The Blueprint Power Hour

[8:25] Should I be using Tranquilogen?

[15:40] Different strains/ extracts of Rhodiola.

• Stick with Rosea standardized for salidrosides and rosavins.

[23:14] Boswellia for inflammation.

• Apiflex is the extract to look for.

[24:38] What supplements should I buy if I only have fifty dollars?

• It depends on what your limiting factor is.
• If you aren’t eating enough, for example, buy materials for a weight gainer.

[39:40] what to use as a “driver” lift when doing only calisthenic training.

• Rob prefers using “hybrid” movements such as weight dips or chin-ups.

[40:04] Opinion on CJC with DAC.

• If your dose makes you hungry, you are using too much.
• You should be using the lowest effective dose.

[44:57] How to reverse an allergy to whey protein.

• Carl suggests moving to egg protein.

[55:45] Kre-alkalyn 

• Rob likes it because it doesn’t put weight on him.
• He describes it as more efficient.
• Carl suggests using monohydrate with 1/8 tsp of baking soda if you are tight on budget.

[1:00:54] Any tips for speedwork?

• You don’t want to go to failure.
• 1-3 reps at 50-55% of 1rm.

[1:03:50] Is eating sardines enough to get my omega-3’s?

• Carl suggests eating a bolus dose every other day as opposed to regular consumption.

[1:06:40] Thoughts on artificial sweeteners.

• An Israeli study showing dysregulation in the microbiome was recently published.

[1:16:05] Tip of the Day: Prophetic words on ecdysterone.