Hope this helps with your purchasing decisions! See below for a list of the studies mentioned in the video: 1 IN 4 PEOPLE ARE CREATINE NON-RESPONDERS: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15320650/ ANALYSIS OF 175 MOST EXPENSIVE CREATINE SUPPLEMENTS ON AMAZON: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9761713/pdf/main.pdf EFFECTIVENESS OF CREATINE ETHYL ESTER VS CREATINE MONOHYDRATE: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2649889/ PREVALENCE OF HIDDEN SUBSTANCES IN SUPPLEMENTS ON THE MARKET: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9054437/ “GAA” MAY BE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN CREATINE MONOHYDRATE: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9761713/pdf/main.pdf 1990 STUDY ON BCAAS’ EFFECTIVENESS: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7723664/ ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS ARE A BETTER OPTION THAN BCAAS: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27053525/ ATHLETIC GREENS STUDY: drinkag1.com/learn/research/scientific-research GREEN POWDERS DON’T COUNT TOWARD “5 SERVINGS A DAY” OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES: www.asa.org.uk/rulings/racing-greens-nutraceuticals-ltd-a18-443816.htm HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING ENOUGH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3649719/
Athletic greens study is not a study, that's what every marketing team says about their product.. and with 0.1 gram per ingredient... it's just a SUPER expensive multivitamin.
@JeremyEthier 1. Can you recommend a pure, third party tested creatine monohydrate? It seems like there are different types of third party testing. 2. Is there a test that can measure your natural creatine level? If so, what is it?
The thing I noticed with these green powders is they usually have stevia and green tea extract/caffeine , which gives you the illusion of an energy boost and keeps you coming back for more.
@@RPE-Official The illusion he is speaking of is not the caffeine itself, it's the idea that the energy boost is provided by the nutrients in the powder rather than just the caffeine. In other words, the only incentive for the creators to even include caffeine is to make up for the lack of energy the supplement would give and to indeed make it more addictive.
Influencers and podcasts have been the driving force of all the products you just mentioned. Thank you for breaking this down into an understandable format that once again proves proper nutrition and common sense is what we all need.
A great alternative is Green Vibrance by Vibrant Health. Only $30 a month and I’ve been taking it for years. Swear by it as it keeps me regular, provides probiotics and boosts my immune system. I used to take it off and on and every time I stopped taking it, I always got sick. Now I take it every day and haven’t been sick for years.
It's worth it technically. It's very high quality, people just need to understand it's a luxury. Like trying to eat all organic, grass fed and finished meat will also cost you more
Now I don't know your other content, but if this is your average content, you certainly deserve all your subscribers and got another one. What a breath of fresh air. I just love it when I find some new resource that doesn't completely sell out, lie, advertise scams and so forth. Thanks a ton, hope you keep it up!
Thank you for this video. You're the most well spoken fitness guru on YT. You're the one I trust the most because you illustrate what you're explaining with scientific proof. All of your videos are well edited, too--no bloat (pun intended)!
BCAA is better than creatine. BCAA just works different. BCAA is essential for muscle recovery, not for make power of your workout. If you wanted to get a power. Consume PWO BCAA 5g, carbs, fish oil 1g, calcium lactate 500mg , and to convert carbs to energy you need vitamin B5 as calcium pantothenate 500mg. Vitamin B5 comes to replace creatine. Both claim can make energy. But you should try first. Actually i also consume vitamin B1 but it has to consume 1 hour after PWO. Because vitamin B1 get energy from uric acid. Uric acid formed when your body finished synthesize protein and fatty acid.
You're being wayyyy to kind regarding AG1. :) LOL! There is so much all over TH-cam knocking them down, especially serious concerns regarding their owner/creator. Even Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD said "it seems to just be another way to get vitamins". Great video by the way!
Amazing how many TH-camrs will picture Optimum nutrition’s gold standard whey in their thumbnail as click bait and then not say anything about the product in the video. This is because they know it’s the number one seller on Amazon and people want information about it and then they don’t deliver.
Yeah, and company knows it too. Their price increase was HUGE compared to a few years ago. I now buy the 10lb bag instead of the 5lb container to eek out a slightly better value in the long-term . But yeah, they know they are the most popular and taking full advantage of it. Grrr..
Yep, I came here thinking there was something wrong with ON whey. But then found out that the likely reason creatine does not seem to do anything for me is that I am probably naturally high in it was awesome.
The best natural supplement you can get also happens to be free: 7+ hours of sleep daily. This does wonders for your strength, energy, and overall recovery.
Proof that one definitely has to be very careful about what you choose to put in your body.I have always kept it basic when it comes to products.Gotta do your research.Great post.🙌🏻🙏🏻😊
Dear Jeremy, I respect you even more after this video. I try to explain all you points to my clients and family and absolutely none of them knew about how they were getting scammed for years from these companies. I hope your style of content never changes, you’re the realest there is
That's why Im glad in my country and generally in Europe there is a lot of law regulations about the food/supplements that are protecting us from getting scammed. For example If the product says there is zero sugar in it, you know that indeed there is no sugar. There is a whole page of laws written for the whole EU about using "marketing" names etc on food products and usually companies are aware of how hard it is to "lie" to their consumer... This is what US should also have.
Creatine is the best supplement that you can take, it's been proven more than any other study. Just have to be careful as it has the most window dressing and snake oil around it. Get plain creatine monohydrate from a reputable company
@@AnthonyA-t8f But like was said in the video, not everyone actually needs even creatine supplement. Because just as some have naturally high testosterone levels, some have naturally high creatine levels. I used to take around 4g of creatine / day, but when I took a blood test, my creatine levels were much above normal. I decided to cut down to 2g and haven't felt any difference from this.
@@AnthonyA-t8f There seem to be plenty who report hair loss from creatine use, although I don't have the slightest idea what % of the users they represent. As a general rule of thumb, it's probably best to leave things as nature intended them. If you can become strong and jacked without creatine, what's the point in using it? It may give you a small boost and help you reach your peak earlier, but if you're lifting weights for the right reasons it doesn't really matter as you're going to do that for the rest of your life.
The one I am curious to know is Protein Powder, I've seen a ton of vids of bodybuilders share their opinions about Protein Powder. I've heard that some protein powder brands can scam you because of unnecessary ingredients, feeling ur body weird, not enough emphasis for ur muscles, fat loss, or even losing weight, but that doesn't mean all the brands suck! Don't get me wrong, Protein Powder is great for building muscle and losing weight, but I want to know which brands scam you and which are better! U r awesome Jeremy, keep up the amazing work 😎😎😎
I love your videos. Watching you for a while now (5,5 years). Very informative video with science based fact with a focus on costs. In fact I like all your videos. All the best and keep going, greetings from Germany. 👏👏💪
FDA is concerned about drugs, treatment not supplements so you can basically put grinned lemon seeds in a fancy bottle and advertised it as a supplement though there is some supplements that are verified by FDA it is not obligation
@@TheBoobanThey would need a lot more people, a higher budget and permission to go after companies for supplements that aren’t putting people in the hospital. Look up the political shitstorm that happened the last time the government went after vitamins companies for misleading claims and you’ll see some context for why they don’t do that anymore.
Maximum Vibrance Greens products easily eclipse the nutritional value of AG1. Just flip over the bottle to see that two thirds of the entire container is dedicated to showcasing it's contents.
May i add.... it is also very important to be careful what you take when you have an underlying medical condition, i have Rheumatoid arthritis and, i am now back at the gym after a long slog to get my condition under control and decided to start creatin, not only did i get "NO" benefit from taking creatin , it also made my condition worse.... along with taking cod liver oil. It sounds bizarre i know you would think cod liver oil would be beneficial for a joint condition... but it actually makes the condition worse. So it is a true fact to say get medical advice first before taking any supplement, especially if you have a medical condition and taking medications.
Cudos to you Jeremy, thanks for the excellent analysis and information. Thanks for your character and integrity in doing a video like this when it's not the norm!!!
A very interesting and informative video. You had me scared about Creatine for a minute, you saying that it wasn’t safe or something, (thank goodness). Makes you think twice about these.
For those multi vitamin and green supplements you should mention that there are some Vitamins (A,D,E,K) that can intoxicate you longterm if you take to much. Taking more than 100% of them every day CAN (doesn´t have to if you´re lucky) be dangerous
Took AG1 for quite a while till I looked at my credit card monthly statement and realized just how much it costed. That plus another video I watched with pretty much said what you said here made me go, nah I will just make a fruit and veggie smoothie (which probably costs me similar or more tbh but at least its getting me the actual food and calories to boot)
Since i watched the John Oliver segment on this kind of stuff i learned that its super under regulated and they can basically lie to you about what's in the stuff they sell you. Makes it hard and worrisome to find an actually good product especially since people can be bought to help sell the lie
I get sick (flu like sickness) after taking creatine every time about 3-7 days in. Do I have levels of natural creatine? Am I one of the one and four that this video is taking about that it has no effect?
I applaud you for using words like scam and lie, and for naming products. The public deserves facts, not wiggle words. I also don’t understand people who say they can’t afford to eat healthy. (Especially people who will buy a five dollar cup of coffee.) They need to stop going to high-end grocery stores where, yes, everything is overpriced.
Unfortunately, even veggies and cheap protein foods like chicken, tofu and fish sold on low-end grocery stores and markets in my country are expensive as hell (thanks Anwar for raising the diesel prices). In addition to Ringgit Malaysia that kept plummeting and plummeting, low wages among worker-class families and the unhealthy food choices are now becoming easier to get because we're lazy to cook at home XD So yeah, Malaysia is doomed with fat and unhealthy people around us. Even kids.
In places that is not the US. If you put something on the packaging stating nutrition facts and benefits and found to be lies companies face huge legal fines and could be banned from selling their products in that country. In the US they can say what ever they want it seems.
My experience with creatine (started ~3 weeks ago) is that I do feel noticeably better in general. I feel less tired. Strength and recovery: I dunno. My recovery of starting heavy deadlifts took about a week (I'm 40) and that wasn't short, usually my recovery takes 3 days or so. More strength? Maybe yes, I do Bodypump and the exercises are easier. But I could just have become stronger naturally. Then again, I had plateaud for the past year (I do Bodypump 2x a week.) I'll definitely follow the science :) Awesome work on this video and please keep sharing new findings!
One thing I learnt about supplements of any kind, I mean any kind, way before I got into fitness. Your body only uses a enough for the function it needs it for and will piss the rest of it away. It's a reason why I've never bothered with many supplements.
@covidcarl7480 unfortunately many people are deficient in many nutrients etc because of our modern way of living. Finding quality Vitamin D sups especially if you work nights isn't easy. Most vitamins don't give you enough alas.
I take diesel whey because it's easier on my stomach as well as EAAs and I find it helps. I havent incorporated creatine but thats next on the list. Tried a bunch of other supplements but always find the best results with whey and EAAs
From what I heard: The big problem with cheap multivitamins like Centrum is while those nutrients are technically in the pill, they do not distribute/ absorb in the body.
Great video! But, found a mistake: You say, there's no Biotin in AG1 (9:26), but a few seconds earlier you see on the ingredients list there is (1100% of the recommended dose) ... oh, and Vitamin B6 & B12 and Niacin too ... and you also can ask, what Vitamin D helps in a glass of water ... AG1 delivers Vitamin D and K1 in an oil ... I'm not an AG1 fan, just sayin.
Training for a marathon as a 40 year old, I believe amino acids have helped me recover faster. I notice a difference when I take them vs when I don’t the day after a long run
7:49 not to mention that antioxidants have been shown not to work in supplement form, leading to the theory that it's not antioxidants themselves that provides the benefits, but something else.
Well done Jeremy, you could not be more correct but sadly many young guys even when solid evidence as you have given here in your TH-cam - will still buy this rubbish. Years ago when becoming a retrained Maths & Science Teacher which required me to teach GCSE Biology, I had to do a great deal of studying to do my pupils' justice for their final exams, as such I learnt that the simple wise choice of good foods gave you all the supplements needed to maintain good muscles. Over the years and now 71 I am no hulk but according to several doctors, physio and massage therapists I have 'excellent' muscles and bone structure due to my healthy diet and regular exercise. And in all my life, I have NEVER ever bought or drunk any protein powder drink.
Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system
We should discuss NSF certification and it's importance in the unregulated supplement industry. NSF-certified supplements are a smart choice for several reasons: Safety and Quality Assurance: NSF certification ensures that the supplement has been tested for harmful contaminants and meets rigorous quality standards. Label Accuracy: Supplements with NSF certification are verified to contain the ingredients listed on the label in the amounts specified, reducing the risk of adulteration or mislabeling. Third-Party Testing: NSF certification involves independent, third-party testing, providing an additional layer of trust and transparency. Compliance with Regulations: NSF-certified supplements comply with regulatory standards, which can be especially important for athletes and individuals subject to strict anti-doping regulations. Consumer Trust: The NSF mark is widely recognized and trusted by consumers, healthcare providers, and organizations, providing confidence in the product’s safety and efficacy. Using NSF-certified supplements helps ensure that you are getting a product that is both safe and effective, minimizing the risks associated with unverified or low-quality supplements.
can you do a video on veganism and how far you can get and everything surrounding the topic vegan fitness? I'm a vegan and lately I've been questioning if I made the right choice because there are so many people out there talking about "antinutrients" and stuff like that...
It's a emotional diet not a health one. Its your choice. The antinutirents can be a concern but as long as you don't have spinach or something similar as staple in in your diet then you're probably fine. I'd be more concerned a out pesticides primarily on wheat because they use roundup as a desiccant right before harvest. The problem though is you have no source of B12 and plants also have no natural vitamin A but rather beta carotene which a significant portion of the population have such horrible conversion rates they'll never have enough. There are like 10+ other vitamin and minerals you will become deficient in over a year or so and then you'll start feeling horrible and begin aging faster, getting sick often, brittle bones ect ect. Even taking all the supplements you run into same issues with poor absorption from synthetics or improper forms. Can it be done? For someone with the right genes and ancestral background perhaps, but you need to be taking many HIGH quality vitamins which are expensive and I'd recommend b12 shots too. For a decent amount of the population no matter how many vitamins you take and extensive nutrient tracking you'll still never meet your needs. Our genes are made for meat its just how it is,prior to paste 11k years of farming we were apex predators primarily eating meat.You can eat a steak and eggs and get nearly every nutrient you need. I have empathy for the animals too, i shell out extra cash for local humane farms instead. Another truth is veganim also kills billions of animals and quadrillion insects with pesticide,traps,runoff in waterways, harvester blades, crop protection, secondary poisoning to predators such as birds and cats. I choose the native american approach and thank the animal for providing and don't waste it. "Death by violence, death by cold, death by starvation - they are the normal endings of the stately creatures of the wilderness. The sentimentalists who prattle about the peaceful life of nature do not realize its utter mercilessness." - Theodore Roosevelt
take b12, take vit D, Iodine (may not get enough in food) (supplements) and figure out what your body needs and eat foods that have it, it's simple and easy to do. cronometer is a good source of info (finding out names of nutrients needed), if a person talks about anti nutrients be skeptical like with anything in life.
11 Year Vegan here. I'd recommend Vit B12 and D. Iodine is easy to consume if you cook with iodized salt, but there's iodine drops that are cheap and last forever. Hemp/Brown Rice/Pea Protein powder will be good. Omegas/Healthy fats can come from unsalted nuts, seeds, plant milks and virgin olive oil. Also vegans get hardly any Creatine which meat has. Otherwise fruits, veggies, nuts, whole grains, plant oils and you're good to go. 💪🥦
I'm picky about veggies myself so AG1 is a great way for me to get mine. I wouldn't get them otherwise by and large. Also it actually does tastes decent.
With your comparison of AG1 to a multi-vitamin tablet, it's worth noting that studies have shown that taking supplements in liquid form increases the percententage of the nutrients that are absorbed than in physical form
Thank you for the video Jeremy! I just wanted to know, i am an Athlete, and i do 1500m Training, Seasonal 5000m Training, MMA Body Conditioning Exercises and also weightlifting to have a good physique, which is, i mostly do Hybrid Training, And the only supplements and nutrition i consume are BCAAs, Creatine and Protein Powder. Rest i do make sure i get a proper Diet. BCAAs, i take them intra-workout, should i shift to EAAs or sticking to BCAAs is just fine for me?
Hope this helps with your purchasing decisions! See below for a list of the studies mentioned in the video:
1 IN 4 PEOPLE ARE CREATINE NON-RESPONDERS:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15320650/
ANALYSIS OF 175 MOST EXPENSIVE CREATINE SUPPLEMENTS ON AMAZON:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9761713/pdf/main.pdf
EFFECTIVENESS OF CREATINE ETHYL ESTER VS CREATINE MONOHYDRATE:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2649889/
PREVALENCE OF HIDDEN SUBSTANCES IN SUPPLEMENTS ON THE MARKET:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9054437/
“GAA” MAY BE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN CREATINE MONOHYDRATE:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9761713/pdf/main.pdf
1990 STUDY ON BCAAS’ EFFECTIVENESS:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7723664/
ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS ARE A BETTER OPTION THAN BCAAS:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27053525/
ATHLETIC GREENS STUDY:
drinkag1.com/learn/research/scientific-research
GREEN POWDERS DON’T COUNT TOWARD “5 SERVINGS A DAY” OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES:
www.asa.org.uk/rulings/racing-greens-nutraceuticals-ltd-a18-443816.htm
HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING ENOUGH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3649719/
Hope you get this.... any thoughts on future potential, good and bad. Of SARMS?
i am a responder. i love the stuff to break through a plateau and keep going
Athletic greens study is not a study, that's what every marketing team says about their product.. and with 0.1 gram per ingredient... it's just a SUPER expensive multivitamin.
Do you know something about peptides?
@JeremyEthier
1. Can you recommend a pure, third party tested creatine monohydrate? It seems like there are different types of third party testing.
2. Is there a test that can measure your natural creatine level? If so, what is it?
When multiple influencers say that something is good and get paid for it.... RED FLAGS
Jeremy would come under that when he promotes his own stuff then lol
You follow multiple influencers? lol
@@cenciende9401 You're watching one right now?
Exactly
@@squidikkaJeremey is not one
The thing I noticed with these green powders is they usually have stevia and green tea extract/caffeine , which gives you the illusion of an energy boost and keeps you coming back for more.
That's why the vegetables my mother cooks are superior
Edit: autocorrect failure
@@RPE-Official But with a huge drop
@@RPE-Official The illusion he is speaking of is not the caffeine itself, it's the idea that the energy boost is provided by the nutrients in the powder rather than just the caffeine. In other words, the only incentive for the creators to even include caffeine is to make up for the lack of energy the supplement would give and to indeed make it more addictive.
@@elbojolocoyou get it 👌🏽
@@RPE-Officialthen just take caffeine alone lok
Influencers and podcasts have been the driving force of all the products you just mentioned. Thank you for breaking this down into an understandable format that once again proves proper nutrition and common sense is what we all need.
$100 a month is crazy just for some green powder.
A great alternative is Green Vibrance by Vibrant Health. Only $30 a month and I’ve been taking it for years. Swear by it as it keeps me regular, provides probiotics and boosts my immune system. I used to take it off and on and every time I stopped taking it, I always got sick. Now I take it every day and haven’t been sick for years.
is it now even more expensive than before?
I thought it was around 80 bucks and that was already ridiculous expensive
it's still working for them, they also investing a lot in marketing, it's their strategy
yea but it helps me out soo much
It's worth it technically. It's very high quality, people just need to understand it's a luxury. Like trying to eat all organic, grass fed and finished meat will also cost you more
Now I don't know your other content, but if this is your average content, you certainly deserve all your subscribers and got another one. What a breath of fresh air. I just love it when I find some new resource that doesn't completely sell out, lie, advertise scams and so forth. Thanks a ton, hope you keep it up!
Thank you for this video. You're the most well spoken fitness guru on YT. You're the one I trust the most because you illustrate what you're explaining with scientific proof. All of your videos are well edited, too--no bloat (pun intended)!
Thanks for the info man. 💪🏾 Be careful you’re gonna have these mega companies trying to silence you after this! 🤣🤣
Eye-opening video. I have all of these, BCAA, FA SuperGreens. All that stuff lol. Been feeling the same.
Get off that bro. Creatine youre good to go
BCAA is better than creatine. BCAA just works different. BCAA is essential for muscle recovery, not for make power of your workout. If you wanted to get a power. Consume PWO BCAA 5g, carbs, fish oil 1g, calcium lactate 500mg , and to convert carbs to energy you need vitamin B5 as calcium pantothenate 500mg. Vitamin B5 comes to replace creatine. Both claim can make energy. But you should try first. Actually i also consume vitamin B1 but it has to consume 1 hour after PWO. Because vitamin B1 get energy from uric acid. Uric acid formed when your body finished synthesize protein and fatty acid.
"Increase the financial value of your urine " 😂. Great info
I got a laugh out of that too lol so true though!
and then takes a big sip of a urine like fluis 😂
You're being wayyyy to kind regarding AG1. :) LOL! There is so much all over TH-cam knocking them down, especially serious concerns regarding their owner/creator. Even Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD said "it seems to just be another way to get vitamins". Great video by the way!
He may want a sponsor
+50€ Soy???? 😂💸
Amazing how many TH-camrs will picture Optimum nutrition’s gold standard whey in their thumbnail as click bait and then not say anything about the product in the video. This is because they know it’s the number one seller on Amazon and people want information about it and then they don’t deliver.
Yeah, and company knows it too. Their price increase was HUGE compared to a few years ago. I now buy the 10lb bag instead of the 5lb container to eek out a slightly better value in the long-term . But yeah, they know they are the most popular and taking full advantage of it. Grrr..
Yep, I came here thinking there was something wrong with ON whey. But then found out that the likely reason creatine does not seem to do anything for me is that I am probably naturally high in it was awesome.
Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein Powder (from Amazon) Has many more nutrients and is cheaper...tastes great too.
Long story short.
Except from creatine No Supplements needed if you have calculated diet
Whey protein as well.
wrong , you do you though
Or a medical issue. Or deficiency. You also don't "need" creatine.
Not even creatine. Just workout, eat, drink and sleep well - no bullshit.
Damn almost like they're supplements or something
The best natural supplement you can get also happens to be free: 7+ hours of sleep daily. This does wonders for your strength, energy, and overall recovery.
That's absolutely true!
Recovery with sleep or an off day from pumping iron is the most under rated piece of advice
preworkouts work. so does protein powder. those are not fake nor lies. creatine the same.
Thanks Steve. I mean who would have thought of that.
that does not pay
Proof that one definitely has to be very careful about what you choose to put in your body.I have always kept it basic when it comes to products.Gotta do your research.Great post.🙌🏻🙏🏻😊
Its so refreshing to see a video like this. Thanks for sharing this valuable info. Too many scams out there!
Dear Jeremy,
I respect you even more after this video. I try to explain all you points to my clients and family and absolutely none of them knew about how they were getting scammed for years from these companies. I hope your style of content never changes, you’re the realest there is
That's why Im glad in my country and generally in Europe there is a lot of law regulations about the food/supplements that are protecting us from getting scammed. For example If the product says there is zero sugar in it, you know that indeed there is no sugar. There is a whole page of laws written for the whole EU about using "marketing" names etc on food products and usually companies are aware of how hard it is to "lie" to their consumer... This is what US should also have.
Multivitamin and caffeine(your choice, it can be preworkout or coffee). Maybe protein powder just to cash in your daily grams. That’s all you need. 🙏
Creatine is the best supplement that you can take, it's been proven more than any other study. Just have to be careful as it has the most window dressing and snake oil around it. Get plain creatine monohydrate from a reputable company
@@AnthonyA-t8f But like was said in the video, not everyone actually needs even creatine supplement. Because just as some have naturally high testosterone levels, some have naturally high creatine levels. I used to take around 4g of creatine / day, but when I took a blood test, my creatine levels were much above normal. I decided to cut down to 2g and haven't felt any difference from this.
@@AnthonyA-t8f There seem to be plenty who report hair loss from creatine use, although I don't have the slightest idea what % of the users they represent. As a general rule of thumb, it's probably best to leave things as nature intended them. If you can become strong and jacked without creatine, what's the point in using it? It may give you a small boost and help you reach your peak earlier, but if you're lifting weights for the right reasons it doesn't really matter as you're going to do that for the rest of your life.
@@AnthonyA-t8f That's the problem. How do you know what companies are reputable?
What about WHEY?
Creatine is too expensive here, so am thinking of getting WHEY.
Thanks for always looking out for us Jeremy. You could do an entire episode on how bad strength cartel product is…
The one I am curious to know is Protein Powder, I've seen a ton of vids of bodybuilders share their opinions about Protein Powder. I've heard that some protein powder brands can scam you because of unnecessary ingredients, feeling ur body weird, not enough emphasis for ur muscles, fat loss, or even losing weight, but that doesn't mean all the brands suck! Don't get me wrong, Protein Powder is great for building muscle and losing weight, but I want to know which brands scam you and which are better! U r awesome Jeremy, keep up the amazing work 😎😎😎
Thanks for clarifying what we already suspected. The AG1 stuff is an expensive way of just eating right!
no, it's just expensive.
Short, solid and quality content. Thanks Jeremy!
This is why i watch your videos man, you keep it honest. Thanks homie!
Glad you're talking about green powders with so many influiencers and broscience dudes selling athletic greens and other powders
Especially people like Andrew Huberman who should know better than to sell some dodgy supplements
I love your videos. Watching you for a while now (5,5 years). Very informative video with science based fact with a focus on costs. In fact I like all your videos. All the best and keep going, greetings from Germany. 👏👏💪
Jeremy getting a lot of enemies in 3…2…1 💥
Hi Jeremy, please answer, do you eat meat, dairy products?
This was a much need video, thanks!
The FDA is like the FAA and Boeing.
Man, this is accurate!
FDA is concerned about drugs, treatment not supplements so you can basically put grinned lemon seeds in a fancy bottle and advertised it as a supplement though there is some supplements that are verified by FDA it is not obligation
@@ahmednassar8514 isn’t the F in FDA “food”? Maybe they don’t understand their mission, just like the FAA didn’t, or is there another agency?
Supplements became unregulated with DSHEA in 1994. Corruption at its finest.
@@TheBoobanThey would need a lot more people, a higher budget and permission to go after companies for supplements that aren’t putting people in the hospital.
Look up the political shitstorm that happened the last time the government went after vitamins companies for misleading claims and you’ll see some context for why they don’t do that anymore.
Maximum Vibrance Greens products easily eclipse the nutritional value of AG1. Just flip over the bottle to see that two thirds of the entire container is dedicated to showcasing it's contents.
At this point, the good feeling from buying and wearing a new workout shirt may be better for our workout
We really need more content like this in today's misinformation-filled social media
REALLY REALLY THANKS FOR THE INFO MAN
@jeremyEthier can you cover protein powders and pre workout on another video? 🙏
Sunwarrior and Ascent are great, clean brands. Not load up with a bunch of fake artificial crap
Creatine & Protein powder is all you need. Syntha6 is my choice for protein and unflavored BSN Creatine
May i add.... it is also very important to be careful what you take when you have an underlying medical condition, i have Rheumatoid arthritis and, i am now back at the gym after a long slog to get my condition under control and decided to start creatin, not only did i get "NO" benefit from taking creatin , it also made my condition worse.... along with taking cod liver oil. It sounds bizarre i know you would think cod liver oil would be beneficial for a joint condition... but it actually makes the condition worse. So it is a true fact to say get medical advice first before taking any supplement, especially if you have a medical condition and taking medications.
Interesting.. I've got RA and have been taking creatine for a few months
this video is why i follow you man!
Waiting for more like this!
Thanks for this! I am old enough to have seen too many trends come and go, so I focus on real food. 😉
Could you go into Sucralose and the other ones showing how it is bad for you? Thanks man I think that video would pop OFF!!!
Cudos to you Jeremy, thanks for the excellent analysis and information. Thanks for your character and integrity in doing a video like this when it's not the norm!!!
Awesome channel, Jeremy. After watching your videos, I always leave more knowledgeable than before and motivated. Thank you. 💙
A very interesting and informative video. You had me scared about Creatine for a minute, you saying that it wasn’t safe or something, (thank goodness). Makes you think twice about these.
AG1 felt like snake oil. Too many channels getting sponsorships.
For those multi vitamin and green supplements you should mention that there are some Vitamins (A,D,E,K) that can intoxicate you longterm if you take to much. Taking more than 100% of them every day CAN (doesn´t have to if you´re lucky) be dangerous
Thanks for clearing the air on this!!!
Took AG1 for quite a while till I looked at my credit card monthly statement and realized just how much it costed. That plus another video I watched with pretty much said what you said here made me go, nah I will just make a fruit and veggie smoothie (which probably costs me similar or more tbh but at least its getting me the actual food and calories to boot)
Thank u very interesting @Jeremy Either. I always enjoy your content. Is your fat loss program fir men only?
Since i watched the John Oliver segment on this kind of stuff i learned that its super under regulated and they can basically lie to you about what's in the stuff they sell you. Makes it hard and worrisome to find an actually good product especially since people can be bought to help sell the lie
I get sick (flu like sickness) after taking creatine every time about 3-7 days in. Do I have levels of natural creatine? Am I one of the one and four that this video is taking about that it has no effect?
I applaud you for using words like scam and lie, and for naming products. The public deserves facts, not wiggle words.
I also don’t understand people who say they can’t afford to eat healthy. (Especially people who will buy a five dollar cup of coffee.) They need to stop going to high-end grocery stores where, yes, everything is overpriced.
Unfortunately, even veggies and cheap protein foods like chicken, tofu and fish sold on low-end grocery stores and markets in my country are expensive as hell (thanks Anwar for raising the diesel prices). In addition to Ringgit Malaysia that kept plummeting and plummeting, low wages among worker-class families and the unhealthy food choices are now becoming easier to get because we're lazy to cook at home XD
So yeah, Malaysia is doomed with fat and unhealthy people around us. Even kids.
I don’t take BCAA’s alone, but Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein I use has 5.5g BCAA’s in it, are those ok?
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Remember to look at the mineral wheel! Sometimes cramming all those minerals together counteract!
In places that is not the US. If you put something on the packaging stating nutrition facts and benefits and found to be lies companies face huge legal fines and could be banned from selling their products in that country. In the US they can say what ever they want it seems.
Thanks for another great informative video! 👍🏼 I really wish I knew about the BCAA’s a long time ago, I would’ve saved a lot of money 😫
My experience with creatine (started ~3 weeks ago) is that I do feel noticeably better in general. I feel less tired. Strength and recovery: I dunno. My recovery of starting heavy deadlifts took about a week (I'm 40) and that wasn't short, usually my recovery takes 3 days or so. More strength? Maybe yes, I do Bodypump and the exercises are easier. But I could just have become stronger naturally. Then again, I had plateaud for the past year (I do Bodypump 2x a week.)
I'll definitely follow the science :) Awesome work on this video and please keep sharing new findings!
make sure to drink a lot of water when taking creatine
3 weeks isn't enough to tell crap. Give it minimum 6 weeks
@@AnthonyA-t8f Ok! Placebo effect might be tricking me ;)
Thanks for the info, what is your opinion on L-Carnitine, is it a scam?
Excellent presentation, thank you !
Bill P.
Great video! Why is whey protein on the video cover though?
Click bait..
I thought he would definitely include protein powders. Disappointed.
how about a video of what vegetables and how much to create your own green smoothie?
Thank you sir!
Nice video. I'm so thankful that I've just always LOVED my veggies. Green powders are a gross and expensive scam.
Can you talk about the "Leucine" threshold though?? And how if you don't meet it, you may need to supplement Leucine with food to activate MPS.
Which is the best brand for supplements?weider, bsn, optimum, myprotein, dymatize?
Thanks for posting
Great video, but how are you holding that fork 🤨🤯
One thing I learnt about supplements of any kind, I mean any kind, way before I got into fitness.
Your body only uses a enough for the function it needs it for and will piss the rest of it away. It's a reason why I've never bothered with many supplements.
@covidcarl7480 unfortunately many people are deficient in many nutrients etc because of our modern way of living.
Finding quality Vitamin D sups especially if you work nights isn't easy. Most vitamins don't give you enough alas.
I take diesel whey because it's easier on my stomach as well as EAAs and I find it helps. I havent incorporated creatine but thats next on the list. Tried a bunch of other supplements but always find the best results with whey and EAAs
Agreed, but also the form of the vitamins matters, there is a huge difference between the methyl folate in AG1 and the Folic Acid in Centrum
From what I heard: The big problem with cheap multivitamins like Centrum is while those nutrients are technically in the pill, they do not distribute/ absorb in the body.
hey Jeremy, what do you think about that innosups night shred thing. it's all over social media
You know the answer.
Great vid, Jeremy! I appreciate you taking the time.
You’re the best Jeremy ! Thank you for the information
Is L-carnitine also a scam for fat burning?
Thanks man! I was actually thinking about buying some "green powder".
So, what about the Protien powders that have BCAA's in it, will it negate the recovery or does it make no difference?
Good question. I'm curious about that too
Every protein have BCAA in it
Great video! But, found a mistake: You say, there's no Biotin in AG1 (9:26), but a few seconds earlier you see on the ingredients list there is (1100% of the recommended dose) ... oh, and Vitamin B6 & B12 and Niacin too ... and you also can ask, what Vitamin D helps in a glass of water ... AG1 delivers Vitamin D and K1 in an oil ... I'm not an AG1 fan, just sayin.
Thanks for uploading this valuable knowledge 👍🏾
Huge thank you for making this one Jeremy.
So what about protein powder? Thought you were going to mention that based on the thumbnail!
Clickbait. Very disappointing.
Training for a marathon as a 40 year old, I believe amino acids have helped me recover faster. I notice a difference when I take them vs when I don’t the day after a long run
7:49 not to mention that antioxidants have been shown not to work in supplement form, leading to the theory that it's not antioxidants themselves that provides the benefits, but something else.
I'm doing a 90 day test of Muscletech Creatine to see what happens for myself
Same i have muscle tech creatine ahh 4 days Use.kya h abhi
Well done Jeremy, you could not be more correct but sadly many young guys even when solid evidence as you have given here in your TH-cam - will still buy this rubbish.
Years ago when becoming a retrained Maths & Science Teacher which required me to teach GCSE Biology, I had to do a great deal of studying to do my pupils' justice for their final exams, as such I learnt that the simple wise choice of good foods gave you all the supplements needed to maintain good muscles. Over the years and now 71 I am no hulk but according to several doctors, physio and massage therapists I have 'excellent' muscles and bone structure due to my healthy diet and regular exercise. And in all my life, I have NEVER ever bought or drunk any protein powder drink.
5:39 corporate says they're the same picture. difference is a pump and flex
Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system
holyshit
I use BCAA's and I noticed a drastic difference in my soreness, recovery and gains. Some people can benefit from supplementing them.
That just means you have a shitty diet and/or consume a garbage protein product.
We should discuss NSF certification and it's importance in the unregulated supplement industry. NSF-certified supplements are a smart choice for several reasons:
Safety and Quality Assurance: NSF certification ensures that the supplement has been tested for harmful contaminants and meets rigorous quality standards.
Label Accuracy: Supplements with NSF certification are verified to contain the ingredients listed on the label in the amounts specified, reducing the risk of adulteration or mislabeling.
Third-Party Testing: NSF certification involves independent, third-party testing, providing an additional layer of trust and transparency.
Compliance with Regulations: NSF-certified supplements comply with regulatory standards, which can be especially important for athletes and individuals subject to strict anti-doping regulations.
Consumer Trust: The NSF mark is widely recognized and trusted by consumers, healthcare providers, and organizations, providing confidence in the product’s safety and efficacy.
Using NSF-certified supplements helps ensure that you are getting a product that is both safe and effective, minimizing the risks associated with unverified or low-quality supplements.
tl;dr
Creatine yes, but not fancy one, prefere monohydrate.
BCAA no, can be subbed with EAA.
Green Powder no, just eat healthier.
I want to pay respect for putting truth over profit! Thank you Jeremy!
can you do a video on veganism and how far you can get and everything surrounding the topic vegan fitness? I'm a vegan and lately I've been questioning if I made the right choice because there are so many people out there talking about "antinutrients" and stuff like that...
You made the wrong choice
It's a emotional diet not a health one. Its your choice. The antinutirents can be a concern but as long as you don't have spinach or something similar as staple in in your diet then you're probably fine. I'd be more concerned a out pesticides primarily on wheat because they use roundup as a desiccant right before harvest.
The problem though is you have no source of B12 and plants also have no natural vitamin A but rather beta carotene which a significant portion of the population have such horrible conversion rates they'll never have enough.
There are like 10+ other vitamin and minerals you will become deficient in over a year or so and then you'll start feeling horrible and begin aging faster, getting sick often, brittle bones ect ect. Even taking all the supplements you run into same issues with poor absorption from synthetics or improper forms.
Can it be done? For someone with the right genes and ancestral background perhaps, but you need to be taking many HIGH quality vitamins which are expensive and I'd recommend b12 shots too. For a decent amount of the population no matter how many vitamins you take and extensive nutrient tracking you'll still never meet your needs.
Our genes are made for meat its just how it is,prior to paste 11k years of farming we were apex predators primarily eating meat.You can eat a steak and eggs and get nearly every nutrient you need. I have empathy for the animals too, i shell out extra cash for local humane farms instead.
Another truth is veganim also kills billions of animals and quadrillion insects with pesticide,traps,runoff in waterways, harvester blades, crop protection, secondary poisoning to predators such as birds and cats.
I choose the native american approach and thank the animal for providing and don't waste it.
"Death by violence, death by cold, death by starvation - they are the normal endings of the stately creatures of the wilderness. The sentimentalists who prattle about the peaceful life of nature do not realize its utter mercilessness." - Theodore Roosevelt
take b12, take vit D, Iodine (may not get enough in food) (supplements) and figure out what your body needs and eat foods that have it, it's simple and easy to do. cronometer is a good source of info (finding out names of nutrients needed), if a person talks about anti nutrients be skeptical like with anything in life.
11 Year Vegan here. I'd recommend Vit B12 and D. Iodine is easy to consume if you cook with iodized salt, but there's iodine drops that are cheap and last forever. Hemp/Brown Rice/Pea Protein powder will be good. Omegas/Healthy fats can come from unsalted nuts, seeds, plant milks and virgin olive oil. Also vegans get hardly any Creatine which meat has.
Otherwise fruits, veggies, nuts, whole grains, plant oils and you're good to go. 💪🥦
I'm picky about veggies myself so AG1 is a great way for me to get mine. I wouldn't get them otherwise by and large. Also it actually does tastes decent.
The whole fitness world needs to watch this. Thanks Jeremy ⚡️
With your comparison of AG1 to a multi-vitamin tablet, it's worth noting that studies have shown that taking supplements in liquid form increases the percententage of the nutrients that are absorbed than in physical form
can't you not just open the capsule and put it in water on your own
@@MHWGamer Yes with capsules you can but I'm talking about tablets which is what he showed in the video
so just throw your multi in a smoothie then lol
@@TheAbandonedAccount7 or crush it up and snort it 😂
This NEEDS to go VIRAL
I'd love to have more info about creatine HCL and how consistent you have to be with it to have results.
Thank you for the video Jeremy! I just wanted to know, i am an Athlete, and i do 1500m Training, Seasonal 5000m Training, MMA Body Conditioning Exercises and also weightlifting to have a good physique, which is, i mostly do Hybrid Training, And the only supplements and nutrition i consume are BCAAs, Creatine and Protein Powder. Rest i do make sure i get a proper Diet. BCAAs, i take them intra-workout, should i shift to EAAs or sticking to BCAAs is just fine for me?
My favorite supplement is tren
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thanks for explaining this 💪
So detailed! No wonder 6.6M subs 💪