#103 - Which Supplements Really Make Sense | Alexander Friedrich (Alex – Adon Health
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#103 - Which Supplements Really Make Sense | Alexander Friedrich (Alexikon) on Men's Health

Dr. Jonathan Apasu

Testosteron Experte von Adon Health

Alex aka Alexikon is back on the Men's Health podcast! And this time it's about one of the most discussed topics in the health and fitness sector: supplements.

Which supplements really make sense? Which ones are overrated? And how do you recognize reputable products in a market full of hype, half-truths, and dangerous promises?

In this episode, Alex talks about useful basics like multivitamins, omega-3, vitamin D3, and creatine, explains why lab values are not just "good" or "bad", and shows how to critically evaluate supplements. It also covers AI as a decision-making aid, quality control, collagen, ashwagandha, magnesium, botanicals, and the dangerous peptide hype surrounding BPC-157, TB-500 & Co.

 

Topics of this episode:

  • The most important supplement basics: Multivitamin, Omega-3, Vitamin D3 & Creatine
  • Why optimal values are more important than just "no deficiency"
  • Taking creatine correctly: Dosage, tolerability & myths
  • How you can critically check supplement claims with AI
  • Peptides, Longevity & Social Media: Why the current hype can be dangerous
  • Quality in supplements: What you should really look for when buying

If you want to know which supplements really make sense and which promises you should be skeptical about - be sure to listen in! 

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