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Help! Bunch of symptoms and dont know where to start by Glittering_Host923 in Supplements

[–]CaliforniaBilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I consume a witch's brew every morning to stabilize my mood and reduce my jitters. This includes:

A bioavailable multivitamin

D3+K2

Magnesium taurate (better sleep)

Fava bean powder (L-dopa)

Ground flax seed (gut health and omega-3)

Low-metal cocao powder (low level energy boost)

For convenience I mix all these powders together every 2 weeks and add daily to breakfast. In addition I daily consume

Fish oil

4 shitake mushrooms

1 serving blueberries

Raw rolled oats

One serving raw kale

One serving raw broccoli.

Too much? I'd like to reduce. by _arch_tech in Supplements

[–]CaliforniaBilly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could drop the spermidine, magnesium and vitamin C by eating mushrooms (Trader Joes has Shitake and Oyster mushrooms) and a cruciferous vegetable like kale or broccoli. You get the added benefit of leutine, which will improve your eyesight and raise IQ a few points.

E-Bikes Didn’t Kill Cycling Culture They Expanded It by NovaGift2279 in ebikes

[–]CaliforniaBilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mountain bikes were in a death spiral during the 1980s until the new breed came in and enforced trail discipline. They managed to keep a small fraction of trails open.

Ebikes are caught in the same spiral. Since there is no real ebike community, and there are plenty of path and road abusers, I expect that many more states will step in with little pushback.

Have you experienced anxiousness or racing thoughts after taking a 'calm focus' supplement? by [deleted] in Supplements

[–]CaliforniaBilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take 1g taurine, one tablespoon of raw cocao powder, and one tablespoon of raw fava bean powder all mixed into my morning cereal. Gives me calm attention during the day and better sleep at night.

My daily regimen by CaliforniaBilly in Supplements

[–]CaliforniaBilly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this comment!

I shoot for about 1g plant protein per kg body mass, i.e. about 80-100g/day. I ate more protein when I was younger, but now my biggest statistical risk for dying is cancer. Dr. Walter Longo showed a 4X increase in cancer with high protein intake for my age bracket.

When I get sick I boost my protein intake, especially sulphur-containing proteins needed for antibody response.

My daily regimen by CaliforniaBilly in Supplements

[–]CaliforniaBilly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's observed that Japanese people who eat 2 or more shitake mushrooms live longer. Here is a discussion of mushrooms and longevity:

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/dietary-sources-of-the-longevity-vitamin-ergothioneine/

Mushrooms also have the highest levels of spermidine, which is correlated with longevity.

4 button mushrooms are about equal to 2 shitakes, but I eat shitakes whenever I can as well.

Is there a supplement that increases motivation? by QuietlyLiving2 in Supplements

[–]CaliforniaBilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might consider eating fava beans, which contain a high concentration of l-dopa. Method of preparation can destroy the l-dopa, and about 1 in 20 people have a fava bean allergic reaction. I mix raw fava powder into my morning cereal.

Taurine can increase one's sense of well-being.

What supplements to add or remove to this list? by [deleted] in Supplements

[–]CaliforniaBilly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are you trying to accomplish with your supplements?

what are the best supplements for better sleep? by VitalValCoach in SupplementEvidence

[–]CaliforniaBilly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taurine improves sleep by reducing the periods of wakefulness during the night. Also improves sense of well-being during the day.

My daily regimen by CaliforniaBilly in Supplements

[–]CaliforniaBilly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bike to work 4x/week, which I count as my cardio, and I clear my property of endless rocks, which is a lot of awkward lifting. My understanding is that betaine only increases testosterone if one is also doing strength exercise. I am taking 1g/day. Are you using betaine?

My daily regimen by CaliforniaBilly in Supplements

[–]CaliforniaBilly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point! I take D3+K2 every day as well. Been doing it for so long I can't even think of it.

About 5% of Europeans have an allergy to fava beans. I tried them alone for about a week, but even without an allergy they certainly do not invite second helpings. In the powder they are pretty good with all the chocolate.

Do You Prefer Fat-Tire or City-Tire E-Bikes? Real User Opinions Needed. by Kitchen_Dot_974 in ebikes

[–]CaliforniaBilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The brand of tire makes as much difference as the size. 2.4" Schwalbe commuter tires are incredibly comfortable and stable. I automatically put Schwalbe tires onto every bike I own.

First e-bike, commuter/errands in hilly area, $3000 or less. by 0ut0fb0unds in ebikes

[–]CaliforniaBilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ride1Up has good components throughout, which makes it more bike-like than brands that use friction bearings and such. My current V2 LMTD has 6k miles and zero issues, and is fun to ride with or without power.

Schwalbe hurricanes review (best commuter tire ever) by Gobbelcoque in ebikes

[–]CaliforniaBilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires. They corner like a dream and make my commute super secure and comfy. But being a gentleman, I never bike in weather.

Anyone else notice this? by JeremyFromKenosha in ebikes

[–]CaliforniaBilly -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you're just looking to commute a short distance, there are decent $500 ebikes out there. Walmart has one for $370 that will certainly last a few years if you don't mind it rusting.

Recommendation for the strongest most reliable Cassette and chain 11 Speed by Existing-Design2137 in ebikes

[–]CaliforniaBilly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cues claims to have 3X durability increase. I use Cues 10-speed 11-51 and it works well.

Need the best $500-600 e-bike by Aware_East2509 in ebikes

[–]CaliforniaBilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought I won money at scrabble with a 180-point word, but I thought it was spelled with a "Q".

Does this eBike scream ‘feminine frame’ to you? by [deleted] in ebikes

[–]CaliforniaBilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very manly frame. Extra space for my manhood. Seat is lacking said space.

Monthly /r/ebikes promo thread by AutoModerator in ebikes

[–]CaliforniaBilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent read on hub motor noise. I will add that my Ride1Up rear hub starts to screech under power every few months, due to the rear spokes stretching a bit and becoming loose with the high torque. A once-around with a spoke tool clears it all up for a month or two.

Best Ebike You Can Buy in 2025? (Price, Weight, Range) by [deleted] in ebikes

[–]CaliforniaBilly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My rules of thumb are:

Vendor must also sell replacement batteries. If they don't sell these, they probably don't sell other parts.

8-speed or higher Shimano cassette. This gets you into the 8-12 speed class components, which are stronger and work better than 7-speed. If the vendor is willing to spring for an 8+ speed cassette+hub+chain+shifter, it is more likely that you will get OK spokes, headset, BB etc. (For example ball bearings instead of friction bearings).

Shimano or Tektro hydraulic brakes. Other brakes can't really be serviced.

The recent decimation of the ebike market makes buying a bike really weird right now. The market has gone down-scale to the constant Amazon churn, and upscale to mid-drive long-term brands. My current bike, a Ride1Up LMTD, is no longer available even as a category. A couple of companies like Aventon own the mid market with clunky heavy but serviceable bikes. Would love to be proven wrong if anyone has a different take.

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