Change Your Life with Vitamin E, K2 and Geranylgeraniol. Dr. Barrie Tan | Maximus Podcast Biohacking

In this episode, Dr. Cam interviews Dr. Barrie Tan and he explains how specific vitamin E, k2, tocotrienol, and CoQ10 supplements have the amazing abilities to increase testosterone, work as antioxidants, build skeletal muscle, and so much more. Dr. Tan is hailed as a trailblazer and the world’s foremost expert on vitamin E. A scientist first and foremost, Dr. Tan earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biochemistry from the University of Otago, New Zealand and spent several years as a professor at UMass. Dr. Tan is credited with discovering a form of vitamin E called tocotrienol from three major sources - Palm, Rice and Annatto. Dr. Tan is currently the President of American River Nutrition, a natural health R&D company he started with his wife, Elizabeth, in 1998.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:14 Dr. Tan’s education and training
05:00 Dr. Tan’s Discovery of tocotrienol in Vitamin E
09:00 Carotene and carotenoids
11:00 Vitamin E and why tocotrienol is so important
16:40 The health benefits of tocotrienol
22:00 Can tocotrienol prevent chronic disease for younger people
24:00 Vitamin K2 and why it's so important
31:00 Which form of vitamin K is the best
35:00 Japanese studies where vitamin MK4 could increase Testosterone
39:30 Could Vitamin MK3 or MK7 increase testosterone
41:40 Why are supplement manufacturers not selling MK4 as much
43:00 Why MK4 is superior to MK 7
45:10 Geranylgeraniol (GG) and why it's so important
54:00 Can Geranylgeraniol (GG) supplements help muscle building and growth?
57:00 What is a recommended dose of Geranylgeraniol (GG) and Ubiquinol?
01:02:30 Outro
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[@carloscarion1748]

How do you tell someone who is humbling in a humble way just want a miracle he is in this life?

[@ericwarmath1091]

Dr Tan is a national treasure. Always learn from his talks. Well focused questions.

[@KevinSanti]

*worldwide too

[@marylee2732]

Thank God for Dr Tan for his focused pursuit in Tocotrinols. I will definitely buy Delta Gold Annatto to support him from all of his years of diligence.

[@lindachristine7443]

Wow...just wow! 🤩 Dr. Tan makes me smile when he speaks! His passion for his work is contagious. Awesome interview, great content, very informative in a simplistic organized fashion. I've watched this podcast 3 times to learn how to cure my symptoms. I eat clean, I'm a runner, I'm an Integrative Health & Fitness Coach, I take Chinese herbs & supplements but my cholesterol keeps climbing in spite. Dr. wants to put me on statins...I said no, I'll figure this out. So thank you both for the info. 🙏 New fan here! 💯✨️💙🤍

[@gorritas1234]

Linda,,,what are your cholesterol numbers / ratios is what’s important if lds is high or your combined score is also high,,, Ratios: 2 types of LDL: large buoyant and small dense called sdLDL-C / If your small dense ratio is outside the normal range then your LDL high scores will be negatively impacting your artery/heart health, if that number is low then despite your high scores your 👍 ok /. How’s your sugar intake/ it should only come from natural sources,,, zero refined and zero processed-(most processed foods have bad sugars / daily intake for women is 9 grams per day! ). Are you Taking Vit. d3 / K-2 / Vit. E with tocotrienols,, Hope that helps! Oops 🤭 forgot/ stress will automatically increase the effect of cholesterol in your bloodstream/ negatively,,, if so / so find a good way that can help you manage/change the way we deal/perceive stress in your life!! 🙏

[@lindachristine7443]

@@gorritas1234 Thank you for your comment. Yes, my sdLDL-C was high. I made sure I asked for a more specific test when they tried to put me on statins. Good news - after 30 days of Dr. Tan's suggestion: D3, K-2, GG, and Tocotrienols - it went down slightly. I increased the dosage to 250 mg. of tocotrienol and will re-do the blood test in November. 👍 Thanks again, and absolutely agree with you about Stress.💯🙏

[@Jus4kiks]

@@lindachristine7443 How has it been going with Dr Tan's suggestions, still progress, how have you been feeling? Hope you have been well, 🙏

[@nj-fw6px]

Alll this, that Dr Tan mentioned is all so intriguing!

[@user-pf5xq3lq8i]

Please try berberine.

[@magpiegirl3783]

This was an excellent interview with knowledgeable people explaining the hows and whys but adding the practical dosages relevant to effective intake. I’ve only recently come across Dr Tan through my studies into osteoporosis and am impressed with his knowledge, experience and total enthusiasm for his work. The content and conduct of this interview were top notch h. Thank you for helping this untrained older person through a technical and vital information path to hopefully better health.

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

We’re happy you found value in this interview!

[@adm6785]

I’m just finishing up my first bottle of Dr. Tan’s supplement. What I’ve noticed so far is my skin looks and feels amazing!!! I didn’t expect this.

[@BCSTS]

What an amazing interview.....clears up many of my questions ! Any updates on newest studies (2023) ??

[@susan4789]

Very interesting. Dr Tan helped me understand MK4 and MK7 tremendously!

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

Glad to hear this!

[@capresti3537]

@@MAXIMUSTRIBE Tremendously?? That's a very strong word. You could have said clearly.

[@BCSTS]

Mk7 more popular cuz they say it is found in the blood, but Mk4 is not....maybe it is because Mk4 is better absorbed...& therefore not detected in tests ?

[@cindywoodrow1873]

Dr. Barrie Tan formulated the Vitamin E I advertise in my Health/supplement business. So blessed to be taking the best Vitamin E out there.

[@jokekelleey2071]

It's amazing that we can actually see these microscopic chemicals and how they work how they move

[@BCSTS]

I am one of the elderly...73 yrs......wonderful info here !

[@barbiekat6352]

I’m mid 60s and am looking for muscle health and restoration!

[@liameneuk]

The "problem" of GG is that for the public at least, it seems that Dr. Tan is almost the only one pushing it. The theory sounds very promising but at least there should be some authoritative studies showing that it, when taken in by way of supplements for long term, is not harmful.

[@jokekelleey2071]

Really a great simple complete explanation have a very important stuff and we know that they can't make money off of this but they deserve it at least you can recognize them as contributing to the health of America the world

[@JohnBlatt71]

An amazing interview and research. Thanks so much for this!

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

Thank you! Make sure to check out our other podcasts!

[@slickrick5596]

@@MAXIMUSTRIBE bro i just came across your video. Wondering im you do coaching online?

[@ellisgarvin]

Dr Tan is such a good spokesperson for science, and a good role model for other scientists. I love how he refuses to play the expert in any areas that he hasn't researched deeply himself. Unfortunately this seems to be somewhat of a rarity with scientists in interviews that I've seen. A majority of them seem to think that being a scientist grants them expertise in every phenomenon, including things they've never investigated. Scientists have an ego just like everyone else, and just like everyone else, only some of them are able to put that ego aside in their pursuit of truth.

[@jokekelleey2071]

Very Dr. Barrie Tan is a blessing from Vietnam.

[@jeffstone2585]

Great video/info. Does Gamma Oryzanol fit into this picture at all? I noticed rice bran oil was mentioned.

[@jondor654]

Super informative .

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@unicorndiva1357]

I love dr.Barrie

[@ednabortoli7108]

Thank you for all the great information 🙏💕

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

You are so welcome!

[@krg9942]

I work in the health / supplement industry. We sell MK7 over MK4 because we have been informed that MK7 stays in the body longer, so It works better. After this video, I will spread the word about MK4. Also, I have been taking Dr. Barrie's Annatto Deltagold for quite a while, after extensive research on Vit E! Glad to see this lecture and learn more! Thank you.

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

Awesome to hear!

[@carloscarion1748]

What are truly amiable, sincere person Dr. Tan is! I have been using Toca Farrell for many years previous to this and I have recently switched to taco Torino vitamin E actually was kind of my favorite vitamin I don’t know why I just seem to gravitate to it now you know for whatever it did it did you know it did OK for me but I’m definitely feeling changes with the tocotrienol. It’s a good time to be alive and to witness such discoveries

[@714boba2003]

🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🙋Someone please help answer this question: if you’re taking annato E GG, should you still be supplementing K2 for calcium calcification issue?

[@krg9942]

@@714boba2003 In my opinion, K2 is good to take no matter what.

[@capresti3537]

You say you been taking Annatto tocotrienol for quite a while but never told us of any benefits. I assume it did not help you.

[@DM-cs3wb]

I understand that women are supposed to have a balanced and adequate levels of oestrogen and testosterone in order to function most efficiently. Will taking supplements that Increase testosterone throw this off balance?

[@BCSTS]

Does Dr. Tan have information on Nattokinase vs. Natto ?

[@happymunchkin2812]

I tried alpha tocophenol for over 2 months and oh boy, it causes a lot of inflammation in my body so I stopped and feels lots better and I just ordered the type of vitamin e that dr.Tan is talking about. Very excited to try new form of vitamin e. Thank you Dr. Tan.😊

[@harmonyhelps1714]

Where did you get it from?

[@Test7017]

Theres 8 tocopherols

[@pambaughman1579]

@@Test70174

[@theluckyman74]

Astazanthin also has amazing properties

[@gonicjon]

Amazing how i never heard of GG

[@edkastlie8602]

Totally appreciate Dr. Tan, an absolute genius! I'm curious about K2 (MK4) and wish to try it, however I had a stent installed about 3 years ago and I'm currently on blood thinners: atorvastatin, metoprolol, and aspirin. So taking K2 supplements are a no-no? Would that be dangerous? I would continue taking the blood thinners, but want to supplement with MK4. The stent was put in because of a clot (I assume calcium-riddled - so wouldn't K2 eventually pull calcium out of the blood and into bone and cartilage?) I'm also taking salmon oil (another blood thinner). I've tried tocotrienols, ubiquinol, D3, and GG - no problems. (Need to reorder the tocotrienols and GG). Any advice Dr. Cam?

[@silosvince]

Per Dr Barrie Tan, statins deplete CoQ10 so you need to supplement with CoQ10. He does not recommend you get off your statins but maybe that you are better off taking Tocotrienol 200-300 mg + Gerianylgerianol (GG) + CoQ10 + D3 +K2. I am diabetic. the vein doctor rotorootered both legs, I have a stent on my right leg. He put me on plavix and xarelto. I stopped taking all my medications without the okay of my doctor.. I take responsibility for all that. It has been about 2 months since I dropped xarelto, over a year since I dropped plavix. I started 250mg tocotrienol a week ago, hopefully my GG will come in this saturday. Aver que pasa. Let us see if I signed my demise. I walk between 8000-10000 steps a day..Hopefully I lower my aAIC by less cars and sugar.

[@vcash1112]

Whats GG?

[@davelynne9237]

I can't find anybody selling these supplements in the UK and their not for individual sale.

[@ench1951]

What is the supplement brand can we can buy for this Vitamin E? And where is this available?

[@carloscarion1748]

Isn’t it amazing that the smallest thing turned out to be this miraculous boon?Coloring cheese!! Indeed, lol

[@palmirapriore5243]

Peccato che nei sottotitoli non c'è la traduzione in italiano i sottotitoli sono solo in coreano! Come si può fare?

[@gloriamitchell4005]

Did I hear nato? How I can get it w/out smell or taste or procuring it

[@vcash1112]

You can take Nattokwinase with Mk4?

[@gloriareid7490]

Can’t figure out how to order GG

[@thewombraiderr4849]

Does anyone know if tocotrienols help with angina???

[@Rob-bq6ek]

What dosage of mk4? I've seen 45mg.

[@user-pf5xq3lq8i]

Mk7 is causing skin problems for me- Fibrosis in fingers. Moving to MK4! And GG.

[@vcash1112]

What’s GG?

[@skipperrussell2025]

@@vcash1112 geranylgeraniol

[@meggi8048]

gamers always knew about positive effects of GG

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

😂

[@r.a.m3255]

Does anybody know what is the best ratio to take vitamin D with k2 MK-4 I can’t find it anywhere thamks

[@barbiekat6352]

I take Upnourish liposomal D3&K2 (really like it’s absorption qualities!) Each softgel is D3 5000iu and 100mcg K2 (MK-7) For whatever that worth to you! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

MK7 stays in your system longer - maybe because it's harder to absorb. But that's the reason I've always heard that MK7 is better. MK4, if you take it as a supplement, it's gone is a few hours. MK7 is more like the Energizer Bunny: it keeps going and going. I'm inclined to agree with Dr. Tan, however. If your body is making a substance then that's probably the substance that it prefers. I'm getting off of vitamin K2 supplements and switching to this GG stuff.

[@epap1375]

It’s because MK4 is rapidly stored and accepted in the tissues. It’s been shown to absorb quickly in the brain, heart, testis, kidneys etc. It’s also been shown in recent studies all forms of K2 will try to convert and store to MK4 in tissue. The study is labeled “Multiple Dietary Vitamin K Forms Are Converted to Tissue Menaquinone-4 in Mice”

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

@@epap1375 - Great info. Thanks!

[@gloriamitchell4005]

Working and listening can you transcribe in English

[@mariestanton1481]

I can’t find this Vitamin E tocotrienol supplement here in Ireland. Can anyone tell me where I can get them please

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

Currently Dr. Tan and his proprietary blend of supplements are only available in the US.

[@hariprasadns3893]

I herb

[@mattgloss8580]

try browsing for Swanson Tocotrienols.

[@sidmichael1158]

Can't find them too

[@saranpun7192]

Jarrow Formulas, Toco-Sorb from iherb has a good review.

[@glendaguilott3765]

Yahusha bless you !!!

[@GreenCheese500]

Can I take Vitamin E Tocotrienols, Vitamin D with K2, Vitamin B3 and Krill Oil all every day?

[@fitnesssoup7553]

In my opinion yes. You might benefit with a touch of cod liver oil and likely some vitamin C as well (Camu, Camu and a little fresh parsley) if you wanted. Get as much as your nutrients from whole food sources. Sprouts and greens will aid with digestion and boost nutrient utilization. More isn't necessarily better. Think a broad spectrum of elements and big variety working together synergistic. Make an effort your water and fat soluble vitamins/supplements separate (as reasonably possible).

[@fitnesssoup7553]

I should add, take the two oils separately at different times of day if you chose to take both.

[@marasadi8182]

Vit K2 mk7 make me ill.What would be the problem?

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

Depends if you're taking it with food. Also, you have to take small doses and make sure you're getting high-quality supplements. All lipid-soluble vitamins have the maximum daily dosage.

[@mariellemontresor-timpesta9150]

Some people can’t process MK7 properly , I’m one of them. Vit K2 MK4 is fine , I benefit all the properties of Vit K when I take the K2 MK4 form

[@meohmyohmyohme]

I’d volunteer I’m 78 yrs old some meds on board

[@Paulsofsteel]

wow

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

Wow indeed! Check out our other podcasts: kzbin.info/aero/PLTHVKaCL9oz1afZp79KW098C0EUUPa2B1

[@sidmichael1158]

Any summary?

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

In the description of our video you can find the time codes to each section of the podcast.

[@alaeldinahmed1411]

Listen to Dr.berg he summarised all

[@scottcheney6955]

So should we take both GG and a separate tocotrienol supplement?

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

For the Maximus king protocol, we provide a proprietary blend of Vitamins A, D, E, K, and GG. All of these lipid-soluble vitamins help with immunity, hormone production, and overall health.

[@pambaughman1579]

@@MAXIMUSTRIBE But you’re not supposed to take all the fat soluble vitamins at the same time of day can you please explain

[@barbiekat6352]

@@pambaughman1579I need to know about this!

[@PaulbylPaulbyl]

I just have one question can't vitamin E tocotrienols (or any form of vitamin E) in excess cause problems? If you eat broccoli every day then you don't need any vitamin E correct?

[@pambaughman1579]

Wrong E from food

[@capresti3537]

Only Excess synthetic tocopherol causes problems not from food. Natural tocopherol is found in daily foods, no need to supplement that. Only Tocotrienol can be supplemented daily at the correct dose.

[@desperado77760]

Anyone been on Tocotrienols for an extended period? Results?

[@desperado77760]

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[@capresti3537]

@@desperado77760 Dumb review. Tocotrienol works silently.

[@Whereismyname34]

I noticed when I started taking it that it helped my IR.

[@capresti3537]

@@Whereismyname34 Whats IR?

[@mineralchief]

Can E tocotrienols help with my own GG production? I am more concerned with lowering oxidized LDL. I am not sure if it is necessary to reduce LDL itself since it is an important human molecule. E tocotrienols can certainly help with the G6PD pathway to recycle oxidized glutathione, is their a way that helps with GG? I am excited to about the ideas Dr. Barrie Tan is putting forward, but yet I have so many questions.

[@mrhcopeland]

stay away from all sugar, grains, vegetable/seed oils (omega 6s ) and everything fried. Damaged oils can cause oxidative damage. Use avocado, coconut, olive, MCT and healthy [animal] fats like real butter, 100% grass fed beef tallow etc.

[@mineralchief]

@@mrhcopeland i dont touch plant oils of any kind due not only to their omega 6 content but high phytosterol content. Currently i am eating almost 100% ruminant animal meat, salt and water because i was exposed to a water damaged building. But i like the epicness of ruminant animal meat so i may even continue for periods of time beyond when i am done detoxifying..

[@heatherhaslam2015]

Please look at redpalm oil..!!

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

Thanks for the request, we will check it out and maybe Dr. Cam can do a segment about it in in our weekly radio show that is streamed live here on KZbin every Thursday 6pm PT / 9pm ET. Thanks!

[@gloriamitchell4005]

Sorry going to transcript must not have heard nato

[@janiesherwood6403]

What is gg??

[@NY_Patriot_Lady]

Hi Dr. Tan. I currently began taking 3 of your tocotrienols 125 mg plus pendulum akkermansia. Bronson Pure Vitamin C ascorbic acid, Bronson Basic Selenium 200 mcg, Life Extension Bone Restore Elite with Super Potent 4 caps K2, which includes [[D3 Cholecalcepherol 1000IU, ( Calcium as carbonate,Citrate Malate, bisglycinate chelate, fructoborate) 700 mg, Magnesium Oxide 300 mg., zinc 2mg, manganese amino acid chelate 1 mg, Silicone horsetail extract😳 herb silicone dioxide 5mg, Boron as patented Fruitex B OsteoBoron calcium fructoborate 3mg ]]3mgD3, Natures Way Zinc Chelate30 mg , Dr Eric Berg's Cod Liver Oil should be taking 3 only take 1??? GNC B-Complex 100, Immunovites Alpha Lipoic acid 600 mg 1 a day, what say you about this selection of supplements? Is any conflicting with the other?

[@hakilahmbiri875]

Wow..am in Mozambique how do I get to buy this

[@mrhcopeland]

Might want to take it easy on the calcium supplements. Most people get enough from diet and taking K2 MK7 directs calcium into bones and teeth where it belongs and pulls it out of soft tissue. Calcium in the arteries is a road to disaster.

[@barbiekat6352]

How long have you been taking this protocol? What have you noticed? Are you possibly a woman and taking some of these for bone health? Thank you for sharin! 😊

[@user-pf5xq3lq8i]

Mk7 headaches.

[@map3364]

Can I take Dr. Tans supplement while taking a beta blocker?

[@albertoperez3223]

No puedo leer coreano

[@howardhdavidson]

Supplements are are a absolute minefield.. there are synthetic versions which are most you buy there are so many different dosage measurements of dosage . You should take vitamin D but without K2 MK7 you are possibly doing more damage than good . Only now this is being spoken about . Each vitamin has a different construction that different people have different opinions on . We hear about free radicals all the time , you really need to be a microbiologist to understand all the information we get watching these videos . We are not getting the simple information to buy these vitamins . Are the vitamins we generally buy are they synthetic or natural is synthetic doing the same job . I could see the frustration when you asked him a simple question which type Of K2 we should buy and no clear answer . Everyone seems to only recommend MK 7. I’ve just purchased MK 7 so now do I buy MK4.

[@pambaughman1579]

They have ‘‘em combined. Or chk out foods u can get em

[@steventangney1367]

Dr Brad Stanfield, Vitamin E (tocotrienol) Supplements SHORTEN Lifespan says this, who is right.

[@c.holman739]

I almost cussed.....well actually I did...that dude did a video on how vitamin C has no benefit....After years of me studying research from Dr. Levy and Dr. Pauling he comes up with this stupid video from his research from some pharmacy sponsor. And I saw that Video on Vitamin E and I need to go back and listen. But if I am not mistaken any research on tocotrienol and combination with Tocopherols will always cancel out the benefits of Tocotrienols so the research needs to be with tocotrienols alone.

[@arande3]

what I’ve heard is that it’s specifically alpha-tocopherol that can be problematic

[@c.holman739]

Research does not say that sir research says it extend life you lying Mother Intercourser!!!

[@barbiekat6352]

Look at his overall content 👎 I think he just cuts and pastes what’s convenient… he suggests vegetable oils!

[@capresti3537]

Dr Brad Stanfield is spreading disinformation. He has ties to pharma.

[@DaisyDukes11]

No sound.... 🤨

[@MAXIMUSTRIBE]

😂 click unmute

[@user-pf5xq3lq8i]

Mk7 is cheaper and more profit.

[@courtenayharre511]

Can someone take too much gg?

[@abdulqayyumraja7012]

SIR, WHY THE INGREDIENTS LIKE GELATIN IN G G ARE NOT HALAL.MUSLIMS CAN NOT USE THIS PRODUCT.PLEADE THINKS ABOUT MUSLIMS