#327 Dr Allan Bacon - Supplements: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Dr. Allan Bacon is in the house to give a masterclass in supplements, including:

-The supplements that have a lot of evidence to support

-Why everyone should take creatine especially older women.

-Can you combine caffeine and creatine?

-Details on beta-alanine, pump supplements, vitamin D, fish oils, magnesium and more.

-Is there any benefit to using BCAA’s/EAA’s?

-What are anti-nutrients and why do shady fitness influencers fear monger about them?

-And much more.

Enjoy this separation of hype from where the evidence currently points. 

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00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:16 Guest Introduction: Dr. Alan Bacon

01:28 Diving into Supplements

02:10 The Benefits of Creatine

07:04 Creatine for All Ages

08:03 Creatine and Bone Health

09:27 Creatine and Training Performance

16:28 Supplement Recommendations and Personal Experiences

19:48 Other Effective Supplements

25:43 Prioritizing Your Supplement Spend

27:37 Canned Tuna vs. Salmon: A Practical Approach

28:09 The Importance of Omega 3 and Supplementation

28:39 Vitamin D and Magnesium: Essential Supplements

29:13 Magnesium Supplementation: Dos and Don'ts

30:30 Multivitamins vs. Individual Supplements

35:29 The Debate on Supplemental Aminos

42:58 Baking Soda as a Pre-Workout Supplement?

44:42 Anti-Nutrients: Myths and Facts

51:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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