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When, Where, and What?

If you are unaware, most folks are deficient in fatty acids, vitamins,

minerals, healthy gut bacteria, and there’s a strong relationship between
metabolism and a person’s microbiome. So, I know that supplementing with

relatively high doses of these would, in most people, kick-start better health

and fat loss. As a result of that fact, there is a small collection of
supplements that I use for various reasons with clients (as needed) and are

the only ones I suggest that everyone keep close to them.

1. Protein supplements- Protein powder is convenient, and in many
cases necessary because consuming enough protein from food

sources is sometimes very difficult. If you’re going to use a protein

supplement, 40g/day is a good amount while about 80g/day should
represent an upper limit of supplemental protein intake. Of course,

protein supplements should never be used as one’s exclusive protein
source. Protein supplements are a cheap way to hit your protein

targets, but food is going to keep your fuller. Whey in the day, casein
at night (if you can).

2. Probiotics- Supplemental doses are typically expressed in billions of
live organisms. Between 3 and 5 billion would be a starting dose.

Take with food/drink and use a reputable brand.

3. Fish oil supplements- Fish oil is rich in DHA and EPA, two
powerful fats responsible for things like: increased metabolic rate,

improved fat burning and reducing our risk for a host of diseases

(cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes).

4. Multi-vitamin supplements- Multi-vitamin supplements have been

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