2023 SUPPLEMENT GUIDE (Which Supplements | What Age)
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Published 2023-06-11
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When it comes to deciding which supplements to take and at what age to start taking them, I felt there was a need for an official supplement checklist. Something that could be used as a guide for years to come that would help you decide which workout supplements and vitamins were going to be helpful to you, specific to your goals and your age. Here we are going to cover what Amazon has determined are the top 14 categories of supplements according to the popularity of them based on those people using them.
We start the list off where many people start off their day, with a multi-vitamin. This is something that I look at as an insurance policy for covering the broad gaps in your not so perfect nutrition plan is creating right now. The issue with many multi-vitamins is that they are almost too broad, including many times vitamins and minerals that conflict with the absorption of one another in the same pill. That said, they are remarkably safe and are popular amongst all of the age groups covered in this video (and even those younger than discussed).
Next up we have specialty vitamins. This is best determined by identifying specific deficiencies via either a blood panel or obvious signs and symptoms, and then addressing them with individual vitamins and micronutrients. This includes things like vitamin D, iron, potassium, vitamin C, etc. There are many causes of nutrient deficiency, but the most important thing is that you don’t ignore yours if they are present.
Next we have to talk about protein powder. This is the most popular workout supplement on the market by far, for good reason. We can all agree that having enough protein in our diets is critical to building the most amount of muscle possible from our workouts. I actually don’t view protein supplements as supplements, but rather as an alternate source of protein to chicken, beef or fish. In fact, it is most of the time the most convenient way for us to make sure we’re hitting our daily protein requirements of around 1 gram per pound of bodyweight. The key here is choosing a high quality formula. ATHLEAN-Rx Pro-30G is at the top of the heap when it comes to this. It’s made from only the highest quality sources of protein and has an industry leading 30 grams of protein in every serving. You can find it at the link above.
Continuing on, we hit a run of three closely related supplements in purpose that are very different from each other in function and safety. This includes TRT, SARMS and Testosterone Boosters. First of all, the first two are so readily available and used these days that they have become almost confused by many, especially the younger population, that they act as if they are on a par with protein. These are not. They are medically prescribed substances and in the case of SARMS, not even medically approved for healthy use.
Back to the more traditional supplements we discuss the use of melatonin. This natural sleep aid is safe for all ages but must be used in proper dosages and is therefore best that you get the advice of your physician. That said, the increased use of electronics and devices late at night create sleep disturbances due to the over exposure to blue light. Rather than turn to a supplement to help you sleep better you’d be better off following the advice of Dr. Andrew Huberman who suggests that getting early sunlight exposure every morning can help to restore normal circadian rhythms and more restful sleep.
Turning back to the workout supplements we have to address creatine. Notice I didn’t point out the specific form of creatine since there are so many. Whether you take creatine monohydrate, creatine hcl or even buffered creatine, they all work the same and have the same end result - improved force and power generation in every workout, faster replenishment of ATP, increased intramuscular hydration and increased muscle size. The determining factor between taking one form or another has to do with the potential for bloating or gut disturbance that some experience with monohydrate. If that is you, you should look into taking creatine HCL which has a higher absorbability and can be taken in lower dosages (2-3 grams vs 5 grams for monohydrate).
There are many more supplements covered here so you'll want to watch the whole video. Remember to subscribe and turn on your notifications!
Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS served as both the head physical therapist and assistant strength coach for the New York Mets. Jeff earned his Masters of Physical Therapy and Bachelor’s of Physioneurobiology from the College of Health Sciences University of Connecticut Storrs. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
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I only take facepulls
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This episode should be done once a year when new medical data comes out. Thanks for the info jeff.
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Your channel was the main source I used when gettin in shape. Seeing this video just reassured me that I’ve picked a good teacher. I feel like workout culture pushes questionable substances and it’s refreshing to hear a different viewpoint and such clear explanations. I’m not trying to be a body builder, just stay looking and feeling good.
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If nobody has said it yet, please listen. When you are starting a regimen of creatine, do not follow the instructions on the bottle and load the creatine the first couple weeks. This can cause stomach issues that taking a regular 5g scoop every day will not cause. Just start 5g a day and let it work into your system. After a couple of weeks you will be under it’s effect anyway. God bless
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I started watching Athlean -X since I was 14 (I'm 25 now). I always loved the information this channel gave in all aspects of being an athlete. I remember subscribing to the channel back in 2013 when he had less than 100k subscribers and now the channel grew to 13.3mil. Its been a journey
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Not gonna lie - being in the “and up” category stings a little…
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49 years since I bought my first bench, have my CPT and CFI and a di0ploma in nutrition - and not a word of what you say here to take issue with... The best suggestions I have seen from anyone - well done, Jeff!
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1. Protein powder 2. BCAA 3. Creatine 4. Joint supplement 5. Multi vitamin
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you have always given good advice jeff. and this is even more informative that i didn't think of as far as duration of supplement use. Thanks for all you do!
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Love the direct, factual and clear (no filler and no BS) format of your videos. You are my go to every time.
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I've taken supplements for many decades. It's rare that I find one that really makes a difference. Creatine is one that I've started a year ago - it makes a noticeable difference. I'm stronger and clearer than ever.
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Thank you. Im 38 and in the best shape of my life. Looking forward to being in even better health in my 40s!
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Jeff, thank you for this informative video. As an older athlete with three athlete children across multiple age ranges, this was invaluable.
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Excellent video! I'm 62 and this really helped clear up the confusion on what supplements l should take.Thanks a million!
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So happy to hear Athleanx is increasing their supplement line! Multi vitamin and more - very cool.
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Great video here, full of excellent information, and I can appreciate the transparency from a professional point of view. This channel has given me the knowledge to put the science back in strength, since the mid 2010's and continues to do so, in which I am forever grateful. Keep the great content coming!
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Fantastic breakdown and such an awesome video for those who are interested in maximizing their potential. Very cool brother 💯💪🏼💯
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Currently training to be a PT and right now I’m on the module about nutrition so watching this stuff helps so much with learning as I’m constantly re going over stuff and also getting extra info. Great stuff from Jeff as usual.
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One of the best videos on supplements, tackled in a way that no one did before, thank you!
