Posts by Douglas Miller9

crimsonsailor7 said:I've been taking Fersan Forte lately because swallowing other pills was such a pain. I used to take folic acid separately, but this one has everything in a single pill 👍

I'm curious about your experience... how long have you been dealing with anemia, how long have you been on these supplements, and have you actually seen any real improvement in your blood work?

divlji_Muzafer said:It’s really not that big of a deal... Most people just don't talk about it.

You're right. So many people struggle with this stuff but they just keep quiet about it.

The reality is that about 70% of Americans deal with digestive issues—things like constipation, diarrhea, or hemorrhoids. Sadly, a lot of people just accept it as part of their daily routine because they can't find a real fix. They start thinking it's just "normal" to feel that way. 😢

I went through something similar myself, but I got it sorted out. I also know plenty of people who fixed their issues pretty easily just by changing what they eat. 🙂
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I've been reading through this whole thread from the very beginning, and honestly, I can't believe it. 😱

nimbledriver81 said:Psoriasis is an incurable condition.

I'm telling you, you're talking nonsense. 😁

nimbledriver81 said:Talia says:
We just don't get enough of those essential nutrients in our food anymore.

This just isn't right. Seriously, why is everyone falling for this propaganda?

Here’s some "propaganda" for you:

I found this PDF online that looks pretty interesting. It’s a deep dive into research regarding plant supplements and their impact on health, covering everything from 1986 through 2002. Seems like a solid resource if you're looking for some data on how these things actually hold up under scrutiny. Just thought I'd drop it here in case anyone else wants to dig into the numbers.

I found this interesting breakdown regarding the role of vitamins in preventing cancer. It’s worth a look if you’re curious about how nutrition ties into long-term health.

Every uneducated person out there seems to think food is stripped of its nutrients nowadays, claiming nothing has any value compared to how things were 10 or 20 years ago. It’s honestly a little sad that you—someone with an actual education—even feel like you need proof for that.

nimbledriver81 said:Look, I’m just saying my take on nutrition comes from knowing a bit more than what you'll find in some random grocery store pamphlet.

Who are we talking about? 🤔
Give me just one argument you're actually talking about? 😉

The one person I trust most is... Dr. David HaberSo, we're talking about a guy who’s spent 26 years deep in the weeds of plant science and nutrition. He’s basically the heavy hitter at UCLA—holding down roles as the Director of the Human Nutrition Center, the Director of the National Cancer Institute, and the Director of the Plant Supplement Research Center. Just saying. Dr. Louis IgnarroA Nobel Prize winner in medicine...'98 He was a great man who dedicated his entire life to human health. Instead of selling out to Big Pharma, he chose to share his research with the company that actually makes natural nutritional supplements—something he took a lot of pride in.

nimbledriver81 said:If you’re eating fish, don't bother with those omega-3 supplements. Those fatty acids are already naturally packed into North Atlantic fish.

You really need to eat fish three times a week just to hit your omega-3 targets. Honestly, who’s actually doing that? 😕
(And what about those "North Sea" ones? ..) 😁 )

Just so you know, some of the top experts in the world actually back me up on this. 😉

nimbledriver81 said:Sure, the world is full of "miracle cures"... so why does 10% of the American population still struggle with psoriasis?

Because they're limited and unproven.😢

Karen said:Great post, Mac👍. I really appreciate you mentioning omega-3 fatty acids—it seems like they help way more than people realize.

From what I've seen here, MacGregor and Talia are the only ones posting anything substantial. Everything else is just guesswork and theory. Plus, I actually know the lady in that photo who cleared up her psoriasis, so I'm pretty sure this is all legit and MacGregor knows his stuff.🙂

fadedmoose4 said:How much can we actually trust those scales that measure body fat along with weight?
I've got one at home and I'm really wondering if the readings are legit.

To be honest, I haven't had the chance to test these out in person yet:

GS 30 - digital scale with body fat monitor

BF 40 & BG 20 - digital scale with body fat monitor

I'm also curious how these scale readings stack up against manual measurements... and just how big the margin of error usually is. 🙂

Jesse Ortiz4 said:Check out local gyms; you can usually find them for about 20-$10

I've even seen digital scales that track body fat (around $80)

and specialized devices for roughly 500-$233 to measure body fat percentage

Body fat is measured with a little device that any nutritionist should really have on hand. I personally own an Omron Body Fat BF 306 and if you were in New York City, I could just do the measurement for you for FREE. (And if anyone else wants to try it, no big deal) 🙂

velvetwolf92 said:Thanks for the info, but I only need this once, so buying a gadget like that doesn't make much sense for me.

I've been having some issues with my period, so I did a little digging online and saw on mayoclinic.org that menstruation can stop when body fat drops below 12%. I'm not exactly super skinny, but I'm just at that point where I want to check.

That Omron model at Walmart costs about $200, and honestly, it’s a waste of money unless you work in the industry (fitness, nutrition coaching, etc.),

Body Fat Percentage - Female Ranges
(Version I - adjusted for age):

Ages 18-29:

20-22 - ideal (perfect; don't let weight fluctuate too much)
22-29 - normal (good; try not to let fat increase)
29-33 - excessive (health risk/leads toward chronic issues; fat reduction recommended)
33-35 - high (health risk/high risk for chronic disease; start reducing fat immediately)
>35 - very high (life-threatening; start reducing fat immediately)

Ages 30-39:

22-24 - ideal
24-31 - normal
31-33 - excessive
33-36 - high
>36 - very high

etc.

According to Version II, things shift slightly. Theory suggests a 50-year-old could actually have the same fat percentage as someone in their 20s. There are cases that prove this, though it's pretty rare in practice... 😉

You can't always see body fat from the outside. Someone might look like they aren't overweight but actually have a high body fat percentage—I've seen this happen quite a few times. (It's not just an aesthetic issue; it's a health one.)
If you aren't getting enough protein, your body has to prioritize its vital organs (heart, liver, kidneys, etc.), so it starts breaking down muscle tissue for protein. Essentially, the body eats itself, leading to sarcopenia (muscle loss). This makes it harder to burn fat because muscles act like a furnace—less muscle means less calorie burning, which causes fat to accumulate even more.

Dana Allen3 said:Man, those sodas really got me... now I'm just slamming Gatorade left and right. Way more than I probably should.

At least a liter a day, minimum (though I’m usually knocking back two or three big bottles).

If you actually knew what was in Gatorade, you wouldn't even touch it. 😲 😉

There are plenty of different theories out there about how cow's milk actually affects our bodies.

The issues with milk—lactose intolerance

The truth about milk

Milk and dairy products

Milk and osteoporosis

chani said:apparently if you stop drinking milk for a long time, you lose certain gut bacteria, making it hard to digest later on. Meanwhile, people who drink it every day don't have any issues.

I think I remember hearing something like that too.

I agree. Your body can get used to just about anything... but it can also unlearn things.

Rachel Cook83 said:The test results came back, and my OB-GYN basically wants me to just deal with the fallout instead of actually fixing what caused it... etc.

That’s just how medicine works sometimes—it’s more about managing the symptoms than finding the root cause.