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Post by tnthomas on Sept 27, 2019 21:37:21 GMT -5
I've lost a bunch of weight(yay!) over the past year. Now the real work starts- building a lean body. I know I'm going to put on some weight, just want to make sure that's all muscle and NOT fat. My two yoga teachers are giving me some eating advice, one mentioned supplementing with Boron. Boron? Never knew it as a suppliment, but Google is my friend:
Anyone here have experience or thoughts about Boron?
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Post by butterfly on Sept 27, 2019 23:17:02 GMT -5
My calcium supplement contains boron, so I guess I've been taking it, but I don't really know much about it and I haven't noticed any miraculous results.
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Post by joymarty on Sept 27, 2019 23:34:01 GMT -5
Our soils in the U.S. are so boron deficient and I've been taking 3mg tabs, 3 of them daily. New Zealand has high boron and low arthritis in their population. alternative-doctor.com/blog/borax-arthritis/I don't take calcium supplements, but take good doses of magnesium as I've studied the magnesium vs calcium issues, researched this years ago. I believe what got me interested was seeing calcifications in mammograms I had (2) in my early 50's...and never had anymore mamms and stopped cal tabs but feel I get good bone support in mag use and my foods...not milk and not dairy per se, but lots of good greens. |
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Post by tnthomas on Sept 28, 2019 0:17:23 GMT -5
My calcium supplement contains boron, so I guess I've been taking it, but I don't really know much about it and I haven't noticed any miraculous results. I recently read that men are advised to supplement calcium when advancing into their 60s~70s and later. Even-though exercise helps build and maintain bone mass, I may not always be fortunate to keep an active level. |
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Post by joymarty on Sept 28, 2019 12:31:26 GMT -5
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Post by tnthomas on Sept 28, 2019 15:04:18 GMT -5
Yep, Magnesium's a must, I take it regularly.
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Post by nkat on Sept 28, 2019 18:43:31 GMT -5
I take magnesium since it helps with the vitamin D. I get calcium naturally through foods.
Nkat
My MD knows what I take.
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Post by joymarty on Sept 28, 2019 19:18:41 GMT -5
tnthomas: Here is another one for you to ponder. An integrative MD tested me when I was about 60 for DHEA levels and got me started on the otc supplement right away. So I've been taking it about 20 yrs give or take and get levels tested now and then but I know with aging so much depletes and that includes DHEA...and allopathic docs don't test for this one and maybe MOST don't know....glad I got started with integrative MD's years ago. www.lifeextension.com/Protocols/Metabolic-Health/Dhea-Restoration/Page-01DHEA is inexpensive and otc so pharma doesn't make out on this one..that's probably why allopathy doesn't go here.
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Post by TheSource on Sept 28, 2019 20:56:02 GMT -5
...but lots of good greens. ...  |
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Post by joymarty on Sept 28, 2019 21:34:54 GMT -5
I think we're talking Boron which I take but often forget it, and Calcium here, which I don't take, but feel the greens I eat give me good calcium plus the D3 and K2 and magnesium.
I take extra potassium which I've talked about in the Potassium thread. Thanks.
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Post by tnthomas on Sept 28, 2019 21:54:49 GMT -5
DHEA has been on my radar for some time, but with studies being inconclusive as to DHEA's effectiveness, my attention is drawn elsewhere for my supplement experimentation. Right now I'm getting ready to make a purchase from iherb.com, some L-Tyrosine along with the Boron 3mg. Considering also a reorder of NADH and Phenylethylamine, both of which I've had good effect with. I have been using Niacinamide for several years, but decided not to reorder when current supply is gone. |
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Post by joymarty on Sept 28, 2019 23:06:05 GMT -5
DHEA History: DHEA was first isolated from human urine in 1934 by Adolf Butenandt and Kurt Tscherning. Life Extension History on DHEA et al Enough to make me feel comfortable. Men and women supplementing with DHEA experience a stronger immune system, better mood and improved body composition. Researchers believe that restoring DHEA to youthful levels may improve overall well-being and sexual function. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, 10 months of DHEA replacement resulted in an increase in muscle mass and strength.1 Life Extension was one of the first organizations to promote the concept of DHEA supplementation. Today, DHEA has become one of the most popular anti-aging supplements on the market. blog.lifeextension.com/2011/09/brief-history-of-life-extension.htmlL Tyrosine is known to elevate blood pressure, so caution there. I avoid it, although I've wanted to use it, I don't. |
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