The TRUTH about Supplements!

[@danielsancarter]

I really dislike the hot take of 'we don't need supplements because we're food secure and wasteful'. In the us a lot of households are both food secure and malnourished. Adequate/excessive calories don't equate with proper nutrition, some nutrients are difficult to get, especially if you have a poor diet

[@brendakelley3150]

Totally agree. I especially worry about the children who are at the mercy of parents who may not cook nutritious meals.

[@johnree6106]

True but I am more concerned with overall taking in to much nutritional supplements that is being pushed.

[@syasyaishavingfun]

Supplements are supposed to supplement, not doing the bulk of the work of giving you nourishment. Also they don't work as good as the real thing simply because vitamins and minerals are supposed to work in tandem, if you just take one isolated vitamin you might not have the accessory vitamins as support for it to be utilised.

[@notnow3917]

There are definitely a lot of families in the US who would benefit from supplements, however the vast majority of Americans, especially those without food insecurity generally do not need supplements. I know a ton of people who believe the marketing and take dozens of supplements although can absolutely afford to simply eat healthier. Eating healthier is a lot easier than people think. You don't need to limit yourself to kale and nuts. Lobbyism in the US has created laws and subsidies that favor processed goods over fresh foods.

[@logoninternet]

It might feel instinctually elitist to insist people eat real food, but supplements are exploiting that space, not helping it. Think about it. Actual healthcare is what you want, not supplements.

[@dnyalslg]

Supplements are overhyped, and many people take unnecessary supplements. HOWEVER, you’re right that some people can benefit from some supplements, but that’s even with a balanced diet. I’m a doctor and have to take 3x the recommended vitamin D daily allowance because I never see the light of day. Ashwagandha has helped my stress a lot, and there are tons of peer-reviewed and replicated studies that back that up.

[@marnenotmarnie259]

yeah i live in washington state so we don't get a ton of sun here, and even if we did i mostly work indoors. so vitamin D is awesome. i take a few other ones too bc i'm immunocompromised and want any extra help i can get lol. plus, buying healthy food is ridiculously expensive and i have a minimum wage job. it's not a replacement at all but a little boost isnt a bad thing

[@PlanetProofOfficial]

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[@katieosadczuk4170]

Vitamin D supplements literally changed my life. I used to sleep all day, but now some flint stones and orange juice later I can manage to stay up a normal amount

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

Yes, and I agreed with you.......but, do you know what grade or ingredients quality that these CORRUPTED and UNREGULATED labs are adding on? The real engredients are nearly impossible to buy due to the excisting lobby around created NOTHING BUT US LABS!!!!!!!!!

[@TheBruceKeller]

Same on the Vitamin D. I take 10k IUs a day and the doctor said my levels were amazing and I can feel the difference between when I am supplementing with it or not for sure. Also as someone with ADHD, my brain doesn't feel like it turns on properly if I don't take some L-Tyrosine and L-Dopa.

[@hoozwastaken]

I think a lot of people are missing the point of the video, there's instances where supplements are necessary like when you have a deficiency and it's completely fine to take them because that's their reason of existence, to supplement what you can't get during your meals. The problem comes when people take them as a way to cope with their bad alimentary habits or use them as basically meal replacements

[@logoninternet]

Lotta people here feeling a knee jerk reaction because they blow $200/mo on green drinks lol

[@mattpotter8725]

I take supplements, not expensive supplements, just basic multivitamins and iron (because I have an iron deficiency syndrome that was picked up in a blood test). I don't use them as a reason not to eat healthily, have my fruit, veg, carbs, fiber, protein etc. etc. The problem I see is basically these brands advertise to young, active people who have disposable income and who want to lift more weights in the gym, run faster for longer, stay in shape. They should never be as a replacement but to supplement, the clue is in the name!! I use them to basically top up the good food in usually eating. If I have a day where I get some takeaway or its not so healthy it might help me be a little healthier on that one day, but that is the exception not the rule in general.

[@PlanetProofOfficial]

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[@awkwardatlas5623]

As an AG1 subscriber I can confirm. Although I’m still not cancelling that subscription :p

[@InfernoVor]

Not even that, the problematic aspect are the ignorant people. When I was younger and the whole supplement craze started in my country my family bought them and took them for the "health benefits". Just the idea that taking them means you'll be healthier.

[@ashishgup]

One nuance about advice to eat healthy nutrition rich food as the first step (which I completely agree with): there is very little measurement of actual nutrition from produce that we buy today. There is plenty of research about sharply declining values of nutrition in veggies and fruits over the last few decades, you can easily look it up. On top of that, there was an example study that measured nitrates from beets and they were all over the place (50x differences) depending on where you buy it from, non-organic vs organic and so on. I think this channel should cover this important topic to balance the discussion. Since studies cost money, there is not much money going on in studying these at produce level since there are no profits to be made from these studies. In summary, just eating a lot of nutrition rich food may not be so nutrition rich these days. Many folks take supplements to not replace nutrition but to hedge their bets by assuming that some of the reputed companies pay better attention to actual nutrient values in the food and perhaps that trust is misplaced. It's hard to know the truth since we are not very good at measuring actual nutrient values across a broad spectrum of nutrients that many of the green powders claim to have.

[@jacksteel6590]

@ashishgup With a comment like this, you should take over this channel. You know what you're talking about, and you know your limits. This channel should change its name. How about, "Dis Information".

[@SoftTofu123]

the reason why some vitamins are like 1100% of daily recommendation is its absorption rate. if the body is terrible at absorbing, then obviously they will need to pack more.

[@huntergibson9359]

What makes the absorption rate so terrible? Is it potentially because we are taking it in a form that disallows effective absorption? Otherwise, why is the recommended daily intake so low when we absorb less than 10% of what we need?

[@SoftTofu123]

@@huntergibson9359 there are many reasons, but yes, making it into a stable form of condensed pill is one of reasons why the absorption rate is so terrible. ideally, you shouldn't need any pills. but here we are. The point of my comment was to answer Levi's comment on why it's 1100% more than the daily recommendation. he and his team could've easily googled, but they failed to do so. that's why I left the comment. I hope this helped.

[@huntergibson9359]

@@SoftTofu123 I appreciate that information. I have long been under the assumption that supplements with massive quantities of specific vitamins are ridiculous, or downright harmful. But low absorption rates due to mode of ingestion makes a lot of sense. Thank you. Whole foods are still better, but vitamins if you cant get it through diet is the way!

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

shouldn't the suggested intake amount be what compensates for that tho?

[@jenn4593]

Wait. Wait. This is misinformation. It is not that our bodies are terrible at absorbing nutrients. It is that our bodies are not designed to absorb synthetic nutrients from non-food sources such as supplements. Our bodies are designed to absorb nutrients from food. The inferiority of supplements when compared to food is the reason why some have 1110% of the daily recommendation.

[@judithrussell9162]

A lot of people commenting have said to consult with your health care professional but I think that this is problematic, not only because it might be expensive in places like the USA but the majority of GPs are not highly trained in nutrition, even now. They’ll look at blood test results and say, you’re deficient, take a supplement, when it is much more nuanced than that.

[@Mr.BobsDog]

Yeah, the docs don’t know everything that’s for sure

[@gregnixon1296]

I agree that doctors know about as much as the general public about nutrition. Also, they tell patients what they are supposed to say to avoid getting their license into trouble.

[@SamanthaStew]

That’s a fair point. I’m taking Vitamin D, B12 and magnesium because my Dr told me I needed them after bloodwork.

[@SemekiIzuio]

True, my mother is diabetic. Did blood test that did not turn out good. Nutritionist told her to not eat bread coffee sweets etc (obvious foods) and instead eat kiwis, nuts, water etc (less sugar and carbs). In my mind I was just like, what worthless information is that. Ask the meal plans for diabetics. Not basic obvious snacks 🙄🙄 I got so mad so the next time I went with her and the nutritionist said they dont help with making meals. Then what's their job exactly? Smh

[@FLmetalhead]

Don’t forget c-19 when they all forgot what science and logic is.

[@bendingriver7101]

Side note, vegans, please take B12. It's necessary if you're vegan

[@austin7761]

Also, vitamin D if you live in a less than super sunny area, are a POC, and/or you don't go outside often, especially in winter. Most storebought D3 is made from lanolin from sheep's wool, but you can find vegan D3 online easily.

[@bendingriver7101]

@@austin7761 yeah, I was aware D came from lanolin but I just don't particularly need it since I make it outdoors enough! I'm just saying, like, every single vitamin there is a non supplement based way to consume for vegans except B12. It's not, "If you don't do a, b, or c and are vegan you should take B12" it's straight up, "If you're vegan you need to take B12 supplements. There is no other way to acquire B12"

[@austin7761]

@@bendingriver7101 Sure, but those use cases I listed cover a ton of people. I'm just trying to get additional good info to anyone that might be reading, vegan or not, because around 40% of Americans are vitamin D deficient (jumps to 80% for black people and 60-70% for hispanic people).

[@DCskater79]

or just eat one serving of nutritional yeast every few days, it has 730% of the daily dose lol

[@1911Zoey]

Yeah. If they really don't want to live like normal omnivores then they should supplement themselves. Plenty of things are just not as bio-available in most vegan food.

[@hobotify]

When i seriously started working out i used to take a multivitamin supplement. It was meant for bodybuilders, and they emphasized that it contains a lot more vitamins and minerals than what a regular, moderately physically active person needs. It contained six different pills that i needed to take every day (i think one or two of them was just a capsule of fish oil). It didn´t make me feel sick or anything, but it colored my pee neon green (apparently it´s the effect of surplus vitamins that my body could´t process so it just rejected them) and it made my breath stink like fish for the whole day. After two months i stopped taking it, and nothing really changed, didn´t feel any better or worse.

[@RickyDanDiggity]

Vitamin B2 in excess makes urine yellow to light green. It is not dangerous, as your body will pee out what it does not need. If you had a very green color it could indicate you had methylene blue in your system, which should not be in a multivitamin complex. In addition, your fish breath indicates rancid fish oil, as omega-3´s should not taste much if it is not oxidized. Get a separate good quality O3 supplement and check for rancidity, as there are lots of studies to support fish oil supplementation long term. You might not need a multivitamin supplement because you get what you need from food, but you might as well just did not feel any difference because you used a low quality supplement. Brands like Jarrow, Solgar and Thorne are few good ones.

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

B12 will make you pee really yellow. In effect you are peeing your money down the toilet. Most supplementation is pee’d away.

[@joeld9896]

Haha well it sounds like you were taking some rancid fish oil. Fish oil actually needs to be refrigerated. A lot of people don't even know that. But the reason why your pee was neon color was from a little vitamin known as b6. It makes urine bright yellow or greenish. Not because your body is rejecting anything bro. I never heard of a multi vitamin with tons of pills involved. They make multi vitamins much different now a days. If you aren't too soured from your odd experience (which sounds like a long time ago) they make easier to take multi vitamin that just has one pill. They also make it in gummies. And your breath won't smell like fish unless you just got done eating fish I promise.

[@kokichategavkokicha9596]

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[@stefanschneider3681]

I am sure something did change: The weight of your wallet skyrocketed 🤣

[@nBasedAce]

I take D vitamins because I am a shut in, and I take iron and vitamin c because of my poor diet. Not all supplements are bullshit if you actually need them for a medical condition. You should be aware that they are not required by law to put vitamin c in the pills they sell as vitamin c, though. We need supplements as regulated as all over the counter drugs.

[@austin7761]

B12 should also be supplemented by anyone who eats a vegetarian or vegan diet, which while usually not for a medical condition, it is still a good reason to supplement. I agree with the rest of your comment, just adding nuance.

[@katem6562]

I wish more people would understand this. I have a medical condition that needs vitamin d and a multi vitamin to ease its symptoms. Good quality is key to this. Their are so many “multi vitamins” etc which are priced £10 or less for a year’s supply - which won’t do what your need it to. If you need a multi vitamin or vitamin D ask a doctor or a licensed nutritionist.

[@hamsterama]

@@austin7761 I'm not a vegan, but I take B12 anyway. It's extremely rare that I'll eat a steak or an entire chicken leg. I only eat small quantities of animal products. For example, I'll put a little bit of chicken into a stew or rice to add flavor. Or twice a week, I'll eat a poached egg. So, I take B12 as a precaution, because I doubt I'm getting enough of it from my diet. The consequences of being deficient are extremely serious.

[@PlanetProofOfficial]

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[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

Are we too lazy or are we overworked, underpaid, and over stressed to really take the time to take care of ourselves properly?

[@tysone1254]

Like he said, people with free time to take care of themselves, cook healthy food, excerside etc. Are not good for corporate profits or the economy!

[@hugtango]

@@cat-le1hf absolutely and I can clearly see the difference after let say 25 years, I am 46, between my friends that supplement and other that don't.

[@amyarcher8017]

Interesting take. I think covering some of the third party verifications would have been a good add. If you need/want to take vitamins, it's important to make sure they have third party testing.

[@FutureProofTV]

Very true! Thanks for pointing that out, Amy 🙌

[@PlanetProofOfficial]

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[@PlanetProofOfficial]

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[@JButterZJ]

If you think AG1 IS a SCAM, Take IT for one month, then you wont think that anymore. If you dont Take Supplements and have a Bad diet, have fun in your 40s

[@KOZMOuvBORG]

Buut where do you find such? only articles I can find are sponsored by the brands themselves.

[@SuperZinger1]

Before retirement I worked for over twenty two years in the Natural Food Industry in the Supplement part of that Industry. I worked mainly in retail, six years as a team leader at Wholefoods Market in Northern California. I have read hundreds of books, attended dozens of trainings and Naturopathic Conferences and continue (at 71 years old) to continue to research and learn. I have probably tried over a thousand products including, herbs, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, powdered green drinks amino acids and food extracts. To find what really works and who are the really good companies takes a lot of work, unless you have someone really trustworthy to guide you. Truth is, the soil is depleted and so the food is depleted-especially in minerals-so some supplementation is going to be called for. There are also a number of bio-hacks that are useful for strengthening bones, preventing muscle loss, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation etc. So, all supplementation is not useless, yet a lot of it is. Why? Because of ignorance. Most are just rolling the dice and trying things.out hoping for a good result. I did the same thing, but because of how long I have been doing this I have been able to figure a few things out. Testing for nutrient deficiencies is the best way to see if you really need to supplement. A poor man's way would be to go to Cronometer and plug in your daily diet and see what Vitamin's and Mineral's you are deficient in. The diet is foundational, cooking your own fresh organic food is crucial.

[@proudbacteria1373]

I'm pretty sure that this blogger who is whining about useless supplements has never cared to test himself about deficiencies. I feel that from his mindset.

[@Bear-x8x]

Yeah, sure thing. Fool@@proudbacteria1373

[@lv67890]

I’m sorry but if you’re not an actual dietician, if you were a *salesman* who went to do seminars and read some books from your industry, you are not an expert in this at all. You do not have a serious science background. You were in SALES, sir. You are not a scientist.

[@jntd4160]

@@lv67890 Are all professional licensed psychoanalysts as angry as you are? Good grief.....take a pill!🤣🤣🤣

[@cottonfluff1317]

In what part of his message was he claiming to be specifically a dietician? He's saying he's someone who knows a lot about the product side of things and he's tested lots of things to see what works and what doesn't. He's not recommending any products, he's suggesting doing genuine testing in your own self to find out what you really need and suggests doing good research to find what really works. Mentioning the current status of the soil and recommending organic cooking to increase quality foods intake. He's saying not to take supplements blindly PRECISELY because that's inefficient. Did we even read the same text???? I just read it once and I think his advise is really valid and valuable.

[@kennylikesmusic]

I think you’re forgetting that supplements are “supplemental.” its not supposed to be in place of healthy food or exercise but in addition to.

[@huntergibson9359]

In that case you simply don't need them, and will be overdosing regularly on vitamins and minerals in your diet. They are unnecessary when you already have a healthy well rounded diet. They are unhelpful with a diet that would make them necessary.

[@gwarlow]

@@huntergibson9359 Whose definition of “healthy well rounded diet” are you using as your guide? Supplements can be thought of as insurance, for those mornings you are running late or occassionally when the only food available is of the “fast” variety. A multi-vitamin daily is not expensive and there is not a sufficient dosage of any vitamin/mineral to cause an “overdose”. Congratulations if you ARE eating a perfectly balanced selection of food on a daily basis though. Cheers.

[@huntergibson9359]

@@gwarlow Ok, multivitamins are totally separate to this. I am against the massive marketing machine that is supplements like AG1, or Seed. Which are shockingly expensive if you extrapolate to a year or more of use. I think it is predatory marketing that will not make a significant improvement on someones physiology if they are not severely lacking something from their diet. I am not saying I have a perfect diet. I am saying you don’t need a perfect diet. Only a diet that includes a variety of foods that roughly follows the food pyramid we all learned in grade 2. Lots of veggies, some carbs, fats, and a little meat. Anything beyond that is achieving minimal gains. Which is absolutely not worth it for 99% of people. It is a massive industry because their margins are very high, and their marketing is really well done so people think they need it.

[@only_6486]

Who needs 1100% of a vitamin as ''supplemental'' when you eat a proper, balanced diet?

[@SurmaSampo]

@@huntergibson9359 The food pyramid was designed by the USA agricultural industry to maximise sales of domestic produce and has nothing to do with health. The amount of nutritional research that has turned out to be just marketing produced before the last couple of decades is astounding.

[@driverjayne]

As someone who has given themselves scurvy TWICE, I'm going to keep taking my vitamin c tablet. Having your skin fall off SUCKS.

[@LittleMew133]

Did you not eat a single fruit or vegetable? Because vitamin C is pretty abundant if you ask me.

[@driverjayne]

@@LittleMew133 no I did not. I was homeless and fruits and vegetables are expensive and difficult to keep from spoiling.

[@LittleMew133]

@@driverjayne oh I see, my condolences. You can try apples next time that happens, since they last for weeks and are relatively inexpensive.

[@kooksies5712]

The most interesting thing for me, is that i was taught at university that the ratio of microbial: human cells was 10:1 (back in 2012-2015). but the updated model is that it is in fact, closer to 1:1 (1.3:1) as stated in this video. I had to google it and learned something new!

[@Viennafly1]

And every time you poop it gets closer to 1:1, and you just become a little more human. 😌

[@felixchien1664]

@@Viennafly1 So pooping actually makes you less disgusting. Good news for me I guess. :)

[@Aaron-tk5zy]

yeah it was only updated very recently too

[@stevefitz7934]

I hadn't heard that they revised the estimate. Half of the things we know are wrong. We just don't know which half. Thanks for the info.

[@kristylewellen6606]

The only supplement I've ever felt that I truly needed is Iron. I have had a history of anemia so it's vital that I have enough Iron and even though I eat rather healthy, I don't get enough in the food I eat every. So I agree that unless you are not getting enough vitamins in the food you eat supplements are a option but by no means should be your first option.

[@sebastiaantromp6483]

Could actually be a copper deficiency. Iron supplementation is linked to a higher mortality rate. Look it up.

Woman need more iron because they lose a lot of blood every 28 days. If you’re vegetarian it becomes harder to meet that.

[@nieczerwony]

Well then why you had to supplement? Get liver, hearts and red meat and you will get lot more than what you need. You are contradicting yourself. You said if there is an option for food whe should not take supplements, and then you state you take it, even thou there is easy way to do it through a diet.

[@josefineandersson2829]

@sebastiaantromp6483 That is not true. Higher vitamin levels are associated with lower all cause mortality, as cited by this study following 14,286 US adults: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33143929/

[@Lunedai]

I agree with you on iron. But just because it is relevant to you doesn't mean there are other relevant ones for other people. Vitamin D is an easy example. With our lifestyle and with working during sun times in winter it is hard for many to maintain a high enough level. B12 deficiency pretty common if you drink a lot of alcohol, take certain meds for diabetes or gastric acid blockers (like almost every senior person that has to take a dozens meds). B12 deficiency can also lead to iron deficiency.... It's best to take B vitamins in complex than just a single one because they are all linked in pathways and if one low often all low. Selenium deficiency also quite common depending on region because food is often grown on selenium poor soil and then not enough selenium is in our veggies and the grass that is eaten by livestock. Then less selenium in meat too....

[@Emily-hd9sm]

I might disagree with the statement that most people are "too lazy" to be healthy. Supplements are attractive because people are overworked and exhausted, I think. I'm a full-time college student with a part time job, and trying to get into medical school means I am doing research, volunteering, and constantly studying to keep straight As. Forget when I actually get to medical school or become a doctor! And the same is true of people in minimum wage jobs working 60 hours a week to support families on poverty pay. And people in "good-paying" jobs who are nevertheless overworked by a corporate machine. If you have a 45-minute commute because you can't live in affordable housing anywhere near where you work, you've lost 1.5 hours of your day right there. If you work 8 hours a day, make it 9 because you have to make up that lunch break. Forget eating a healthy lunch unless you have time to meal prep. Except you probably don't if you also have kids, or pets, and/or a home to keep clean, etc. Add in all the other chores of daily living, and it's truly very challenging

[@logoninternet]

Turns out capitalism exploits your body and then sells you fake solutions to make you feel better about it. Imagine that.

[@abundantangel6376]

@Buck Daman but it’s still problems eh? It’s not an optimal lifestyle for healthy living.

[@MerkleAkrunphleuphle]

right, and they are trying to better themselves what does saying that help! I think the worst thing is the waste they produce. Rawr Superfoods, plant protein, and algae omegas is the only company that I am aware of that uses 100% post consumer recycled packaging.

[@luisliu4729]

However we have to keep in mind that future proof does acknowledge the fact that some people do require the consumption of supplements. I think that the major problem that he is trying to point out is the high popularization of the use of supplements due to marketing, I mean 77% chance is crazy! which we can deduce that a considerable percentage of those people are probably quite different to your lifestyle and from the others (some may are living more stressful lives and others less). In my opinion, I genuinely believe that there would be less amount of consumption without the marketing that supplements are getting. Just what I think, nice to meetya!

[@kuraiaku2997]

@Buck Daman Everyone who is still alive has their own set of problems. People in poor countries have starvation to death problems, people in advanced countries overworked themself to death, one problem doesn't invalidate the other.

[@NghtMonster]

Taking supplements from verified companies that undergo rigorous quality testing from independent labs have helped me with my health. I simply can't get the complete nutrition I need with meals alone and it's a way for me to know I've covered the basics. Genetics play a role in my overall health but supplements have certainly helped and thankful that we now have these options.

[@thepersianpapi]

Which companies do you recommend? I usually go with life extension

[@thepersianpapi]

Which companies do you recommend? I usually go with life extension

[@bdm8960]

BS

[@NekoBoyOfficial]

@@thepersianpapi They're a good brand! I use Swanson Vitamins and Nature's Bounty.

[@Bear-x8x]

One would think that you work for Athletic Greens, or at least are employed in the grift of "health" supplements. They are all nonsense, no matter the hype. And it is all hype. Only the gullible fall for it (and Trump's "poorly educated' masses.

[@bendingriver7101]

You cited Michael Pollan, who while popular, is fairly problematic for a lot of reasons. I'd encourage you read "Weighing In" by Julie Guthman. A really solid and honest critique of pollan's data and solution

[@benjaminbowman1866]

Thank you, I'm reading one of Pollan's books right now and have become more interested in him lately, so I appreciate a critique of him at this time in my life. Will look into the book you mentioned!

[@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878]

I appreciate the recommendation.

[@bendingriver7101]

@@benjaminbowman1866 of course, I should mention, I just find Pollan to be rather preachy, and it's not so much I disagree with him, but his solutions just completely neglect the reality of being anything other than an upper middle class white person in the US

[@FutureProofTV]

Thank you for the suggestion, we'll add Weighing In to our reading list. Always appreciate new source material! Thanks again 🙌

[@bendingriver7101]

@@FutureProofTV also, another good add to your reading list, not necessarily for content, but for life is One Straw Revolution. That book changed my life in so many ways

[@hisdud3ness93]

I am eating fairly balanced diet, exercising 5 to 6 times a week. That being said I am also intermittent fasting, most days I have 2 meals a day with a snack in-between. With busy schedule its very difficult to make sure your diet includes absolutely everything it should. AG1 helps me tremendously and it provides tangible benefits, otherwise I wouldn’t take it. On any decent supplement its written that it doesn’t replace balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Most of health conscious people I know are aware of that fact.

[@Bear-x8x]

Oh please.....drink the Koolaid, drink the Koolaid....

[@angel163]

I worked at a 3rd party testing lab that tested supplements. Although it’s not FDA regulated, FDA would actually randomly audit the manufacturers and testing labs. As for the actives they listed, they are actually being tested too before being released and packaged. Unfortunately, there are too many companies are selling supplements and some new companies doesn’t know shit about the product they are selling when they send it out for testing.

[@aquariuscomfort]

So testing for actives of things we don’t need? That’s like testing sugar pills to make sure they are real sugar. It’s irrelevant, and plus it’s company tested which is a conflict of interest. If someone is good insecure, they can’t afford pricy supplements. It’s ridiculous that people don’t understand this, especially from no experience.

[@KattKirsch]

I really love this. As someone who takes a handful of very specific supplements for very specific reasons, I think I seem to my friends like someone who''d advocate wildly for them; but I take those supplements because they're beneficial and medically necessary, and I've actively discouraged my friends from getting into a slippery slope with just taking pills instead of taking care of oneself. That said, even I get tempted when some new delta-omega-trans-acid hits the market, and I find research often quickly curbs my enthusiasm appropriately. Thanks for giving me something to show people when I don't feel like explaining this

[@beardiemom]

Same here, I take two supplements: Magnesium and melatonin. Magnesium because I get flipping cramps if I stop taking it and melatonin because my psychiatrist has me on two stimulants for my ADHD and depression and it helps me sleep. The latter is even approved by my doc because I asked her if that was an okay way for me to try and improve my sleep, since my meds make sleeping harder. I would not recommend others to necessarily do the same, but personally, I have real benefits from both of these.

[@X11CHASE]

@@beardiemomguy takes stimulants for ADHD but looks down on natural supplements 🤣🤣🤣 clown world that we live in. I can’t take people with “ADHD” seriously

[@beardiemom]

@@X11CHASE maybe research it a little more, then. It's a serious cognitive disorder that can pretty much ruin your life if you are on the far end of the ADHD spectrum and it's left untreated. Before I got into psychiatric treatment for it, I scratched holes into my legs that got infected with MRSA, because I have dermatilomania as a result of my ADHD. Quite literally could've lost both legs, because my brain is wired wrong. But sure, natural supplements with no scientific backing behind them could have helped me stop that behavior just as easily.

[@KOZMOuvBORG]

@@X11CHASE that's Ableism (spec. mentalism/saneism) you bigot!

[@LarryMagruderJr]

Man, this video made me feel all the guilt. I’m currently spending almost $100/month (US) for AG1. I know I should eat healthy, but I just don’t take the time to do the meal prep. This 100% laziness. I already knew everything you said in this video, but it still felt like a slap in the face. You’ve inspired me to grow up and get my butt in the kitchen. ❤

[@DailyWorkoutEnjoyer]

Per day the price is really not that bad. Also with all in one supplements, you can eat more of what you want while still getting the health benefits of a good diet.

[@X11CHASE]

Don’t listen to this bullshit clickbait, supplements are a great tool when you know what you’re doing, and AG1 is great for those who don’t have at least a decent diet.

[@bradencolaner4811]

@@X11CHASE Clickbait or not, this video has reliable sources. They are not saying supplements are BAD, but not a replacement for a good diet. That's the whole point.

[@iDrraaaK]

Dont listen TOO MUCH a guy that tells you himself he has zero knowledge on the subject (especially when he looks like a malnourished kid). That's baffling me that you can even tell people you have zero relevance or expertise, but as long as you have a following, what you say matters and it's taken seriously. As for AG1 : the dude says he's no pro or expert or even connaisseur, but the amount of biotin to him "seems" too much, "seems overkill". What does he know ? Why dietician and health professionnals and experts would independantly recommand it then ?

[@tomtemple69]

If $100 saves you over 4 hours of time, it's worth it

[@brendant2180]

loved the video! and there is so much more to discuss on this topic. like the body itself is not a machine, it doesn't always process everything that goes in perfectly. but uh, what about creatine? are you going to do a similiar video on steroids or OTC medicines?

[@wohooky1]

i was diagnosed with anemia, vitamin D & protein deficiency. I dont eat meat for sustainabie reasons so changind my diet in that aspect was not an option. Even though i try to eat more tofu, spinach, and raisins it was impossible for me to feel better the "natural way", so i take supplements (vegan protein powder, iron & vitamin D). As people in the comments have said... some vitamins aren't BS if you actually need them.

[@nordionisio1722]

Eat grass fed beef for optimal nutrition.

[@ronminler2322]

@@nordionisio1722 re-read the post. They said they don't eat meat for sustainable reasons so, eating grass fed beef is not an answer.

[@WillyEckaslike]

eat 3/4 eggs a day..find a farmer who looks after his chickens if the factory route doesnt suit you...your health is the number one thing

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

Legumes and pulses. You need to not just have soy. Beans are a wonderful source of protein and amino acids. Split peas, grains, oats, wheat, lentils, etc. Look at ethnic foods like India and African foods where they are vegetarian. You’ll be surprised at the different foods out there!!

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

BTW, Vegan protein powder is mainly split peas ground up. Make pea soups and hearthy pulse soups. You’ll thank me this winter!! :-)

[@ashetrash9534]

I used to get sick super easily until I started taking daily multivitamins, and so I figure I must have some type of vitamin deficiency but I don't know which lol, so I'm aware that the vitamins seem to help *me* in a very tangible way, but I can't bring myself to recommend them to anyone who *already* seems to be in good shape to take vitamins, because I can't imagine they'd make as much of a difference. That said it's clear to me that vitamins have a very important place in the health discussion. I think a big issue with the video is how wide you cast your net referring to 'supplements,' it's clear your main point was about extraneous health shakes which are more often than not used when unnecessary, but saying all that stuff in the beginning about pills, gummies, etc. can be a little overboard. Calling people 'too lazy' was also kind of a low point that brought me out of a decent (if a little hyperbolic) video. Some people do not have the resources whether that be money or time, and it feels very dishonest to label them as 'lazy.' I think a lot of your videos are great, so i hope you'll take these points, and many others i see in this comment section into consideration to help keep a more balanced discussion going forward.

[@NghtMonster]

It's what will make me click to never be recommended this channel again. I work too hard to be able to have the healthy, balance 3 day meals my body requires due to long hours so not always able to get my daily complete nutrition. Being called lazy is super insensitive.

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

I used to get run down a lot until I started eating lots of greens. Kale, Spinach, broccoli , chard, etc. Load up on that stuff it makes a big difference.

[@humility-righteous-giving]

@@GodzillaGoesGaga good for you

[@tiktaktikka]

@@NghtMonster Yeah dudes full of it

[@user-ov2fc5sd1e]

3:31 somehow it feels like you are talking about all humans on this planet when you're only describing one nation In fact, this entire video sounds like you're talking about a problem humanity as a whole is facing. As a solution to this I suggest next time you try to show how other countries are doing in comparison to the US so that it becomes clearer that you're focusing on a single portion of human population.

[@JaboodyEnthusiast]

My body improved a crap ton once I started taking creatine, protein powder (fortified with nutrients/minerals), and vitamin D. Even the ashwagandha supplements have a noticeable effect on my mood in a positive way.

[@Leester-70]

The right supplements from good sources work. This guy didn't really prove anything in this video other than some supplements are a waste of money, something we all already new.

[@jenn4593]

@@Leester-70 Well, he did say supplements help if you have a deficiency.

[@trichhoptera]

As a university student from Austria and a dietician to be, I have to say that the subject is presented here in a very one-sided manner. You are right that many people take unnecessary supplements and potentially even harm themselves. Also there are a lot of misconceptions and misinformations out there. I totally agree with you in most of your information. BUT for example during pregnancy, when trying to convince or on a vegan diet supplements are extremely important. But supplementation should always be monitored by a health care professional and only be taken if needed (for example if there is a diagnosed nutrient deficiency, in different life situations, a specific sicknesses or when someones on a specific diet).

[@funkehfunkeh]

I agree with you that supplements have their place (which is also something he mentioned). But it must be acknowledged that the American population is the main recipient of this video. In which case they really are pretty crazy about supplements, much less than the rest of the world. That's why he has skewed more to that side.

[@brandonbath6097]

100% I was so disappointed by the end.

[@logoninternet]

@@funkehfunkeh Americans like to pretend vitamin B-12 will stand in for a totally broken healthcare system. 🙃

[@Aaron-tk5zy]

As a food scientist and studying dietician in Australia, I don't agree with plenty of this video. I think this video is mostly to direct some of the attention AG1 is getting to his KZbin channel for likes and subs by presenting an opposing view. I'm not saying i didn't enjoy the video, always appreciate an opposing view to a topic... but I think it's misguided and jaded - perhaps someone's KZbin channel did not get approached by AG1 and missed out on some of their massive social media budget they've been splashing lately.

[@PlanetProofOfficial]

Hi guys, i just started my channel where i’m dedicated to researching and evaluating businesses, brands, and products. I recently made a video about the company Oatly And If It’s Really Ethical & Sustainable. Please let me know what you think and please help spread awareness by subscribing to my channel! Thanks in advance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmeleaJ6rb2lo7s&ab_channel=PlanetProof

[@john-wiggains]

I’m curious about how meal replacements like Huel are. I would also encourage research into Bioavailability. Just because something has 2000% of the vitamin we need, doesn’t mean our bodies can use all of it. If we can only use 1%… that’s an important thing to know. And FDA doesn’t regulate/advertise that either.

[@fluffiebear2]

7:59 honestly I'm surprised you don't have a million subscribers, the quality of your guys' videos certainly seems like it. Keep up the good work 👍

[@callumgill7019]

I work in wildland fire, I use athletic greens because our work is very taxing and being healthy is essential, in our work the food we are given is very sub par when it comes to hitting our micro nutrients. Supplements are just what their name says, they are supplemental but they are fantastic for filling those small gaps that need filled depending on your lifestyle

[@Tafarai_AM]

Always entertaining and informative - love your content !

[@FutureProofTV]

Thanks so much for being a part of the team, glad you're enjoying what we're putting out there 👏✌️

[@denniscerletti2244]

My main dislike of AG1 is if you go by the ingredient list, soy lecithin is the 2nd most ingredient in the product. It's fatty acid composition is 70% or so Omega 6 a polyunsaturated fat that is known as inflammatory causing free radical damage. Many nutritionist's now agree to avoid seed oils/vegetable oils, bean oils in one's diet as these are of the highest of the processed foods.

[@barb0138]

I think of myself as the supplement queen, I sware I have tried every supplement made. For the most part you are correct but I think everyone is different. With eating poorly I think we do need some sort of supplements. For me personally I started taking vitamin D3 and it has helped me so much with my complete exhaustion. I do get outside alot but the sun does not seem to give me enough. Also you are correct about the green drink mix.

[@humility-righteous-giving]

i find moringa does help with joint discomfort(i only take when i have discomfort as i find it NASTY😂) , cutting out certain foods and fasting has a much better positive impact on the body than almost any supplement, when i feel a slight knee discomfort i either eat eggs laced with moringa or i skip a meal or 2

[@josiahculley7686]

dont do supplements they can hurt your stomach and get side effects, do a myers cocktail iv once a month get a vitamin d injection you can up to 100,000-300,000 iu injections that can last up to three months in your body.add in gludathione iv like twice a month coq10 injection once a week. those will heal almost all health issues fast massive improvements in a week no side effects.they just wont heal a broken knee in a week ha. the only oral supplment you have to do is fish oil. nutrition ivs and injections are how rich people and pro athletes stay healthy year round, you cant get enough nutrition from food alone. toxic farming over the past 30 years has depleted nutrition in the soils..

[@johnnyarmstrong77]

Thanks for so eloquently and articulately pointing out that there are no shortcuts to optimizing health and wellness. Have to do the work and not expect to "shake and chug" your way to better health.

[@friendofafriend7299]

Since I started AG1 and electrolytes I’ve never felt better, my cravings have reduced, I’ve lost 11lbs even tho I’m in peri menopause at 50yo. I have the energy to exercise now and I sleep better. I was lacking so many vitamins and minerals. I won’t stop. My gut health is fantastic now too. The downside is that it’s so expensive but I balance it by eating less food in general but more nutritious food.

[@mosaicsanctuary3]

Yeah, I was wondering why they would put the AG in the picture of this video. It’s such a high quality product compared to so much of the other crap out there. Fact of the matter is, we can not get enough nutrition from out food these days!

[@korsakoff76]

The first question is, "Have you heard of the placebo effect?" Secondly, if your diet was so bad before, yes, some supplement can help you. But as the video explained, it's not THAT hard to fix it by eating right. There are so many choices and it's not that hard for most people (I assume you are an American) in 2022. But then, your choice is choosing an "expensive" supplement instead of real food to balance it". That's an interesting thought process and the video is questioning, I believe.

[@tiktaktikka]

@@korsakoff76 Quit nut huggin this dude. If someone feels good on a supplement they feel good. Its not always a placebo. Live and let live

[@HippieJoe]

dam 40k subs in just 9 days, that's insane. congrats!

[@mirabellegoldapfel6256]

I once tried to join a discussion about vitamin and mineral supplements by suggesting to put your money to a blood test at a doctor first, before buying expensive products and taking pills on a vaguely whim. Only to be screamed down that blood tests don't show everything, that doctors don't know everything, that you know your own needs best etc. It reminded me more of a cultish belief than an honest try to follow science to get better nutrition. Sure, your local GP is not necessarily a dietician and science is evolving and discussing (or else it would not be science) and some recommendations get totally thrown overboard through time. But I trust my doctor more than a company that wants to sell me things. Might be the beauty of living in a country with affordable healthcare, the hyper expensive US system makes medicine seem more like a consumers product that is in competition with the supplement companies, than.. well medicine.

[@terriplays1726]

The real crux is that some vitamins and minerals you can basically take as many as you want - so selfmedicating with supplements is only a waste of money. But others are toxic if taken in too high doses, so that most companies don’t include them to not poison their customers, meaning that if you have an actual deficiency in one of them also your supplements won’t help you, or if they include them, you could worsen your health if you take them thin while already having enough of them.

[@g-rexsaurus794]

Vitamin pills are not expensive, that's your first mistake.

[@Clay_j_Bray]

And you don't think your doctor has the same profit motive as any supplement companies?... Just because you TRUST someone/thing more does NOT mean that it's factual

[@terriplays1726]

@@Clay_j_Bray At least Doctors have the education and a reputation to loose. The people behind supplement companies may or may not have any education about the topic, and when their reputation is ruined, they will simply continue selling under the next brand name.

[@PlanetProofOfficial]

Hi guys, i just started my channel where i’m dedicated to researching and evaluating businesses, brands, and products. I recently made a video about the company Oatly And If It’s Really Ethical & Sustainable. Please let me know what you think and please help spread awareness by subscribing to my channel! Thanks in advance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmeleaJ6rb2lo7s&ab_channel=PlanetProof

[@michellee1190]

Okay. So I’ve had gastric bypass surgery and I do take quite a few supplements. The only supplement that I take which wasn’t suggested to me by my PCP, Bariatric Surgeon, or nutritionist is chlorophyll. Which takes the form of powdered alfalfa extract. There is one reason I take it. Now, if you look up taking chlorophyll as a supplement, they list ALL KINDS of claims about health benefits, the one I take makes a lot of noise about “blood filtration”. And I’m like, I don’t know I believe it but “whatever”. I’m Gen X, I say “whatever” about as much as you (a Millennial) point out existential dread. :D So maybe it is helping my spleen out or something. But I’ll tell you what it does absolutely without question… It makes your poop not smell as bad. Or at least it makes my poop not smell as bad. Eating lots of veggies will also do this, but I can only eat so much volume because of my tiny baby stomach. I eat as much veggies as possible but I just can’t eat a lot of anything and I need a specific amount of protein per day to be healthy. So an alfalfa capsule in the morning and the evening improves my quality of life vastly.

[@Livetoeat171]

Just a suggestion from someone who has had medical problems in the past: I need a lot of vegetables too and I hardly eat any meat except fish or eggs so in order to get the amount of vegetables that I need, I blend smoothies on an alternate day schedule like Mondays I blend yellow squash, zucchini or carrot with almond milk and banana. Then on Tuesday I will have spinach, blueberries and blackberries. Throughout the week I will change my smoothies So I get yellow vegetables one day, purple, green etc. throughout the week but there is a lot packed into a smoothie that I wouldn't be able to eat. It's gentler on the stomach so your stomach doesn't have to digest it and you can sip on it slowly.

[@micheleboyle3547]

I have a history of breast cancer and since then have been low on calcium so I take calcium pills as just adding more dairy to my diet doesn’t help. I keep it in the low normal range as it is. I started taking a cod liver oil supplement to fight high cholesterol as I don’t want to take statin drugs. My blood glucose has been on the higher than normal level for more than 10 years and I take ashwagandha now trying to stabilize my glucose. My diet is healthy and my exercising is good. I feel fine. Next blood work I hope shows improvement. My nurse practitioner is fine with my supplements. I don’t think if your healthy you need supplements but for someone like me yes I am keeping my fingers crossed . I don’t want to take heavy prescription drugs.

[@augustoof13]

I’m happy for you. Cod liver is pretty good ive heard. I take a lot of pills but its mostly for my mental health problems.

[@powerhousebakeryatnutritio1311]

Sooo good!!!! 100% agree. Im an RD wellness coach for 30 years and YOU hit the nail on the head. BOOM

[@jonathanandrade176]

I wonder how industrialized agricultural affects the nutrition value in our food. Matpat on food theory was talking about bio availability in our foods. I wonder how that affects how much vitamins we actually absorb from supplements.

[@aayotechnology]

Exactly. Food isn’t what it once was!

[@augustoof13]

Bananas are probably a big one. They look basically nothing like their ancestors and are way more sweet, same with most fruits but bananas are one that i can think of

[@orismj]

Honestly, one of best and well made videos on the supplements subject that I’ve seen. The hard truth is hard, but still truth. Love that channel.

[@adamhilyer7179]

Thank you for speaking about it. I bought AG1 and it's not that great... Your video made me smile and confirmed some thoughts for me about eating healthy, meal planning and what is more important for my nutrition. Big thumbs up to the video.

[@humility-righteous-giving]

according to lots of research i did ,i think the best supplement is fasting, from my understanding fasting brings allot of healing on the body,(i used to think the best supplement was apple cider vinegar)

[@humility-righteous-giving]

@@SmokestalDude420 i was talking about most people, of course you need to maintain a healthy weight, but most of us would benefit from fasting often, its not easy to do, you claim anorexia ,sure anorexia is a problem,,but most have the opposite problem,,you personally can probably fast 2 weeks in a row and won't look or become anorexic but you don't have the grit it takes,, i don't know you,but the probability that my assumption is correct is at 90%

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

8:07 I’m so proud of you on your way to 100,000 subscribers! Today you are at 377,000 because you are amazing!

[@russelleaston1832]

“Vitamin D?!? How about you vitamin f*** off!” I’m dying 🤣

[@calhensley820]

Theeamine?! Not sure how you would spell what he said, but it sure wasn't thiamine. 😄😂

[@FutureProofTV]

😂🤣🤣

[@westinmilan]

In general I agree with most of what you said. Ag1 is expensive. However it has helped me. I am a truck driver. Eating a healthy diet is challenging over-the-road. And it can get very expensive since you have to eat out a lot. And that's including I try to cook in my truck as much as I can. Which can be very hard since I don't have a sink and such for cleanup. I don't count on AG 14 all of my nutrition. But I definitely believe that it has filled some gaps. I will say that I have had an easier time getting through my day don't get tired near as quickly as I did before

[@deanj2010]

Spot on! I do take a few supplements but only to correct deficiencies identified through blood tests in consultation with my PC doctor and nutritionist. While I understand many people can’t afford a nutritionist, all of us can and should be seeing a primary care doctor annually and and making sure our doctor is ordering comprehensive blood tests related to our age, gender, and family history of disease.

[@twbishop]

athletic greens is essentially a liquid multivitamin, with a few extra ingredients. there are countless brands of multivitamins, single vitamins, minerals and other supplements like omega-3 oils and creatine. as i understand, they make up a billion dollar+ industry. the science behind the utility of taking these is varied and ongoing. a plant-based diet and exercise remain the foundation of wellness and health, as well as abstaining from alcohol (@3:02)

[@thru_and_thru]

I agree with a lot of what is said in this video. There is definitely a tendency for certain people to view these supplements as an easy alternative to things like eating healthy, exercising, sleep etc. But I think you will find that most of the people who are paying $80 for something like Athletic greens also eat very well, and exercise a bunch. You have to be a bit nuts about your health to pay the much for a drink powder. It is hard to get everything from food alone so this stuff is supposed to help with the things you might be low on. Of course a lot of it is complete overkill and I’m you are just peeing out most of it at the end of the day haha.

[@shithead1482]

Yes, rly true 😂 only fat binding vitamins will kill u if u take to much.. cant pee those out.

[@thru_and_thru]

@@shithead1482 yikes that’s terrifying haha

[@JTDumpling]

I take multivitamins, Vitamin C , Evening Primrose (for my monthly hormone breakdown), Iron and Fiber supplements. They are in small amounts but they help my body tick over. Some weeks I can't even afford to eat veges every night and I'm not big on fruit.

[@thegreengatsby9803]

This has been super informative and made me appreciate the value of home-cooking I started doing two years ago even more than I already do - thank you, Levi for the well researched content!

[@FutureProofTV]

Thank you for being here!!! 🤘

[@beckysue-2u]

Is it well researched? I tend to believe Levi. I didn't hear many sources. 1, maybe. I'll look in Description. Very important to me.

[@dawnbenway5586]

I hope everyone else appreciates how hilarious you are! Informational, yet funny! Best of both worlds, and you can quote me on that 😉

[@adera234]

My brother: has adult acne for the first time Me: what supplements are you taking? My brother: *insert 687% of daily requirements B12, with a balanced diet, not vegan* He stopped taking them and in 5 days no acne.

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

WELP

[@Prodigious1One]

WOW! For vitamin b12, he could eat one teaspoon of nutritional yeast per day.

[@VintageToiletsRock]

He discovered a new disease: hypervitaminosis B12, perhaps hypercobalaminosis?

[@sismarin]

It's the price of cyanide they stuck on the cobalimin, get the methylcobalamin instead.

[@randomroses1494]

@@Prodigious1One That nutritional yeast has to be fortified with B12 otherwise it has no B12

[@danielgorosito6329]

i love the straightforwardness of this guy. I love it! and I think he is right...there is always a catch.

[@carlo6912]

You make some excellent points, thank you for sharing. As the name states, supplements should be supplemental to a clean whole food diet and not a replacement.

[@tigerdigs8228]

I’m so happy I found you right now. I do product research and when you said why don’t you vitamin the F off , I literally laughed so hard out loud and it made my day. Your awesome

[@samhassan82]

I totally agree with you ! When I was on vegetables and fruits naturally and organic! My health was super now I am on the edge with many illnesses after my lifestyle changed

[@N7Tigger]

Problem is our soil is completely depleted of important micronutrients and the only thing we put back into it is nitrogen.

[@erasabledata]

All the supplements I take were prescribed or recommended by my doctor for the various health issues I have, and they're helpful as I have both sensory issues and stomach issues that really limit how much I'm able to eat. I do agree that a lot of people take unnecessary vitamins but as someone who has to take magnesium to keep my heart rate from skyrocketing this argument seems very one sided.

[@huntergibson9359]

It is absolutely one sided. But it is also very focused on the supplements market of all in one powders.

[@PlanetProofOfficial]

Hi guys, i just started my channel where i’m dedicated to researching and evaluating businesses, brands, and products. I recently made a video about the company Oatly And If It’s Really Ethical & Sustainable. Please let me know what you think and please help spread awareness by subscribing to my channel! Thanks in advance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmeleaJ6rb2lo7s&ab_channel=PlanetProof

[@Sarcastitonea]

watch the entire video and you'll realize he literally said "I'm not talking about people with conditions that need to take supplements for them." clearly the entire video is dedicated to these all-in-one general supplement companies, not specific generic supplements.

[@user-tx5vr2lu6e]

The video isn’t about prescribed supplements, it’s about companies who sell unnecessary supplements and how tbis fits in with the wider wellness movement and our actual ideal life.

[@alvinmarentes3315]

Great info. Funny thing is that soon as the video ended an AG1 ad popped up. I know KZbin threw it in.

[@KelleyOlivia]

I'm thinking about trying out green powder for like 3 months or so. I really love clean eating and am trying to get back into it after not being strict with it for a while. I think taking the green powder will be a helpful push for myself to help me on my health journey as I try to get back into habitual, long term , healthy eating.

I think is better to just eat vegetables.

[@zingara76]

Honestly, that's exactly what I did. Try them for several months and see any difference in my body. I try AG1 and first month I saw a little difference, but now I'm thinking it was placebo, but I'm in my 4 months and will see how I do at the end id the month. Cause AG1 is very expensive and also they have the WORsT CUSTUMER SUPPORT I have experience that I don't want to be their customer anymore. My advice try another brand and just take a note of changes in your daily life.

[@emsvincoffee5184]

Watching this at 304k subs. I’m glad that this channel grew over 200k in just 8 months. Love watching your content!

[@chitramenon6848]

I think you have surpassed yourself.Great video,must have taken a lot of research

[@FutureProofTV]

Thanks so much! We definitely put a lot of work into this one, glad you've enjoyed it 💪😌

[@unemilifleur]

I have a multivitamin and minerals pill because I give blood somewhat frequently and want to be sure to not have iron defeciency. That’s it, but I’ll take the extra vitamin D in the winter and the other ones.

[@unemilifleur]

That said, I totally agree with the video!

[@davidjea5648]

There’s a balance between smug and entertaining. I’ve watched several of your episodes, and your content is informative. That said, the tone and approach of the videos veer heavily toward smug. I’m not sure of the academic credentials you and your team bring to the table. However, physicians and hardcore medical professionals with sterling reputations and academic training e.g. Peter Attia and Andrew Huberman, who have a demonstrated track record of helping their audience achieve wholistic wellness, endorse AG. Very few are immune from the need sustain their operations or to be compensated for their efforts, your channel included. I think AG is a legit operation. Humility and care is called for when living in a glass house. The broad strokes of this video is a stain and castes doubt on some of your other content. You have a knack for picking interesting topics, though the title pages smack of click bait. I’ll watch a few more topics before a final verdict on subscribing. I appreciate your efforts and you may succeed in boosting subscribers, but I challenge you to be circumspect on how to make your channel more “future proof.”

[@huckyduck]

Yes, I heartily agree with you, even though many people did not comment on this. However I found this presentation very irritating, the 'jokes' in poor taste, and the nasal tone of voice grated on my nerves. In show business we would say he was over-acting and the performance was 'hammy'. I watched until the end but it was hard work. Plus, saying that all people need is a balanced diet is a waste of breath… just look at the statistics regarding Type 2 diabetes in the western world. I will never watch this channel again. I have better things to do.

[@richardhall5489]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6Ope2d6eMmMl7M

[@Bear-x8x]

Not smug, but simply truth-telling. You obviously have a problem with your bubble being burst by this channel. Drink your Koolaid and deal with it.

[@garyhuntsr71698]

Grateful to this reminder! I am literally drained

[@GazBartone]

“I’m not a nutritionist.” That sums the video up for me. A little disappointed, I have thoroughly enjoyed all of your videos so far but this one feels like it was made to get views due to the popularity of this subject and this view point. You haven’t really added anything new to the conversation or stated anything that hasn’t been stated over and over again. It’s true most multi vitamins are all bullshit. A lot of the supplement industry as a whole is bullshit and consumers should do plenty of research before ingesting anything. I think that almost all people should take Vitamin D as factually 42% of are deficient and the amount to be considered normal is relatively low. Many people should all consider taking pro-biotics, although it’s important to research and find one that formulated to survived our digestive track. It’s sad to me you discourage people from taking supplements.

[@Jumpboy5100]

You should go and get your levels checked before spending money on supplements. You can't diagnose low vitamin levels without lab tests. Sup companies prey on iatrophobia.

[@PlanetProofOfficial]

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[@brittanymorgan4308]

I love this i have been dying to find out the truth about AG1 cause it seems almost every travel vlogger all love to shove it down my throat that i need too buy this so this is super refreshing to understand it better

[@ideatorx]

I recently started AG1, not as a 1 stop solution, but as part of ketogenic diet, and now part of a more holistic lifestyle, I know that I can't take AG1 and go eat a Big mac and consider myself healthy. Idk if many people paying 100$ a month for a supplement would? Its part of healthy eating, exercise, meditation, etc. its more of an attempt at another advantage.

[@bw4500]

How have you found AG1? I get bombarded by their marketing on every podcast I listen to It just looks so expensive tho

[@mosaicsanctuary3]

I’m on it and have to say it’s way more plantable than other green powers and I’m noticing a difference

[@samaziz3397]

Thanks 🙏🏽 Great channel and content. Another reason supplement company’s claim that you should take supplements is because the soil is deficient in nutrients, do you have any information regarding this?

[@DarkMetalThrust]

Hi Future Proof. I've been loving your videos so far and I really love the history in each video. However, this video did not touch upon any of the actual literature surrounding the necessity of supplementation. While I agree that some supplements may be too expensive for the average person, I believe that there are lifestyles that are led on high performance that would require additional supplementation, either for performance or convenience. Personally, I am a developer by day but in my free-time I workout 10-15 hours a week and I take various supplements (protein powder, creatine, and other scientifically backed supplements). In body building, diet is everything and supplementation is the norm (especially at a competitive level). Dialing in micronutrients is part of the sport, and there are many competitive athletes that follow strict diets of macros and micros in order to maximize their performance and supplementation helps with the convenience of achieving all the necessary metrics. If you're looking for more information I would suggest Derek from More Plates More Dates who has recently appeared on Joe Rogan talking about sports supplementation. I understand that this video seems to target an average demographic of moderately active people, but it should not omit very active people without mention (seemingly the target demographic of supplements like AG1). Right now your video feels very click-baity because it does not seem to talk about specific supplements, and who they are actually targeting. There is a lot of literature that supports well known supplements and it would be inaccurate to generalize supplements for each other.

[@aayotechnology]

I agree with you but realize Levi’s videos are all about generalizations and illogical conclusions. Get used to them or stop watching I suggest.

[@MrChoklad]

The case you're talking about is very niche and specific though. Not to take anything from what you said which is a point I agree with.

[@huntergibson9359]

That may be true for the absolute upper echelon of athletes to gain a minimal competitive advantage over others. However, I personally see over supplementation similar to steroid abuse (although obviously less). It will give you a competitive advantage, but it is not necessarily good for you. Although, I am also a nut bar who thinks regular stimulant supplementation surely is not good for me either. I still drink coffee. I can not keep up with expectations without it, however that doesn't mean I have to like it.

[@vereenigdeoostindischecomp9932]

Start eating food again instead of that money sink. Protein powders don't do shit and just get spaghetti with pesto and salmon or a steak.

[@PlanetProofOfficial]

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[@user-df3kp9nn7b]

Love that Amazing Grass was a Google Ad for this video lol. I wish my generation (early 90s baby here) had had more education on media literacy, and critical thinking, generally. I’ve found it a good practice to scrutinize ads with a particular set of questions in mind: 1) What is the idealized image/lifestyle they’re promising - and do I actually value that (or have I been socialized to)? 2) What are the distinguishing selling points specific to this product, versus other brands? 3) What are the exact opposites of these points - because are they necessarily bad things? What are the good parts of these things? “The body is a temple, and you can achieve it easily.” - True: nutrition is important, but there’s no shortcut to wellness. “100+% DV, all bases covered” - Is there a downside to regularly consuming a surplus of vitamins, nutrients, etc.? Hi, liver? “extracted the best” - But left some other good stuff behind, hm. Can we trust who’s deciding which part of any given food is ‘the best’? “ease of use” - Yeah, chopping veg is repetitive, but it can also be meditative and restorative for our brains to be mundane every now and then. “convenience” - As you (and Michael Pollan) said, we lost something by decreasing the time we spend connecting hands-on with the food we prepare, and spending cooking/eating time with people we love. You get what you put into it. “subscription discount” - So you can forget you linked your card, and passively ‘consent’ to being billed and continuing to use the product every pay period. “replace all your other supps” - Right, so they can gain the monopoly on your wallet. Of course ads aren’t going to mention the costs of the “hacks” they are selling; it’s up to us to uncover them. But they’re right there - just flip the script :)

[@FutureLaugh]

so fortifying milk, bread and rice with vitamins also a scam or nah? youtuber thinks taking zinc is a scam and just drinks soymilk to cure his cold

[@markbeiser]

I just assume that anything widely promoted through sponsorships of social media "infuencers" is a scam. It has served me well.

[@GalactusOG]

Athletic Greens definitly helped me with digestion health. I was messed up from antibiotics and tried different things. Got varied results. AG1 worked pretty good for me. I'm trying to just get what i need from food though. Always a work in progress.

[@Emily-hd9sm]

I recently heard a statistic (and I have not yet verified this), but it said that due to soil depletion, foods are less nutritious than they used to be. Again, just heard this today at a booth at my school during an earth week Fair and haven't verified it. But if this is true, I wonder if supplements can be helpful in certain instances?

[@SuperZartok]

I completely agree with you. Also plant base vitamins source are not always bio-available as much as meat base vitamins. One of the worse supplement is calcium. Many people think that taking calcium will keep your bones strong. The problem is that most calcium supplement are just grinded calcium rocks. The body does not absorb it and it causes calcification of the joints and the arteries, causing heath attack.

[@sparrowtheis8490]

Irony, here it is...the intro ad was for AG1. Love your channel!

[@clover7359]

I take a B12 supplement because I will literally die without it.

[@stevedgrossman]

Just came back from my first visit to USA in more than 5 years. Was in Florida (the next Alabama), and saw countless ads on TV for these capsules that claimed to replace fruit and veg.

[@saragoose]

I stopped taking multi-vitamins and instead take just the ones I struggle to (or can't) get enough in my diet. I'm mostly plant-based, so I take a few specific B vitamins (not a B-complex - they made my stomach upset and I don't need folate bc can't get pregnant). I also take an algae derived omega-3 (epa & dha) - I eat nuts & seeds and occasional eggs, so that should cover omega 6 & 9. I also take extra calcium because of a family history of osteoporosis, and I take vitamin D through the fall/winter/spring. Considering adding magnesium, but I think going to talk to a dr or dietitian on that one. It turns out to be more pills and more containers, but I'm also not taking vitamins and minerals that I don't need. And actually maybe not more containers total through the year, just more containers in my cupboard. I try to buy in the largest ones I can, and also several come in glass which I reuse for storage.

[@huntergibson9359]

Praise! This is how it should be done. Take what you need, not what you don't. If you can adjust diet to need less, that is best.

[@bloodlove93]

I'm disabled, have only my father as family and he's mostly at work, I can't stand for more than 30 minutes at most, if I'm not moving much, and I have issues with light and noise, so going out is hard. Hence why I've thought of using ag1.

[@1Snouser]

Taking vitamin D is essential for work from home at a computer

[@marioa6186]

or... you know... take a walk...

[@GazBartone]

@@marioa6186 If you live somewhere with actual sunshine year round.

[@vereenigdeoostindischecomp9932]

This... This is what he said convenience. Just go take a walk. And if you live far north than it is nice to have the supplement

[@gwarlow]

@@marioa6186 Have you checked out how long that walk would have to be if you didn’t live in Florida, and it was Winter? ;-)

[@GyroCannon]

I take supplements occasionally because I eat a mostly vegetarian diet and am at risk of having too little B12 and iron, among others, so I take a pill now and then It baffles me that people think that it’s possible to chug a powdered drink and be healthy

[@mousemd]

I know my hair comes in much better when I take a certain supplement. Nobody can convince me that we don't need supplements. The government will not allow me that supplement if they catch me using it

[@trala8911]

Which supplement, if you don’t mind me asking?

[@lissettepervis6828]

Which supplement??

[@germanus7302]

Yay being part of the small group taking vitamins with a reason. I produce melanin and live in the North, so i take Vit D in the winter. I also donate blood and platelets regularly and need to keep my iron up, so i take small Iron supplements. Otherwise i do eat plenty of fruits... Need improvement with vegetables... But i cook my own food all but 2-3 meals a week which is impressive for a 20something!

[@SuperleclercY]

I'm a fellow Canadian and an amateur nutritionist as I've read through a bunch of books. Except for B12... like you said, with planning we really don't need any supplement. Considering they may not give us what they 'offer' anyway, it's best to plan ahead. Good video dude. Keep up the good work.

[@Derby08]

I disagree, moringa, aronia, green tea, spermadine, sulforaphane, mushroom extracts and many others have assisted in my body staying healthy and many other benefits ! I have loads of friends who take no supplements and they look like hell and are always sick. I take many well researched supplements and I have not been sick in years and years and feel great every day! Some supplements are helpful and your general statement is not accurate!

[@Chichi-sl2mq]

Honestly I love the vibe of this channel.... No matter the topic....I know I'm going to have a good time watching the video

[@Sinar-P]

I'm a 63 year old professional surfer. I haven't seen a doctor for 50 years for illness. It's really simple. 1. Most important of all. LOVE your body no matter what shape it is. 2. Eat living food. 3. Limit processed food. 4. Remove stress from your life by not buying into consumerism. 5. Exercise in nature as often as possible These are the bare minimum. Being healthy and happy is easy if you don't buy into the modern lifestyle sold by the corporations. They want you sick and unhappy because then they can make money from you by selling you stuff which will make you poorer and even more stressed and unhappy. It's easy to fix the world. Stop buying shit and live a simpler life.

[@kb9847]

I "liked" this video before I even watched it. I knew it was going to be good!! lol Levi you keep outdoing yourself!

[@otycs]

I work out, I have to make it official with supplements

[@michaelbotelho2714]

Soooo, A commercial just came up in the middle of your video, nothing new here but I have to laugh my ass off it was for athletic greens!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rodb66]

We also have to consider that we don't know what is really in those so-called supplements. Up until a couple of weeks, I had been taking supplements for almost 30 years. Initially it was in hopes of better my physique as suggested by the bodybuilders promoting them just the find out their physiques had been enhanced by PED and not the supplements. Later on it was to get the nutrients I couldn't get from my diet. I finally came to the conclusion that I may be harming my body and not improving it. We need to see more videos like this.

[@bandlehars]

Just eat a well-rounded diet and stay away from excessive amounts of sugar. Also drink plenty of water. I’ve waisted enough money on supplements the last 30 years to buy a brand new car.

[@rodb66]

@@bandlehars I feel you. There's no telling how much money I've wasted on these supplements. It's difficult to read or watch anything dealing with fitness without supplements being promoted. Thanks for your video and I hope to see more videos like this.

[@Wize817]

@@bandlehars 🤣🍇🍉🍊🍋🍌🍍🍎🍏🍒🍓🫐🥝🍅🥑🍆🥕🍑🌶🫑🥒🥦🍽⌛🚗

[@jamesonneyman9714]

I really thought that this channel would have, at minimum, 1 million subscribers with this quality of editing and video. Fantastic work keep it up!!

[@TheZombieSlayerWave]

Biologist here. This video is well researched and to my knowledge accurate.

[@MorethanGUNZ]

This is some of your best work!

[@princessmanitari4993]

Casual reminder that straws were originally invented for people with a disability, that was the use for a straw. People can talk about alternatives for a plastic one, but i know quite a few people that actually hurt themselves on other types of straws then plastic that resulted in bleeding etc. Ofcourse, using less straws is good, but i despise places that completely banish them. Some people just need them.

[@jetaime0688]

came here to say this! Recognizing that the comment was made jokingly, but lots of people still drink with straws. And for very good reasons. Or just reasons. casual ableism isn't cool @Future Proof, please do better 🙏

[@chatmall]

Thank you i love your videos. So much great info❤