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In this eye-opening episode, Eric and Steve do a deep dive on the risks of testing new supplements, how you can help ensure the supplements you take are high-quality, and the supplements they use and recommend. Along with discussing the effectiveness of various supplements, the coaches go through the research showing just how common supplement contamination really is.How beneficial are supplements? Why is there a risk of harm when testing new supplements? How are supplements regulated by the FDA? What is third-party testing? Is all third-party testing legit? How has Eric's mindset around supplement usage changed? What does the research say on beta-alanine, citrulline malate, creatine, caffeine, and BCAAS in regard to their effect on hypertrophy and strength? What supplements do Eric and Steve use and recommend?The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode.Timestamps0:00- Introduction1:00- Steve's training on the use and role of supplements in our diet6:57- What's the harm of testing supplements?16:49- How supplements are or aren't regulated19:57- Third-party-tested supplements27:26- Does the supplement improve the specific outcome you care about36:31- What are licensed ingredients?39:30- The supplements Eric and Steve take and recommend45:22- Mercury poisoning48:42- BCAAs54:55- Supplements are marketed as more important than they really are1:01:59- Protein spikingSelected Links From This EpisodeThe Physique Photo Guide (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/physique-photo-guide3DMJ Podcast Episode #158: Plant-Based Nutrition for Lifters- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jDGAxY0APMMonthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/massDietary Supplement and Food Contaminations and Their Implications for Doping Controls- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7466328/Dietary Supplements as a Major Cause of Anti-doping Rule Violations- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8990797/Steve's Website- http://stevetaylorrd.comSteve's Instagram- @stevetaylorRDSteve's YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChfVYx4ck3pY275XlkiumGQSteve's Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/stevetaylorRDSteve's Mailing List & Newsletter- http://eepurl.com/diZ6GzThanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES – https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS – https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vipWatch our show on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj The post #249: The Hidden Risks of Supplements appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.
