Hello,
I am just getting started in this area. A couple of months a go I went to GNC and bought a few bottles of vitamins. Having spent several weeks lurking here and browsing around it seems my initial choices were not so good. I am interested in both nootropics and supplements. The nootropics I purchased have been worthwhile, the supplements I am less pleased with and I am still not sure where my money would be best spent. The only supplement that I am really pleased with so far is Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega.
My goals are cognitive functioning and anti-aging. What got me staarted was looking through a book by a neurologist on Brain Health (I don't remember the title) that recommended 30mg CoQ10, 200 IU Vitamin E, 50 mg B-Complex, 500 mg B-12, and an Omega 3 supplement. From what I have learned Ortho-Core would be a wiser choice than taking these vitamins by themselves. When I have gone through my current stock I intend to start taking Ortho-Core. What do you recomment taking in addition to Ortho-Core for the above goals?
I see that Ortho-Core has a fraction of the Vitamin E and Vitamin B-12 that the neurologist suggested. Does anyone think taking more of these is prudent? What about CoQ10? I haven't seen much mention of it in these forums. I have read LifeMirage's post on Idebenone but AORSupport's argument that it increases free radicals has convinced me to give it a pass. Do any of you who take Ortho-Core (or any other quality multi-vitamin) take additional Vitamin C? I take about 6 times as much as what is listed in the ingredient list. My main interest is brain health and I see that Ortho-Mind gets some praise in this area. I am taking the Get Smart formula. Am I correct that combining the two would be of little benefit and possibly harmful because of the repetition of Huperzine and Vinpocetine? Are there strong arguments to be made for one over the other?
Any other supplements recommended for cognitive functioning or just general health?
I am a 33 year old male.
I know it's a lot of questions. There's a lot of information to sort through! Any help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Isaiah