case, but I've been taking it since then.

I was just talking to my roommate about what we are planning to do with our AVB. We decided to use these and makes some caps to take before going out. Just pack that shit in, use a pen cap to press it in. With that amount you could probably make 50-70 (not sure how big that jar is). One of my other friends had some caps and he gave me 2 and the shit hit hard after about 2.5 hours. More bang for your buck.

Thanks for all the feedback. I'll look into the brands you listed. In the mean time, I stumbled on this gem on Amazon: [MiCkey T Eight 100% Pure C-8 Caprylic Acid] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RUCHISS/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_Zh8mxb0P32ZGW). Anyone have experience with this brand?

The marketing is sketchy as fuck, but it gets good reviews on that site and some others I've checked out. It looks to be a similar formulation to Brain Octane (mostly C8), but unlike Bulletproof Exec, these guys actually display their COA loudly and proudly.

sounds like you need to load up your Retinol and Vitamin D stores. Find local farms and only buy from ones that meet your standards for animal treatment. Ruminants are extremely important for holistic farming and bringing life back to the land.



pastured eggs


beef liver pills - https://www.amazon.com/Ancestral-Supplements-Grass-Liver-Desiccated/dp/B01MSBZYQW


cod liver oil - https://www.amazon.com/Rosita-Extra-Virgin-Liver-Softgels/dp/B01LYYKULV/

Wild Salmon - Omega 3's (epa+dha) are extremely important for brain health.


Read Weston Price's book - Nutrition and Physical Degeneration



This is a good interview form Lierre Keith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFm2QLLuh6I

When I did some searching a while back, I found Dr. Tobias.

I'm not 100% convinced that fish oil isn't just a scam, but the Dr. Tobias gets really good reviews on all the fronts people care about, and is reasonably cheap.

Yea just make your own. I buy some trim from my dispensary and some coconut oil and some of these little guys from amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/did/B000OSQS4U

And then one of these guys :
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000PBX3GC

and you will be making weed pills to your hearts delight.

For anyone severly lactose intolerant like I am, this is the best pill to take (much better than lactaid)
http://www.amazon.com/Digestive-Advantage-Lactose-Capsules-32-Count/dp/B001G7QGCM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342589585&sr=8-1&keywords=lactose+defense+formula

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have any advice regarding multi vitamins for a 35 year old male, runs every other day, upper body workouts on run days, lower body on off, 6 days a week? Currently I'm taking a multi vitamin that I purchased from GNC by ORB Wellness that also has fish oil in it and is also supposed to be extended release.

To save a little cash I was planning on splitting up the multivitamin and fish oil. I found some of these locally on sale and I'm looking to combine it with a quality multivitamin.

Orb Wellness multi

https://www.gnc.com/other-multivitamin-formulas/537605.html?cgid=other-multivitamin-formulas#start=8

Fish Oil

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014LDT0ZM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

THANK YOU. I did not know that. The actual product I use (as cheesy as the title is) is Rave-On. Its a mixture of 5-htp, antioxidants, and electrolytes. I use it after single night shows and love it. But I will def look into that because that does make me nervous. Thanks for looking out for a brother!

http://www.amazon.com/Rave-ON-90-Capsules/dp/B00BHMCAWQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01

5htp supplements you can buy a 30ct bottle for like $8 at walmart. honestly those help me alot, really helps with the cloudliness and just overall mood. its really hard to consistently making critical decisions game to game without something giving out later on in the day. drink water, avoid caffeine and nicotine if possible. get out of the arena from time to time. sometimes i get a bit anxious if im inside the whole time for a tournament. good luck.

Adderall XR can be removed from the capsule! Keep it tilted vertically to avoid spillage, and slowly squeeze/pull the top portion of the capsule off. You can do it over a bowl or plate just to be safe.

Then you can either take the beads by sprinkling them onto something like applesauce (or anything else, really). Or, you can pour the contents of each into empty veggie capsules, like these.

Hope that helps!

Right now i'm taking align because my doctor recommended it - I have been on it for about 3-4 weeks now and I haven't really seen much improvements. I was taking some other probiotic before that for a month but didn't see too much improvement either.

I just purchased https://smile.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Whole-Probiotic-Supplement/dp/B000GWG8FS?_encoding=UTF8&keywords=probiotic&qid=1486688706&ref_=sr_ph_1_s_it&sr=sr-1&th=1 one because it was cheaper and not sure if it would help or not. I used also eat LOTS of greek yogurt (which I haven't been eating recently) as well.

I don't eat beans too much these days but do eat a lot of broccoli/cauliflower/etc and what not. I'm trying to cut them out of my diet for obvious reasons.

• Magnesium - Buy on Amazon - Labdoor Review
  
• Gastrointestinal side-effects, like diarrhea and bloating, are more common when magnesium oxide or magnesium chloride are supplemented, due to the lower absorption rates of these two forms. In general, magnesium citrate is a good choice for supplementation.
  
• Vitamin D - Labdoor Review and Purchase
  
• If there's only one supplement you're taking for your health and your diet is decent, it should probably be Vitamin D. I highly recommend taking Vitamin D instead of a multivitamin most of the time.
  
• Fish Oil - Buy on Amazon - Labdoor Rankings
  
• Fish oil provides a variety of benefits when supplemented, particularly when the ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the body is almost equal (1:1). The average diet (red meat, eggs, and so forth) are high in omega-6 fatty acids, which is why fish oil is recommended (to balance the ratio).
  
• A ratio of roughly 1:1 is associated with healthier blood vessels, a lower lipid count and a reduced risk for plaque buildup. Fish oil can also decrease the risk of diabetes and several forms of cancer, including breast cancer.
  
• It should be noted that fish oil can also reduce triglycerides in people with high triglyceride levels. However, it can also increase cholesterol, so care should be taken before supplementing fish oil for this purpose.
  
  Note: The indented bullet points are quotes from the corresponding examine.com articles, not my words.
  
  Those are what I take, though I've only recently started adding fish oil. You can find a decent article here with more information and other supplements to consider. If you're curious about more details information on supplements, definitely check out examine.com. It's a fantastic resource.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HI0CKS?pc_redir=1412320608&robot_redir=1

Worth every penny, and somethimg moms love to buy off a wish list!

On the advice of a CA I got some Ashwaganda and 5-HTP and I have to be honest I think it helps.

If nothing else It gives you a sense of being proactive.

I use Mickey T 8 - cheapest C-8 MCT I could find on amazon. There are a lot of other 'MCT Oils' on there, but I was looking for predominantly c-8.


Mickey 8 is great IMO. Also never had an issue with bottling or quality, or anything (and if there was, I know amazon would sort it out). Link below


http://www.amazon.com/MiCkey-Eight-32oz-AMAZON-Caprylic/dp/B00RUCHISS

I also bought a little squeeze bottle so I could easily put the right amount of MCT in.

http://www.amazon.com/Soft-Style-B22-Applicator-Bottle/dp/B001MP5X2M?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

I'm lactose intolerant as well (though ice cream affects me less badly than straight milk). I just buy these off amazon. Not a bad price for being able to ingest sweet, delicious dairy products again. Just pop one right before you eat anything milk related.

Falanor, I'm in the same boat as you. I found out I was lactose intolerant about 11 years ago, but I couldn't even eat cheese or yogurt. My friends used to say I was more like "lactose xenophobic". Anyway, I found these pills some years back, and they let me tolerate some cheese and some yogurt. You might give them a try.

link

You should be able to find them at a local supermarket for ~$8/box.

RaveON

I usually redose 2 or 3 times throughout the night. We normally end up residing a couple times throughout the evening. 8pm, 11:30, 3:00am. Ready to come down when the sun starts coming up. Granted, we aren't usually at a rave or dance party but at a private residence with close friends. We drink a large amount of water, but you'll want to drink even more if you are dancing all night.

I've been using this one on subscribe and save which makes it $0.50 for a daily serving. Although I did find this one which seems higher quality, albeit more expensive. If anyone can recommend a better green powder that's not too expensive, I'd be willing to try it.

Hey, I'm extremely lactose intolerant so feel free to ask me any questions. Having a stomach ache within 20 minutes of diarrhea seems pretty reasonable. And typically if your diarrhea is extremely watery and runny its typically from the milk. I think as soon as your body realizes it can't digest the lactose it begins to just dump it from your system.

If you want some good solutions, I've been taking these pills for a year now and they work great, you can take 1 every other day and you don't need to worry about dairy


http://www.amazon.com/Digestive-Advantage-Probiotic-Capsules-Supplement/dp/B001G7QGCM

just wondering why that brand over this one? it has the most reviews and is a best seller.... Granted that sometimes does not mean any thing, just curious of your thoughts..

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Tobias-Strength-Burpless-NSF-Certified/dp/B00CAZAU62/

I've been taking these for 3 months and have noticed no rise in my BG. http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Fish-Triple-Strength-Burpless/dp/B00CAZAU62/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1456948800&sr=8-1&keywords=dr+tobias+omega+3 They came highly recommended since they have no fishy taste and don't cause burping. The pills are a bit large but if you tilt your head down instead of back, they're pretty easy to swallow.

• Apple or banana (for potassium. Coconut Water is nice too.)
  
• Some almonds, cashews, or walnuts (protein, energy)
  
• Some quick cooking oats RAW (if more than 30min before training)
  
• A spoon of raw honey (energy)
  
• Spoon of coconut oil (energy)
  
• "Amazing Grass" (Good way to start day, and it forces me to wash it down with a ton of water.)
  
  
  I don't eat everything on this list. It depends on my time, or how I'm feeling; but I tend to mix it up, and stick to things that are easily digestible and can be utilized efficiently.
  
  Other than that, I personally don't like eating "meals" before workouts or training. That's why everything I eat tends to be light, simple, and serves a purpose for the workout. AFTER the workout/training, then it's time for MEAT!
  
  Edit Wording.

You need at least 500mg of EPA and 250mg of DHA daily. It can do wonders, reduce cellular inflammation, boost your immune system, Testosterone levels, etc.

According to Lyle McD's RFLD e-book, he says:
"Recent research has found that the body will saturate tissue
levels of the EPA and DHA at an intake of roughly 1.8 grams EPA and 1.2 grams of DHA."

Most cheap products don't have a good amount of EPA-DHA in it! Also, most brands have unwanted levels of heavy metals! The best ones are filtered and more expansive. You should shop carefully.

https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Fish-Pills-Counts-Health-Supporting/dp/B00CAZAU62/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445008224&sr=8-1&keywords=fish+oil

^^ This one is high quality.

What about something like this: Ancestral Supplements Grass Fed Beef Liver (Desiccated) — Natural Iron, Vitamin A, B12 for Energy (180 Capsules) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSBZYQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_q16SCbBD17F70

Your gut biome. The intestinal flora. Probiotics. Start taking a good one would by mynsuggestion. I take this one by the handful atm since my biome was DESTROYED by antibiotics a while back.

NewRhythm Probiotics 50 Billion... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DZQLPQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

They help to fight off bad critters and make a happy belly. Also, look up on instagram ‘medical medium.’ He’ll make you rethink things a little 👌🏽👍🏽

I hope this helps 🗿

Ps. If you get them, start lightly. A little may go a long way. Everyone responds different so just put your toes in before you jump in. I’m a really extreme case...and crazy cuz of it🙋🏻‍♂️

Have you tried any supplements?

I’m about 3 weeks into carnivore and week 2 was absolute hell on my stomach.

I did some research and added the following supplements and I’m back to all good. They aid with animal fat digestion. I added the iron because I feel it helps with PMS emotional symptoms.

I also did a 24 Hour fast with just bone broth, which helped too - a reset kind of. And 1 Metamucil tablet a day for 3-4 days.

lipase

ox bile

iron

Good luck!

I will very very very strongly recommend Schiff's Lactose Defense Probiotic. Lactaid did not work for me, and I can eat half a pizza with this without issue. Sold at Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens, and probably more.

Swanson 16 Strain is a good value.

Prebiotics are good to take also, I use inulin powder in my morning smoothie then take Zenwise Enzymes before dinner.

Thanks for the response! Are those green powders similar to something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grass-SuperFood-Original-Servings/dp/B00112ILZM/ref=pd_sim_gro_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=07PP5820WNHRA4JH98F9

or are they something different that I could take alongside it. They seem pretty intense which is actually what I'm looking for, but I'm just trying to make sure I understand the spectrum of things I could be buying so I can cover it all.

I can't promise this will help, but I had an awful yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis (I didn't ever go to the doctor) that lasted months! I was trying everything: garlic, apple cider vinegar, greek yogurt.. you name it. I finally stumbled upon Boric Acid. That link is to some boric acid suppositories specifically marketed for BV or yeast infections, but I just ordered the boric acid powder and put them in empty 0 or 00 size gel capsules. I ordered it from amazon but they might have it at your local pharmacy. Either way, it was amazing. Seriously night and day after just two or three days of use.

I suggest putting the suppositories in at night, as they make you INSANELY wet.

Also, I'm not a doctor, but it does seem like you might have an allergy, IBS, or some kind of inflammatory bowel disorder. Maybe try a serious elimination diet and slowly add things back in?
Good luck!

Edit: here's a link to the regular boric acid powder and the empty gel capsules I just used a knife to dump the powder in the capsules, it doesn't have to be precise, you can do two if you can't get the capsules very full, it won't hurt you.

I have tried so many supplements, probiotics, digestive enzymes and prescription medications that it's ridiculous. Lomotil helps a tad but not enough, and it's not something I want to take every day. But then someone on here suggested Saccharomyces Boulardii (I take this one http://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Sacharomyces-Boulardii-Capsules/dp/B0013OVW0E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426438763&sr=8-1&keywords=saccharomyces+boulardii) and it has made a world of difference. Thank you, whoever you were, for the suggestion. Finally I can keep food inside me long enough for it to do some good.

Everyone should have active charcoal for this very reason. As soon as you eat something questionable or raw like this, pop one or two and you don't have to worry about it anymore. If you take it within 30 minutes you should be ok... After that active charcoal probably won't work. Also works on pets that eat something they shouldn't. So take some random internet strangers advice and add it to your next Amazon purchase.

First off, you are adorable.

I am very much a planner, so I plan, overplan, and plan some more. I've been eating healthfully, working out, keeping up my skincare routine. Making lists of what I need to bring in general, then making more lists of what I need to buy, and where to buy it, what I already have. Planning outfits for all weather conditions. A few days before the festival I'll check the weather and finalize the outfits, so I can just put them on without worrying about what I look like (not bringing a mirror).

If you couldn't tell already, I'm a little extra, so I'll be getting my nailzzzz did beforehand. I also get a spray tan (don't judge - it gives me confidence to wear less clothing and less makeup, without the risk of skin cancer). Beforehand I shave everything needed to shave, exfoliate, pluck eyebrows, do a facemask. On the morning of travel, I take my last shower and blowout my hair (as girly as I seem, there's a good chance I don't take a real shower at the festival, lol).

I'll also start taking 5htp a few days before. I ordered this, it got great reviews.

I usually do this before every vacation, but I clean my whole apartment. There's nothing better to come back to when you are dead tired and have been sleeping outside for a week. Seriously.

Not my first festival but my first hula!!! Can't wait to get weird with you beautiful people.

I've been taking this one for a while. It has a good EPA/DHA amount for the price per serving: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074N5JZK8

I've also heard this one is pretty good: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LL7AXE

Unfortunately, you'll find the algal supplements are noticeably pricier than their flax seed counterparts.

I had this problem, so badly, starting when i turned 26 or so.... would wake up feeling horrible.
I eventually found it was due to my terrible diet. This helps the most i've found (I'm 31)

Drink this before bed,
https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grass-SuperFood-Original-Servings/dp/B00112ILZM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it/159-3345370-9700708?ie=UTF8&qid=1474343839&sr=8-1&keywords=amazing+grass

also take some sort of pro-biotic - like the "Go Live" brand stuff.

instead of amazing grass, you can eat an avacado instead.

Good luck man!

Dr Tobias Fish Oil.


Scored well on labdoor.com ratings as well IIRC.


Dr. Tobias Omega 3 Fish Oil Triple Strength 180 Caps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CAZAU62/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WpEoybR83VWDR

When I asked my sister-in-law, who is a natural wellness coach, about probiotics she said I didn't have to necessarily take the refrigerated ones, but did recommend two specific brands: these and these.

Yea thats kind of why i tried to rank what I thought helped me the most. Honestly it could be one, or all of them - im not really sure i just threw everything in the kitchen sink at it.

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I read examine.com a lot when looking up supplements. The sad piece is most supplements do little to nothing - assuming your diet is on point. Two supps I have found with good evidence to support there purported benefits are Vit D & Fish Oil. Vit D I take because I live in the Northeast US, so sunlight this time of year is sparse. Fish oil is supposedly good for skin barrier repair - along with heart/brain health. I eat a tremendous amount of fish but it doesnt hurt popping a pill every morning. Heres the brand i take

https://www.amazon.com/Tobias-Strength-Burpless-Non-GMO-NSF-Certified/dp/B00CAZAU62

https://www.amazon.com/Tobias-Strength-Burpless-Non-GMO-NSF-Certified/dp/B00CAZAU62

Yeah, I didn't know pills existed for a while either. At my local publix, I found Lactase pills next to the upset stomach/diarrhea medicine. It should be in the medicine area, around stuff like pepto bismol and immodium.

In my CVS it's in a similar area, next to stomach medicine stuff. Or uh..amazon even? Huh, that's a surprise, last time I checked a few months ago, I couldn't find any on amazon. Cool.

I just went through this! That stuff turned into SLUDGE.

I know you’re already done, but for those that run into this in the future, here’s what I did:

I went out and bought empty capsules, measured out 5 mg (my recommended daily dose), scooped them into the pills, and took them with my antibiotics dose.

Based on the size of the pills I bought, 5mg fit into 5-6 pills total (depending on how packed they were), so I could take 2 pills 3x a day with my 3x a day antibiotics.

Also, I noticed one of them came out whole in a BM, so from then on I made sure not to close the cap too tight. That seemed to do the trick.

These aren’t the exact brand I got at the store, but same size.

Good fish oil brand?

I was thinking this or this - latter being the better deal

http://www.amazon.com/RaveAid-All-One-Supplement-Vitamins/dp/B00B2XV82I/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_i

Better link as I'm also curious about /r/MDMA thoughts on this.

This is another "rave pill", only with more vitamins in it.

http://www.amazon.com/Rave-ON-90-Capsules/dp/B00BHMCAWQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1377838809&sr=1-1&keywords=rave+on

The only problem I see with these kinds of pills is you're not supposed to take 5HTP before, during, or even after comedown. You gotta wait to take it like 6-8 hours after you've fully sobered up. Everything else I can see being beneficial though

yeah, don't smoke ABV, don't smoke tobacco. at this point it sounds like you just want to roll something, which i cannot relate with (because i don't smoke tobacco). there are a myriad of other uses for abv, pick one like capsules which is easy as fuck http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OSQS4U?keywords=oo%20vegetable%20capsules&qid=1449950767&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

Before the roll:

Tempo: Festival Prep | Pre-Festival, Rave, and Party Supplement
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0754PS8YH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wBZRCb90BZB8N

After the roll:

Rave ON: Rave Recovery (90 caps)- 5-HTP, Antioxidants, and Electrolytes
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BHMCAWQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nAZRCbXHTPR6D

I use this brand: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014LDT0ZM?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

I’ve been taking fish oil for years and have used a variety of brands. Have found this to be one of the best. My research suggests the highest EPA/DHA ratio you can find the better to address depression/anxiety/inflammation. It’s not cheap, but I think it’s worth buying.

I used Osmocote Plus and these gel caps. I bought 2lbs of osmocote and used barely a third of it to fill 500 gel caps. And from what I can tell, my plants are doing pretty well with them. Total cost for ~500 tabs: $20, plus lots of leftover osmocote for more caps if I somehow ever need more than 500.

If coffee isn't cutting it for you, try this. I tried it because of another teacher's recommendation. It gives you a nice, consistent boost that lasts.

This is one of the best quality oils you can get.

https://www.amazon.com/Naturals-Supplement-Softgels-Concentration-Burpless/dp/B014LDT0ZM

You can check out lab tested reviews for most supplements at labdoor.com

If you don't actually need a multivitamin then no need to get one. I've read something along the lines of extra vitamins when not needed can just help stuff grow that you don't want or need to grow, such as tumours.

Sounds like you're eating something that doesn't agree with you. What are you eating more of these days? What kind of protein (im assuming youre taking protein powder) are you using? Anyways, I'd recommend you try this and/or this.

start taking this stuff it helps with memory and shit, and its good for a bunch of other crap too

my g/f works at an organic and health food store and makes me take stuff like this, but it actually really does help

May I suggest a probiotic for your lactose intolerance. It's something you take daily, but I find it works much better than taking lactase with each dairy consumption. Plus, I find it to be much cheaper if you're planning on having dairy daily anyway. I will warn you though, that you should wait 3 or 4 days after starting before consuming dairy and those first few days were filled with bloating and gas (though not as bad as eating dairy without anything).

I don't know if he'd like to try them or if they'd work for him, but after YEARS of telling my boyfriend something was up with his tummy troubles, we found he was lactose intolerant, too. So we picked up some lactose tablets from Walmart and then from Kirkland/Costco and I've got to say, they seem to help. :)

You beat me to it, wondering where I can find these lol.

edit: seems like some otc meds.

http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-L-Tyrosine-500mg-120-Capsules/dp/B0013OUPSE

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-5-HTP-100mg-VCaps/dp/B0013OQI1W

Activated Charcoal - Take one of these capsules apart and make a paste. Apply it to the bite and let it dry. I do it right before jumping in the shower because this stuff gets everywhere, but it works really good.

edit: whoops, i meant this is my favorite http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-DHA-500-180-Softgels/dp/B003O1U77I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418080303&sr=8-1&keywords=now+dha-500

dha 500, which is what you really want. total 750mg combined dha/epa per 1,000mg, meaning not much wasted space.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006LCQ4Q?pc_redir=1406881398&robot_redir=1 it's not a whitening strip but they are AMAZING!!!! Open the capsule and rub onto teeth then spit out. Doesn't damage your teeth or gums and you'll see results in about 5 minutes. It won't hurt you if swallowed either though. Doesn't stain stuff. Plus waaay cheaper than the standard whitening strip.

I do take probiotics but I don't find that it particularly helpful with PCOS.

I use Whey Protein Isolate (any brand should work, check the ingredients) which doesn't have lactase and has never caused me issues as a lactose intolerant gal.

Also, if you are lactose intolerant and haven't tried using lactase pills, you really should. I had to stop eating cheese/ice cream/milk products when I became lactose intolerant, but then I discovered these pills and now I just pop one and get to enjoy these foods again.

This might interest you - I add this green powder to my smoothies. You could probably take a smoothie recipe you already like, add a scoop of this and not even notice. It also tastes good mixed with Naked Juice (the green kind), but that stuff is high in sugar and calories.
https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grass-SuperFood-Original-Servings/dp/B00112ILZM/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483470284&sr=8-3&keywords=green+powder

I've ordered it from amazon a few times now - this kind works wonders for me and isn't very pricey. If you have Prime, it ships free too.

when im on a health kick i drink amazing grass and the stuff is decent. i've always hated the taste of grass drinks but if you get the lemon lime version and mix it with a packet of the true lemon drink mix its kinda good in a weird way x.O

you could consider buying some super greens mix powder (https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grass-Superfood-Original-Servings/dp/B00112ILZM/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504018276&sr=8-3&keywords=super%2Bgreens%2Bpowder&th=1) and using the container to store the kratom in.

kratom and the green mix powder look virtually identical.

Pick Any that are highly reviewed, have a wide variety of strains, have a high count, and seem high quality. This one looks pretty good. Some suggest refrigeration so just check it out on the label.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B071DZQLPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_8N-SCbE159V1M

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RH5K26I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0BLxzbNK69NTE

Those are the ones I took, but I didn't take them very regularly. I'm no longer sure how effective they were.

I don't take it for Asthma, only as a general supplement for nutritional purposes, but I use THIS brand off of amazon.

Algae based DHA and EPA. Might be worth trying if you want to get rid of or at least reduce your fish intake.

Try Quest Nutrition MCT Powder https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016APVE5S/
MiCkey T Eight Pure C-8 Caprylic Acid MCT
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RUCHISS/

Both are good and won't give you disaster pants.

Yes. When I do I use 100 mg of 5 HTP when this happens. I would try this before any sleep medication. As I'll crib from the Wiki, it's a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate to serotonin and melatonin from tryptophan. Basically it will cause your body to develop serotonin and melatonin, which will slow your mind down and make you be able to fall asleep.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5-Hydroxytryptophan

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-5-HTP-100mg-VCaps/dp/B0013OQI1W

1. Omega Via Fish Oil:
   
   https://www.amazon.com/OmegaVia-Ultra-Concentrated-Omega-3-Enteric-Certified/dp/B00CJKJK1E
   
   
2. ATP Lab's Liquid Omega 3 (Highly recommend if you plan on taking high dosages):
   
   
   https://atplab.com/product/omega-3/
   
   
3. ATP Lab's Omega Pure:
   
   
   https://atplab.com/product/omega-pure/
   
   
4. Viva labs's fish oil (most affordable with decent quality):
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Viva-Naturals-Omega-Supplement-Capsules/dp/B014LDT0ZM
   
   
   
   
   
   Word of advice: whatever you end up getting, make sure it's pharmaceutical grade at least.

I'd take the fish oil as well. This looks like it doesn't have any EPA and only 50mg of DHA, which is fairly low.

You may also want to upgrade your fish oil, if it doesn't have a great EPA/DHA ratio. Nordic naturals makes a good product.

Amazon is just spooky. I go from the comment in alien blue to my Amazon app to get links for them and they were all already on the front page.

fish oil Some brands can taste... well, fishy. But these don't.

vitamin d

zma

Multivitamin is just a gnc mega man that I buy at Sam's Club or Costco.

Bean-zyme

Beano

Digestive Advantage Once Daily Gas Defense Formula

Activate Charcoal

Search these products for digestive enzymes

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Activated-Charcoal-Capsules/dp/B0006LCQ4Q/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=activated+charcoal+capsules&qid=1562459159&s=gateway&sr=8-3 I was using these capsules and taking out the powder to make my own mask for the night. Do you think it's better if I just get a mask that already contains activated charcoal instead?

Some people rave about the pork clouds.

http://www.amazon.com/Pork-Clouds-Rosemary-Salt-Bags/dp/B00JPPLOB0

Some other ideas:

• coconut flour
  
• coconut oil
  
• Great Lakes Gelatin - Green cannister (search for glycine and gelatin in Keto forum to read about why you might want to eat it) - http://www.amazon.com/Great-Lakes-Collagen-Hydrolysate-Unflavored/dp/B005KG7EDU
  
• The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living by Volek and Phinney
  
• Probiotics - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082DDQH6 or http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GWG8FS
  
• Krill Oil for omega 3 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TBCT4G
  
  

Lactose pills dude.. They work like magic, take 1/2 before any meal with lactose, and your fine.

You don't have to be lactose intolerant. Simply buy this and take 1 pill per day. After 6-8 weeks you should no longer be lactose intolerant.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G7QGCM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was lactose intolerant for nearly 40 years. Went through a box of lactaid a week. I stumbled upon those probiotics last July. I took them daily for 3 months, and after 2 months I was cured. I haven't taken them at all in the last 3+ months and I am still cured! Best $30 you'll ever spend.

Look into Ancestral Supplements Grass Fed Beef Liver. You're basically getting all the benefits of eating liver without actually eating liver. You may still have to cut out coffee, but I've seen a major difference. I don't generally succumb to the placebo effect. The reviews sucked me in (I've never been a vitamin\supplement taker) and I have to agree with them. It's been about two months.

I take the Bone Marrow as well and good god, I have more range of motion and less joint pain that at any time in life. I tend to be really seized up. Even chiropractors can't or have an extremely difficult time popping my joints. A week of this and I was popping all over, including my lower back where I have the most problems. The popping settled down and now I just have what feels like incredible range of motion for me.

If you do try them I would love to know if your iron levels actually go up, assuming you get it tested on a semi-regular basis.

Yes, I take 2 of these a day and since taking them I feel mentally clearer. No side effects that I've determined.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003O1U77I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Which probiotic did you use? I had good results with this one which had like 23 strains

http://www.amazon.com/Multi-probiotic-Lactobacillus-Bifidobacterium-Saccharomyces-Delayed-Release/dp/B0050FKPU0

I’ve been taking these for months and zero fish taste/burps:

Omega 3 Fish Oil 2250mg - High EPA 1200MG + DHA 900MG Triple Strength Burpless Capsules - Arazo Nutrition (120 Count) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GV4O37E

Thanks! I used Labdoor and found a highly rated one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014LDT0ZM

Here's the [Osmocote] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GTDGMHC?cache=6df3a3724bef34449ff2bc32b2988ed3&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1410485658&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1). The packaging is different than what I have, but it's likely they've just changed it since I purchased the stuff. I put it in these capsules. You don't have to use vegetarian capsules, I just don't like the idea of having gelatin in my aquariums. If you fill the capsule, you should be able to get away with one near each amazon sword, and then spaced out about 6-8 inches apart. Closer if you have lots of heavy root feeders.

As for the last part of your question, I'm not sure what you mean. Are you asking if it effects the PH? I haven't had any issues with it effecting any water conditions at all. Be aware though if too much of this stuff is exposed to the water, you may have algae issues arise. Be sure to put it deep enough to not pop back up!

I've always been a little iffy when it came to lactose products, so when I started Keto Chow with heavy cream I was taking Digestive Advantage Lactose Defense just in case. Turns out it wasn't necessary. Cheeses and other ket-friendly dairy products are pretty low in lactose anyways. I really think all the carbs in my old diet was the root cause of my digestive issues and probably had little to do with lactose.

Thank you! I’ve been taking SIBOtic https://www.amazon.com/Priority-One-Vitamins-SIBOticTM-Caps/dp/B07C8M9NNZ, Colon RX https://catalog.designsforhealth.com/colonrx, Regen RX Bile Ducts https://www.amazon.com/Bile-Ducts-RegenRx-Apex-Energetics/dp/B00FK9V4IS, and Futureplex Antitox https://www.drcousensonlinestore.com/Apex-Energetics-Futureplex-Heavy-Antitox-1-oz-p/hevanti.htm. Before this I was and continue taking Zenwise Digestive Enzymes before every meal https://www.amazon.com/Zenwise-Health-Digestive-Prebiotics-Probiotics/dp/B00RH5K26I. The Colon RX helped a LOT and I take 2 twice a day. Let me know if you have any other questions!

Wheatgrass powder. Very popular because it's so healthy. http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grass-SuperFood-Original-Servings/dp/B00112ILZM

What kind of probiotics would you recommend? I still have a week left of Bacillus coagulans, it hasn't been working for awhile so I was thinking of switching to S. boulardii + MOS. I also have Advanced Multi-Billion Dophilus.

> look for an S Boulardii specific probiotic

Could you get this from Amazon and still have it work? I'm talking about the Jarrow brand you mention, this one. Does it have to remain cold like (seemingly) most probiotics or does this work at room temp?

I've been taking about 500mg dha with 250epa 2x daily with breakfast and dinner for about a year and I consider it to be one of the most powerful nootropics in existence that have no drawbacks associated with it. EE form is fine, cheap too. Here is what I use.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003O1U77I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Personally, I use this 2x a day during periods of not wanting to eat veggies. I got the idea from T-Nation's Velocity Diet. I've tried other greens supplements and this was my favorite.

https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grass-SuperFood-Original-Servings/dp/B00112ILZM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1465847565&sr=8-1&keywords=superfood

Consider the following an extremely half-assed DIY self-experiment -- complete with a lack of follow-up testing right now -- but I had some strange "low-normal" iron levels in my bloodwork late last year, including ferritin. I wasn't wild about the bio-availability debate with supplements, so I decided to take a "food forward" approach with it and deliberately up iron-rich foods (like cooking spinach-beef meatballs in tomato sauce in a cast iron pan, haha - or less extreme, making breakfast cookies with oats and a lot of blackstrap molasses).

I've been supplementing with beef liver pills the last 4-5 months and anecdotally, they seem slightly helpful. At some point I'll recheck bloodwork. I like this approach, though, because it provides a spectrum of nutrients and I don't have to feel bad about not eating liver more frequently now.

This is the best quality fish oil money can buy you. There are more reviews on the ".com" version of Amazon, but you can only order stuff in Europe from fhe ".co.uk" one.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B002CQU564/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421497374&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Activated charcoal tablets- ever seen those $10 hangover cure juices from fancy juice bars? This is what’s in them. It helps filter toxins and undigested alcohol from your liver! Pop a couple before sleeping, a couple more in the morning, drink lots of water.

Nature's Way Charcoal Activated; 560 mg Charcoal per serving; 100 Capsules (Packaging May Vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006LCQ4Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7L03CbPMN6EJE

Some algae have EPA, like this supplement for example https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074N5JZK8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Do you have an allergy or are you just lactose intolerant? If it is lactose intolerance you can get lactase in pill form like here. Just take one or two before a meal and you can drink as much milk as you want.

As a fairly recent probiotic convert, I think they're a major facet of health that people neglect.

iLLyNoiZe has a solid bit of info. I'd also recommend reading the strains within certain probiotics. The approach here is that you can find what in particular you need. Specific strains have specific things they target, and getting a feel for these can help you troubleshoot any problems (or possibly narrow things down if you need to switch brands for any reason). This is more of a longer-term recommendation, of course! Good to make note of stuff that works, I figure.

Just for curiosity's sake, I'm using this stuff:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H61ZBZU

... although, based on Labdoor info, I'm probably going to switch over to this (or Garden of Life) once my bottle runs out:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050FKPU0

I'm thinking something more like this

Why didn't you take lactase to help with the process of drinking milk?

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G7QGCM/

My doc didn't make a specific recommendation, but I'm using one that's got several strains in it as opposed to a single strain one (i.e. one that is exclusively L. acidophilus). I ordered this one: [Check this out: NewRhythm Probiotics 50 Billion CFU 20 Strains, 60 Veggie Caps...] (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B071DZQLPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdo_t1_kVPKAb3326AHE) because it contains a good variety including several types of Bifidobacteria, which KellyMom says is useful for preventing thrush.

Everyone should have activated charcoal on hand, since its not that easy to find when you suddenly need it. Here's some reviews

http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Activated-Charcoal-Capsules/dp/B0006LCQ4Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1330881503&sr=1-1

I use two tablespoon scoops. I mix it with 1 tsp of glutamine, 1 tsp of BCAA, and I also add a tablespoon of this green mix (https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grass-Superfood-Organic-Powder/dp/B00112ILZM/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1535984356&sr=8-3&keywords=green+mix) ..

I find if I shake it really hard and chug it, it isn't so miserable... but yeah, it does have that sandy consistency.

like this Activated Charcoal a "healt suplement "

http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Veg-Capsules-Capsules-250-Count/dp/B000OSQS4U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398122298&sr=8-1&keywords=gel+caps. Anything like that.

Some headshops/tabacco stores carry them. You can also get them at natural foods/health stores.

Buy on Amazon

I like these.
Ihttps://www.amazon.com/Dr-Tobias-Strength-Burpless-NSF-Certified/dp/B00CAZAU62/ref=pd_nav_hcs_bia_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5Y5Q41Y15MFVZF3DB2NF

I use MiCkey T Eight oil and I like it quite a bit, never tried any powders.

MiCkey T Eight

Why couldn't you have just bought one like this?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GV4O37E/