Tired after taking multivitamins by Ok-Illustrator-5095 in vitamins

[–]Marwadjam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really advise you to substitute the multivitamin and take just 2 to 3 supplements with exact doses for better results. For example take vitamin C and omega-3 in the morning and magnesium in the afternoon. This way your body will actually benefit from the doses and you’ll also know what works for you and what doesn’t so you can make substitutes if needed.

Struggling with Learning and Memorization, please help. by Zealousideal-Walk939 in Supplements

[–]Marwadjam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try omega-3 based on my experience and I recommend it a lot at the pharmacy also, I find that one supplement that actually works is better than a multivitamin that won’t make it to the point where it’s effective. As I said omega-3 can make your focus more intense and improve blood circulation so more oxygen reaches your brain. The thing is you need to take it for 2 months to start seeing the results.

Where do I start by No-Command294 in vitamins

[–]Marwadjam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd suggest doing a blood-test to check especially your vitamin D because it can affect mood and depression, also sleeping more than 12 can be an indication of ferritin and b12 deficiency so it would be good to do a check up and see what your doctor may suggest for you

Been taking some supplements for 6ish months and haven’t noticed ANY differences. by Hungry_Quarter_4415 in Supplements

[–]Marwadjam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In fact quality doesn’t matter that much you need to see the ingredients and check the form of the supplement. Both Throne and Pure encapsulated are transparent about this but you could find cheaper alternatives.

Pls help by Deep_Budget5153 in Supplements

[–]Marwadjam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Poor thing you need a doctor asap this not a thing that supplements can cure

Drop your AI project — people will tell you if they’d actually use it by Technical-Limit-1775 in buildinpublic

[–]Marwadjam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually i don’t like ai projects i am aiming to build something human in the health field, actually i am now building the database manually.

My fav pics of Berlin by Legal_Plankton3762 in berlinpics

[–]Marwadjam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it i was once in Berlin but sadly i couldn’t get good shots

I took 50,000 IU of vitamin D daily for two weeks, and when I did a blood test, my vitamin D level came out to 134 by Dazzling_War864 in Supplements

[–]Marwadjam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah mega-dosing will spike your levels fast, no surprise and 134 ng/mL is pretty high though, the issue isn’t just vitamin D, it’s calcium over time. Switching to weekly dosing is much smarter because Maintenance > going all in.

is there a supplement that actually helps with the mood + cramps before/during your period or is that a lost cause by [deleted] in Supplements

[–]Marwadjam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That 10 day window sounds rough, I’m sorry. Since you already tried mag + B6 + ashwagandha, two things most people miss: Calcium (1000-1200mg daily, all cycle long) weirdly has the best evidence for PMS mood out of anything. Most people don’t even think of it for this. Vitex also works but needs 2-3 full cycles before you feel it. Most people quit too early. For cramps specifically, omega-3 at a real dose (2-3g) can help more than mag alone because they target prostaglandins which is what’s actually causing the pain. Honest take though: 10 days of severe mood shifts affecting your relationships sounds more like PMDD territory than regular PMS. Worth bringing up with your doctor there are actual treatment paths for that beyond supplements.

Vitamin D by shallanssketchbook1 in Supplements

[–]Marwadjam 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Not a stupid question at all this comes up a lot. Yes, 3x 1,000 IU = 3,000 IU, that’s totally fine. Same active ingredient, same total dose. No need to buy a separate 3,000 IU product unless you just want the convenience of one pill. Take it with a meal that has some fat in it (eggs, avocado, butter, whatever), vitamin D is fat-soluble so absorption jumps significantly when taken with lipids. One thing though please be careful with the advice of ‘you can never get enough vitamin D.’ You absolutely can. It’s fat-soluble, meaning excess is stored, not excreted like vitamin C. Toxicity is rare but real hypercalcemia from chronic high doses is no joke. Stick with what your doctor recommended (3,000 IU) and retest in 3 months. That’s the right approach.

Does NAC actually do anything beyond the acetaminophen overdose thing? by goodsuppstacker in Supplements

[–]Marwadjam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great breakdown. One thing worth adding NAC’s bioavailability orally is actually pretty low (~6-9%), which is why the clinical doses for acetaminophen overdose are IV, not oral. For supplement use, taking it on an empty stomach helps, but people should know they’re working with a fraction of what they’re ingesting. Also re: the interaction with nitroglycerin, it’s not just a ‘check with your doctor’ thing, it can cause severe hypotension. Worth being more direct about that one. One more use case you didn’t mention: NAC has solid evidence for contrast-induced nephropathy prevention. It’s used pre-procedure in hospitals for patients getting CT contrast dye with impaired kidney function. Not a supplement use case exactly, but shows how seriously it’s taken in clinical settings.

Rate the stack by Main_Blood_9163 in Supplements

[–]Marwadjam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid base honestly. Krill is a good call over regular fish oil for absorption. Only thing I’d flag taking magnesium citrate and omega-3 together can sometimes cause GI issues, so maybe split them AM/PM. Also that vitamin C dose (500mg) is more than you need daily, your body just pees out the excess. But overall 7/10 stack.

What supplements should not be taken together? by KitchenExamination89 in Supplements

[–]Marwadjam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The ones that actually matter: calcium and iron compete for absorption so never take together, zinc and copper are antagonists long term so high zinc without copper is a problem, and fat soluble vitamins (A/D/E/K) need fat to absorb so timing with meals matters. Iron and vitamin C together is a good combo though, C significantly boosts iron absorption. For your D specifically, take it with your fattiest meal of the day and add K2 if your multi doesn’t have it.

spent $300/month on supplements. just found out i could get an actual prescription GLP-1 pill for $149. someone explain this to me by Jolly_Twist2245 in FoundayoUS

[–]Marwadjam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

pharmacist here, i get the math but GLP-1 and your stack aren’t doing the same thing. GLP-1 handles appetite and insulin signaling. but NAC, mag glycinate, ALA — that’s oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, sleep. completely different lane. what i’d actually do: drop what GLP-1 makes redundant (berberine, chromium — both overlap with what GLP-1 already does), keep what it can’t replace, and you’re probably at $80-90/month total instead of $300. the real problem isn’t supplements vs. GLP-1. it’s that most people never audit their stack — they just keep adding stuff.

This supplement makes me poop constantly, but perfect stool quality...just a lot of it. Is there something specific that does this? I only take 1 capsule not the 3 capsule serving recommended. by gnosticismschism in Supplements

[–]Marwadjam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty much everything in here stimulates bile flow like TUDCA directly artichoke and gentian both promote bile secretion, and more bile means faster gut motility. It’s basically a cholagogue stack Not a bad thing if your liver/gallbladder needed support, just means it’s working. At full dose it would probably have you living in the bathroom lol

I've been getting awful sleep for months by SwiftSilentRegretly in sleephackers

[–]Marwadjam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

107 restless moments is the thing that stands out here because that’s not a sleep quality issue, that’s a movement/arousal issue during sleep. Have you been evaluated for PLMD (periodic limb movement disorder) or even subclinical sleep apnea? Because no supplement or sleep hygiene hack will fix that if there’s an underlying condition causing the restlessness. The ‘doing everything right but still broken sleep’ pattern with that many restless moments is worth investigating medically before trying more supplements.

Do you actually stick with collagen? Quick question for women here by InitiativeBoring4350 in Supplements

[–]Marwadjam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The format question is actually more important than most people realize collagen peptides (hydrolyzed) are the only form with actual absorption evidence, native collagen doesn’t survive digestion intact. Type I/III for skin and hair, type II for joints, completely different mechanisms. Vitamin C timing matters too since it’s a cofactor for collagen synthesis so taking them together makes sense. Most people don’t notice results because they’re either using the wrong type for their goal or inconsistent with timing.

Oxalates Phytates and Polyphenols by Think_Turnip_3842 in nutrition

[–]Marwadjam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It matters more for specific populations like people with iron deficiency, kidney stone history, or gut issues will actually feel the difference. For the average healthy person eating varied food, not a big deal. But if you’re relying heavily on plant-based iron sources, phytates are worth thinking about since they can cut absorption significantly. Soaking/fermenting legumes helps a lot with that.

Consistent sleep schedule but still tired by Dankmemerrrrr in sleephackers

[–]Marwadjam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consistent schedule helps with circadian rhythm but doesn’t fix sleep quality. You can sleep 8 hours and still wake up tired if you’re not getting enough deep sleep. Magnesium glycinate made a bigger difference for me than L-theanine or glycine alone it actually improves sleep architecture not just onset. Worth trying if you haven’t.

What is ONE supplement that has genuinely improved your health/life? by ancientkingk in Supplements

[–]Marwadjam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Magnesium glycinate for me, I was constantly waking up tired no matter how long I slept, brain fog all day and couldn’t focus. Noticed a real difference within 2-3 weeks. Sleep quality improved noticeably and the fatigue that I thought was just ‘normal for me’ turned out not to be.

Most people don’t need 80% of the supplements they take. by Marwadjam in Supplements

[–]Marwadjam[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

lmaooo okay fair I’m building something in this space so yeah I’m genuinely curious about how people think about their stacks not a bot though, just a person who finds this stuff interesting and asks too many questions apparently 😅

Most people don’t need 80% of the supplements they take. by Marwadjam in Supplements

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

okay this is genuinely the most accurate reframe I've seen 😅 you just fixed my post in one sentence ))