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Show Notes:
The BluePrint Power Hour
[7:31] Is there any harm in micro dosing ibuprofen (less than 400mg) 3x per week?
- That isn’t a micro dose.
- Rob suggests addressing the underlying problem first.
- Everyone responds to different kinds of OTC painkillers differently.
- Age group actually makes a difference.
- Ibuprofen can lower protein synthesis in younger individuals, but has shown to be beneficial in older trainees.
- There is also the possibility of impaired liver function.
- There are different pathways for inflammation.
[17:15] Why do people either love or hate ecdysterone?
- Individuality to response.
- Ecdy is a class of compounds, not just one compound.
- Most products contain only isolated ecdys.
[22:16] The protective effects of melatonin on the eye.
[35:50] The placebo effect and wasting money on supplements.
- If nothing else, they may make you train harder just because you spent more money on them.
[44:16] Supplementing with DHEA for adrenal fatigue.
- Adrenal fatigue is not an accurate description.
- It is a matter of aligning circadian rhythms.
[47:11] NAC has tremendous value as a glutathione precursor.
[47:20] Clomid question.
[51:27] Should I buy a trap bar?
- Get the extra long sleeve..
[55:40] Sodium’s role in cortisol production.
- <5g per day associated with higher rates of all cause mortality.
[1:03:15] Tip of the Day: Invest in yourself, not things around you.
