Focus on eating an awesome diet, exercising well, sleeping well, and getting lots of outdoor sun exposure to make your own vitamin D, as the difference between this and a hyper-optimized supplement regimen might be negligible.
Implement a structured framework for learning to enhance your understanding and retention of complex information, as this is a process the host is emphatic about.
Implement time-restricted feeding (e.g., 16-8 or 18-6) to prepare your body for days with larger food intake, such as Thanksgiving.
If you eat a balanced diet (low in processed foods, high in fruits and vegetables), you likely don’t need general supplementation for vitamins A, C, or E; instead, use ‘superfoods’ or supplements to address specific nutrient deficiencies, as this is when they provide the most benefit.
Consider B vitamin supplementation if you have specific genetic mutations affecting enzymes responsible for methylation, as a balanced diet alone might not be sufficient for these cases.
Do not fall into the trap of either believing all supplementation is a scam or that you need to take an excessive number of supplements daily; adopt a nuanced approach to avoid these equally nonsensical extremes.
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