Originally Posted by
rowerek
Let's start with some science from reputable medical websites.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/stayi...ld-more-muscle
https://www.health.harvard.edu/stayi...rotein-powders
https://www.center4research.org/prot...arm-than-good/
Self experimentation with supplements is not a good idea and can be dangerous. One should at least consult a physician before starting taking huge amount of supplements in attempt of self-experimentation.
As somebody already mentioned, if a person follows balanced, healthy diet, in vast majority of cases there is no need for supplements. In rare cases of medical situations, rare illnesses one should follow science, recommendations from physicians and dieticians, and NOT rely on anecdotal stories from workout buddies, tv commercials, tik-tok, internet blogs or personal preconceived notion. I am not sure why people do this kind of stuff? Obsession with immortality, perfection, vanity?
Working out and healthy diet, following science and advice from physicians and dieticians: GOOD idea. Self-medication, abusing supplements, self-experimentation: BAD idea.
There was a guy, Noble prize winner in physics, that fell into this trap with many millions of clueless, uninformed followers.
https://www.vox.com/2015/1/15/754774...c-myth-pauling
Your four references make the same trite point. Don't buy garbage protein powders.
If the medical community was so sound, why are seniors so unhealthy?
If I am not mistaken, the fellow you slammed, Linus Pauling, won two Nobel Prizes and lived into his mid 90's with vigor. Seems like a good goal to me.
I saw a EP cardiologist recently for some timing issues. He took his glasses off and looks me in the eye and says, most of my patients are fat, lazy, they eat poorly, and have all sorts of health issues. He looks at me and says you look like an 18 year old athlete, "Total Respect". Blew them away with 18.4 METs on the treadmill. If good health does not mean anything to you, go to another thread.