SUPPLEMENTS & NUTRIENTS
This ones for the hyperborean land sharks in pursuit of peak performance.
Here’s every supplement/nutrient you'll ever need.
And where to get it.
(cheat sheet)
THREAD
This ones for the hyperborean land sharks in pursuit of peak performance.
Here’s every supplement/nutrient you'll ever need.
And where to get it.
(cheat sheet)
THREAD
If you want to be a savage…
If you want unbridled stallion energy…
If you want Greek god-like muscular gains…
You NEED to be giving your body the nutrients it needs to function.
So read this thread, and fill in the gaps where you have them:
If you want unbridled stallion energy…
If you want Greek god-like muscular gains…
You NEED to be giving your body the nutrients it needs to function.
So read this thread, and fill in the gaps where you have them:
VITAMINS
> B-vitamins
The most common deficiency, B-vitamins are necessary to make your cells function properly.
Needed for breaking down sugar in carbs, synthesizing hormones, producing ATP (energy), cognitive function, hair & skin health and more.
> B-vitamins
The most common deficiency, B-vitamins are necessary to make your cells function properly.
Needed for breaking down sugar in carbs, synthesizing hormones, producing ATP (energy), cognitive function, hair & skin health and more.
Best sources:
- Meat & seafood (especially raw liver)
- Methylated B-complex
> Vitamin C
Powerful antioxidant, cleans up your cells and holds up your immune system
Best sources:
- NOT supplements (most use ascorbic acid made from GMO corn)
- Citrus fruits
- Kiwis
- Camu Camu
- Meat & seafood (especially raw liver)
- Methylated B-complex
> Vitamin C
Powerful antioxidant, cleans up your cells and holds up your immune system
Best sources:
- NOT supplements (most use ascorbic acid made from GMO corn)
- Citrus fruits
- Kiwis
- Camu Camu
> Vitamin D
Supports your immune system, regulates your mood, strengthens your bones, helps with mineral absorption and balances your hormones.
Best sources:
- SUNLIGHT
- Red light therapy (for my UK brothers 🤣)
- Vitamin D3 supplements (must be taken with Vitamin K2)
Supports your immune system, regulates your mood, strengthens your bones, helps with mineral absorption and balances your hormones.
Best sources:
- SUNLIGHT
- Red light therapy (for my UK brothers 🤣)
- Vitamin D3 supplements (must be taken with Vitamin K2)
> Vitamin E
Another antioxidant, maintains healthy skin and eyes, supports vitamin D production.
Best sources:
- Soaked/sprouted nuts & grains (almonds good)
- Kiwis
Another antioxidant, maintains healthy skin and eyes, supports vitamin D production.
Best sources:
- Soaked/sprouted nuts & grains (almonds good)
- Kiwis
> Vitamin A
Important for vision & immunity.
Best sources:
- Beef liver
- Fatty fish (mackerel, cod liver oil, salmon)
- Leafy greens
Important for vision & immunity.
Best sources:
- Beef liver
- Fatty fish (mackerel, cod liver oil, salmon)
- Leafy greens
MINERALS
> Iodine
Essential to the production of thyroid hormones (i.e. hormonal & metabolic health)
Best sources (you don’t need much):
- Seafood
- @Zhounutrition Thyroid Support (this was a game-changer for me)
> Iodine
Essential to the production of thyroid hormones (i.e. hormonal & metabolic health)
Best sources (you don’t need much):
- Seafood
- @Zhounutrition Thyroid Support (this was a game-changer for me)
@ZhouNutrition > Magnesium
Reduces anxiety, improves your sleep and supports collagen.
Best sources:
- Dark chocolate
- Avocados
- BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough supplement
Reduces anxiety, improves your sleep and supports collagen.
Best sources:
- Dark chocolate
- Avocados
- BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough supplement
@ZhouNutrition > Zinc
Supports your immune system, improves your gut health, and necessary for optimal Testosterone production.
Best sources:
- Oysters
- Game meats
- Zinc Glycinate supplement
Supports your immune system, improves your gut health, and necessary for optimal Testosterone production.
Best sources:
- Oysters
- Game meats
- Zinc Glycinate supplement
@ZhouNutrition > Calcium
STRONG BONES (also regulating normal heart rhythms and nerve functions.)
Best sources:
- RAW dairy
- Goat kefir
STRONG BONES (also regulating normal heart rhythms and nerve functions.)
Best sources:
- RAW dairy
- Goat kefir
@ZhouNutrition > Boron
Necessary for optimal hormone production and metabolism.
Best sources:
- Prune juice
- Avocados
- Boron supplement
Necessary for optimal hormone production and metabolism.
Best sources:
- Prune juice
- Avocados
- Boron supplement
@ZhouNutrition > Potassium/Sodium (electrolytes)
Essential for lifters and athletes, you lose these when you sweat and should replace for peak recovery/athletic performance.
Best sources:
- High quality salt (I’ve been using @solbrah supps)
Essential for lifters and athletes, you lose these when you sweat and should replace for peak recovery/athletic performance.
Best sources:
- High quality salt (I’ve been using @solbrah supps)
@ZhouNutrition @SolBrah > Iron
Improves blood oxygen’s ability to transport nutrients around the body.
Best sources:
- Raw beef liver
- Red meat (STEAK)
- Oysters
Improves blood oxygen’s ability to transport nutrients around the body.
Best sources:
- Raw beef liver
- Red meat (STEAK)
- Oysters
@ZhouNutrition @SolBrah MISCELLANEOUS
> Collagen
Accounts for 30% of your body’s protein, essential for skin, hair, muscle, bone and connective tissue health. Also helps repair your gut lining.
Best sources:
- Bone marrow
- Bone broth
- Quality fish w/ skin on
> Collagen
Accounts for 30% of your body’s protein, essential for skin, hair, muscle, bone and connective tissue health. Also helps repair your gut lining.
Best sources:
- Bone marrow
- Bone broth
- Quality fish w/ skin on
@ZhouNutrition @SolBrah > Omega-3s
Anti-inflammatory, support cognitive function, improve blood flow and balance your mood.
Best sources:
- Wild salmon
- Fatty fish (sardines, mackerel, anchovies)
- Cod liver oil
Anti-inflammatory, support cognitive function, improve blood flow and balance your mood.
Best sources:
- Wild salmon
- Fatty fish (sardines, mackerel, anchovies)
- Cod liver oil
@ZhouNutrition @SolBrah > Creatine
One of the most well-researched supplements, creatine increases ATP, max power output, enhances recovery, improves brain function and longevity.
Best sources:
- High-quality red meat & fish
- Creatine powder
One of the most well-researched supplements, creatine increases ATP, max power output, enhances recovery, improves brain function and longevity.
Best sources:
- High-quality red meat & fish
- Creatine powder
@ZhouNutrition @SolBrah > Whey protein
Convenient source of protein but the real thing is always better.
Best sources:
- @CentenariusN Whey Protein (I actually use this, undeniably the best - code: Logfitz for 10% off)
Convenient source of protein but the real thing is always better.
Best sources:
- @CentenariusN Whey Protein (I actually use this, undeniably the best - code: Logfitz for 10% off)
@ZhouNutrition @SolBrah @CentenariusN > Probiotics
Look after your gut flora, eat probiotics DAILY.
Best sources:
- Sauerkraut (Germanic roots mandate I put this first)
- Kefir
- Kombucha
- Raw dairy
Look after your gut flora, eat probiotics DAILY.
Best sources:
- Sauerkraut (Germanic roots mandate I put this first)
- Kefir
- Kombucha
- Raw dairy
@ZhouNutrition @SolBrah @CentenariusN If there’s anything I missed in this thread that you believe should be included, let me know in the replies.
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