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Huberman recently interviewed someone that I consider to be the real deal, Andy Galpin, and it was a very interesting series of 6 episodes. I don't listen to a

by inerte 4y ago

Huberman recently interviewed someone that I consider to be the real deal, Andy Galpin, and it was a very interesting series of 6 episodes. I don't listen to a lot of Huberman, but during these long conversations I've learned about the incredible amount of things he take. Of special note was a "sleep cocktail", a mix of several supplements. Stuff pre and post workout, for this function or this other function, I don't know if it was every cataloged but I wouldn't be surprised if we're talking about ~30 different supplements. Anyway, Huberman and Galpin were talking, and Huberman super interested in all sorts of things Galpin would recommend, and Galpin then says "My objective is to get you OFF supplements long term, fixing the foundational problems instead of the symptoms" - I found some transcription online here https://podscript.ai/podcasts/huberman-lab-podcast/guest-series-dr-andy-galpin-optimal-nutrition-supplementation-for-fitness/ https://podscript.ai/podcasts/huberman-lab-podcast/guest-ser... around the 01:53:06 mark. I think it's easy to miss in a +3 hour conversation about supplements someone actually saying: Long term you shouldn't need this stuff. So friendly reminder how supplementation is one of last things you should consider when trying to improve performance. PS: Athletic Greens (which I tried for 3 months) is more like 99 since at least for California you need to add +20 for shipping. Interesting, I decided to try based on this review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjJOo78NiFI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjJOo78NiFI - and stopped because it didn't do much for me.

jvican 4y ago
Seconded. I've been following Andy Galpin for four years; I can attest that his knowledge is unparalleled. He's one of the worldwide experts in physical science and the coach of many elite athletes: the best definition of an applied scientist. His guest video series with Huberman is amazing. He's taught me so much about the do's, don'ts, and trade-offs in training effectively and staying healthy. His delivery is immaculate and you get away with understanding what's the actual truth (which in a field as full of myths as exercise science is a must). I'm a semi-professional powerlifter and I apply his knowledge every day. If you're not following him, you're missing out.
tinyhouse 4y ago
I'm not taking supplements beyond vitamin D and B12, but what you just quoted could be said on anything really. It's always best long term to fix the problem instead of the symptom, but reality is that it's very hard for many people. Why people taking statins instead of living super healthy life so that their cholesterol levels are normal? Just one example...
blargey 4y ago
Athletic Greens and competitors tend to include a ridiculous “everything and the kitchen sink” cocktail of supplements with dubious sourcing, presumably in hope that one of them has an “energizing” effect on the customer and generates a good review. Which is unfortunate, since there have been times I would have appreciated a cocktail of normal food vegetables in convenient form.

by inerte 4y ago

jvican 4y ago

Seconded. I've been following Andy Galpin for four years; I can attest that his knowledge is unparalleled. He's one of the worldwide experts in physical science and the coach of many elite athletes: the best definition of an applied scientist. His guest video series with Huberman is amazing. He's taught me so much about the do's, don'ts, and trade-offs in training effectively and staying healthy. His delivery is immaculate and you get away with understanding what's the actual truth (which in a field as full of myths as exercise science is a must). I'm a semi-professional powerlifter and I apply his knowledge every day. If you're not following him, you're missing out.

tinyhouse 4y ago

I'm not taking supplements beyond vitamin D and B12, but what you just quoted could be said on anything really. It's always best long term to fix the problem instead of the symptom, but reality is that it's very hard for many people. Why people taking statins instead of living super healthy life so that their cholesterol levels are normal? Just one example...

blargey 4y ago

Athletic Greens and competitors tend to include a ridiculous “everything and the kitchen sink” cocktail of supplements with dubious sourcing, presumably in hope that one of them has an “energizing” effect on the customer and generates a good review. Which is unfortunate, since there have been times I would have appreciated a cocktail of normal food vegetables in convenient form.