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Writer's pictureDr. Jake

You NEED Supplements!

Updated: Oct 11, 2023



Do you NEED exercise? Nope. Do you NEED sunlight? Nope. Do you NEED water? Nope. Do you NEED food? Nope.


But, if you are here then you are likely looking to CHANGE something, or "evolve".


There is a bad stigma around "supplements". People think of supplements like whey protein or creatine as "cheating" or a "halfway" point toward taking steroids. Even though most supplements were created around the idea of what is in our food or naturally found in our body and how to derive specific minerals from food into a more concentrated form called a supplement. Most medicine is created in the same logic. Imagine how much healthier our population could be if doctors prescribed whey protein to every individual who was protein deficient the same way they prescribed medications for other health issues.


Our diets do not give us everything we need, no matter how perfect you meal prep or dial in your nutrition. Too much of one thing can deplete another. Poor sleep, too little or too much muscle breakdown, stress, or even moderately poor nutrition will cause deficiencies that can lead to symptoms. Some supplements do not have to be taken daily, monthly or even yearly. A supplement is exactly the name, it is a supplement. To supplement some deficiency that is caused by our environmental, physical, or social factors.


The lowest effective dose of supplements is my goal. What can I take that will move the needle in area A, B, C, and D? For me: physical health, mental health, and sleep health. Think about how you have felt on your best day at the gym, best day at work, the best your body has looked, or how quick your body has recovered from a big day of hiking or from an injury.


I constantly hear people say, "Don't get old, it hurts." or, "I remember when I used to be able to do that.". I do not believe it has to be this way. Are we all going to age and die? Yes. And we are all going to have times when we get sick, injure ourself, or do not feel our best. However, supplementing gives us the most effective way to prevent deficiencies in our body and "evolve" our health.


Some supplements, especially poorly sourced, can cause more side effects than they can benefit, similar to medications. Some people have terrible gastrointestinal issues when consuming whey protein or bloating with creatine or skin reactions with collagen. That is why it is important to source your supplements from companies who focus on organic, pure, and research supported products. Starting with a company like this will make your supplement journey much more effective. Thorne Labs has more than 40 products in clinical trials around the world and works with world-class research organizations such as Johns Hopkins University, Duke University, Mayo Clinic, University of North Carolina.


Check out their line of supplements and get a 10% discount below:

https://www.thorne.com/u/Precision10

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