Best vitamin supplements?

Alright, here’s the situation:

I managed to pack on about 22 pounds over the winter, and now it’s officially time to start shedding the weight.

And obviously, there’s no better way to drop pounds than through pure starvation—okay, maybe not literal starvation, but if I stick to just fruit, veggies, and lean protein, I’m basically going to be hungry twenty-four-seven.

I was planning on heading down to the local CVS, but honestly, those supplement aisles are so freaking overwhelming that you practically need a PhD in nutrition just to figure out what to grab, let alone how to actually mix vitamins and minerals without causing a disaster.

Send help.🙏

Got some stuff here for you, might be worth a look:

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Brandon Booth6 said:I mean, there’s really no better way to drop pounds than just starving yourself. Okay, maybe not literal starvation, but if I stick to mostly fruits, veggies, and lean protein... I’m definitely going to be hungry most of the time.

You’ll probably feel that hunger pang at first, but once your blood sugar finally levels out... things change. After that, you'll realize you don't even crave the bread, potatoes, or all that sugary stuff anymore. You can actually get full just on meat and vegetables...😉

Brandon Booth6 said:Here’s the situation:

I put on 20 pounds over the winter, and now it's finally time to drop it.

Naturally, there's no better way to lose weight than starving yourself. Okay, maybe not strictly starving, but by living on just fruit, veggies, and lean meat, I'll basically be hungry all the time.

I’m planning to head to a drugstore, but the shelves are so packed with supplements that you practically need to be a nutritionist to figure out what to grab or how to properly mix vitamins and minerals.

Help me out.🙏

You don't have to starve yourself to lose weight; honestly, that's just wrong.
If you starve yourself, you're just going to crash your metabolism, which accomplishes nothing.
Plus, you won't last long if you're constantly hungry, and it’s totally pointless anyway.
It's about what you eat and what you DON'T eat.
Heading to the pool now, I'll write more later.
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You can find a solid breakdown here on what actually causes weight gain and how to dodge it:
Breaking out of the vicious cycle

Regarding vitamins, I’d suggest picking up a high-quality multivitamin and mineral supplement. Make sure you take it three times a day, and specifically look for one formulated for women in your age group—since they make different versions for younger versus older women.
Also, grab some omega-3 capsules (fish oil) and take those three times daily.
A protein shake for breakfast helps quite a bit when you're trying to drop pounds. I guess it depends on what kind of options you have where you live, but personally, I go with LIVING HARVEST HEMP PROTEIN, or maybe just soy protein.

And definitely drink plenty of water and herbal teas.

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Anthony Rodriguez58, you hit the nail on the head; I’m right there with you on those suggestions.

I see it all the time—people get so desperate to shed a few pounds or trim down their waistlines that they just stop eating entirely. This kind of extreme calorie cutting usually ends up causing a massive DEFICIENCY IN VITAL NUTRIENTS, which doesn't just wreck your health, it creates a metabolic IMBALANCE that actually slows down fat loss or, ironically, triggers weight gain.

It’s what we call the “YO-YO” effect, where the weight you fought so hard to lose comes rushing back the second you stop the "diet," often leaving you heavier than when you started. Then comes the next crash diet, and the cycle repeats until you're just constantly gaining. To actually break this exhausting loop, you have to consistently fuel your body with the right amount of high-quality protein every single day.

For women specifically, these starvation diets can trigger pancreatic issues and messy hormonal shifts, which is why soy protein is such a vital tool; most gynecologists nowadays actually emphasize how necessary it is for maintaining balance. 😎

- there is evidence suggesting soy protein helps prevent breast cancer..
- it contains all 9 essential amino acids
- it nourishes your cells so you aren't constantly fighting hunger

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A disciplined diet paired with consistent physical activity—that is the actual formula for a lean physique.
Starvation is a fool's errand; you are essentially sabotaging your own biology, forcing your body to go into survival mode and stockpile fat. Beyond the metabolic damage, you’ll just end up feeling lethargic, irritable, and generally miserable.

Instead, aim for frequent, smaller meals throughout the day, and please, stop wasting your money on those "miracle" detox teas that promise instant weight loss. Stick to whole foods like lean meats, vegetables, and fruit for snacks, while simply cutting out the processed junk like cookies and chocolate.
Try to incorporate movement into your daily routine, because at the end of the day, achieving a better shape is a simple matter of caloric expenditure. Activities like running, brisk walking, or any form of aerobic training are excellent choices, whereas spending all your time lifting heavy weights in a gym might actually be less efficient for this specific goal.
Following this approach allows you to reach your target weight through the healthiest means possible, while simultaneously toning your muscles so the final result actually looks good.

The FDA recently gave the green light to certain health claims regarding how soy protein might help lower the risk of coronary heart disease. Basically, the agency concluded that if you eat foods containing soy protein alongside a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, you could see a reduction in your risk by lowering your blood cholesterol levels. To actually get those benefits, you’d need at least 6.25 grams of soy protein per serving, assuming you meet other criteria too, though research suggests hitting at least 25 grams a day is the real sweet spot for seeing results.

Studies have indicated that swapping out proteins from milk or meat for soy protein can effectively drive down those cholesterol numbers.

Coronary heart disease remains a massive public health headache here in the US, leading to more deaths than any other condition. The main culprits behind these issues are high overall cholesterol and elevated levels of LDL—that "bad" cholesterol we hear so much about.
Soy seems like a solid choice for anyone keeping an eye on their vitals, especially when it comes to protecting the heart.

The FDA conveniently forgot to mention—though maybe we were looking at different versions of the same report—that about 90% of the soy grown here in the US is genetically modified. It’s highly likely that the stuff used in those supplements you're selling is part of that same batch. So much for "healthy" living...

I wonder how much this guy's obsession with station-style eating is going to wreck my liver...🙄

mistybear4 said:Coronary heart disease is a major public health crisis because it claims more lives in the US than any other ailment. Key risk factors include high total cholesterol levels and elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.

Back in the 1960s, the food industry and massive marketing campaigns started pointing the finger at cholesterol as the primary culprit behind heart disease. At the same time, research was actually showing that homocysteine is just as much of a driver—if not more so—for coronary issues. However, targeting cholesterol was much more profitable for the food giants, so they pivoted everything toward "low-fat" and "cholesterol-free" products.

By the late 90s, homocysteine resurfaced in the spotlight, with its dangers backed by long-term epidemiological studies and lab tests. One way to lower high homocysteine concentrations (an amino acid naturally produced when your body breaks down dietary protein) is through B12 and folic acid, which help reduce production. This is especially critical for women on hormone replacement therapy, those planning to become pregnant, and smokers who might have depleted folic acid levels.

Megan Morales5 said:The FDA forgot to mention—though maybe we're looking at different reports—that 90% of the soy in the US is genetically modified. It’s highly likely the stuff in those supplements you sell is the same. So much for being healthy.

Oh, sure! He probably still has some leftover non-GMO soybean seeds left over from the Columba days and his own private farm where they don't even use synthetic fertilizers. 😂

Megan Morales5 said:The FDA forgot to mention—though maybe we were reading different reports—that about 90% of the soy grown in the US is genetically modified, which likely includes what you're selling in your supplements. So much for health.

Q: Does it contain GMOs?
A: NO. Our soy isn't genetically modified. We use "hybrid soy with preserved identity." We have contracts with farms all over the world. The soy seed used is a hybrid grown from original, natural soy seeds that we’ve strengthened over generations to be more pest-resistant (which is why there's no need for pesticide treatments).

I remember having a mountain of questions myself, just like everyone else here, but through enough persistence and digging, I managed to find plenty of answers; honestly, it's one of the reasons I'm heading out to the States in a few days, just to see some of this firsthand... 🙂

ps: I don't want to name any specific products, so please stop steering the conversation that way (I don't owe anyone an explanation) .. 😎

mistybear4 said:Q: Are there GMOs in the products?
A: NO. Our soy is not genetically modified. We use "hybrid soy with preserved identity." We have contracts with farms all over the world. Our soy seed is a hybrid grown from original, natural soy seeds, which we have strengthened over generations to be more pest-resistant (which means no need for pesticide treatments).

Just like I had a ton of questions about everything myself (just like you guys), I managed to find many answers through sheer persistence and hard work. In fact, one reason I'm heading to the US in a few days is to see some of this firsthand... 🙂

PS: I don't want to mention any specific products, so please stop making comments in that direction (I don't owe anyone an explanation)... 😎

What exactly are you going to see in America if their farms are located all over the world???😁

Maybe some withered-up pests next to healthy non-GMO soy crops???😁 😁 😁

Frank Alvarez8 said:Back in the 60s, the whole industry jumped on the bandwagon by blaming cholesterol for heart disease, mostly because it was great for marketing. Meanwhile, research was already showing that homocysteine is just as much of a culprit—if not more so—but the food industry found the "cholesterol scare" way more profitable, so they pivoted everything toward those "low-fat" and "zero-cholesterol" products we see everywhere.

By the late 90s, homocysteine resurfaced as a major concern after years of epidemiological studies and lab tests backed it up. One way to manage high levels of homocysteine—which is an amino acid naturally produced when your body breaks down protein—is through B12 and folic acid, which help dial back its production. This is particularly vital for women on hormone replacement therapy, those planning to get pregnant, or smokers who might be running low on folate.

I actually thought you might finally say something intelligent before you went and disappointed me again in the next thread... 😁

I’ve been digging into this whole cholesterol hype lately and I’m currently working my way through "the cholesterol lie" by Walter Hartenbach, which lays out several points:
- plenty of cholesterol claims are just plain wrong
- the side effects of lowering cholesterol are being swept under the rug
- most of these studies don't hold up to actual scientific scrutiny
- there's evidence that cholesterol drugs might actually increase the risk of heart attacks and cancer
- Big Pharma fakes the statistics
- a lot of doctors are completely in the dark about how cholesterol metabolism actually works
- the media just parrots whatever the industry feeds them
- scientific institutes are often bankrolled by pharmaceutical companies
- TV shows broadcast nothing but misinformation
- viewers are being intentionally misled
- real scientists rarely get a platform
- the industry is more than willing to pay for favorable stats
- cholesterol isn't the cause of coronary artery disease
- many doctors actually prefer having lifelong patients
- the blatant abuse of power within the pharma industry
- stress can drive up cholesterol levels
- your ability to function effectively drops along with your cholesterol levels
- DIET ALONE BARELY TOUCHES CHOLESTEROL LEVELS

There's plenty more where that came from, but enough about the book. In my own experience, talking to people who managed to bring their sky-high cholesterol and triglyceride numbers back to normal within a few months, I've heard firsthand accounts regarding various drugs and diets. Based on all that, I have more than enough data to speak on this, including how soy proteins can impact the whole situation—even if mainstream medicine only acknowledges it when their sponsors allow it... 😁 😉

mistybear4 said:Q: Do the products contain GMOs?
A: NO. Our soy isn't genetically modified. We use what’s called "identity-preserved hybrid soy." We have contracts with farms all over the world. The soy seed used is a hybrid grown from original, natural soy seeds—something we've strengthened over generations to be more pest-resistant (which is why there's no need for pesticide treatments).

Just like I had a ton of questions about everything myself (just like you guys), I managed to dig up plenty of answers through sheer persistence... and honestly, one of the reasons I'm heading over to the States in a few days is to see some of this stuff firsthand... 🙂

ps: I don't want to mention any specific products, so please stop with the comments in that direction (I don't owe anyone an explanation) .. 😎

I'm not sure which company you were talking about, but products under the name Herbalife do contain genetically modified soy. That information is readily available online.

Frank Alvarez8 said:What exactly is there to see in America when their farms are scattered all over the globe?😁

Just rows of withered, dying pests sitting next to patches of healthy, non-GM soy, I suppose.😁 😁 😁

I don't really have any interest in touring soybean plantations; I'll get around to that once I'm actually flush with cash, but for now, I'm perfectly content just learning about a Nobel laureate like Dr. Luis Ignarro and spending some time in his orbit... 👍

http://nobelprize.org/medicine/laure...o-autobio.html

http://www.nrg-fit.com/luis_ignnaro.asp

PS: You'll probably be wishing you had the chance to meet him too. 😁

Megan Morales5 said:I'm not sure which company you were talking about, but products labeled as Herbalife contain genetically modified soy, and you can find that info online if you look.

Well, you can find all sorts of things on the internet, including claims that you're a certain type of person, but that doesn't make it true, does it? ... 😉

Melissa Cruz2 said:this guy's whole constant snacking thing is honestly giving me liver issues🙄

well, that’s actually the endgame, isn't it? you wreck their liver first and then swoop in to "fix" it... 😁 😁 😁

mistybear4 said:[Soy is an excellent choice for anyone concerned about their health—especially heart health. [/B]

Is this that American GM soy??
Packed with scorpion genes??
No thanks... my grandma never even touched soy and she lived to be 95.