Triad 2 is an add-on to your Planned Longevity™ foundational supplement triad. If you haven’t read about your foundational triad, see it here: Supplement Triad 1. This article lays out three foundational supplements and tells you where to get them and how to take them.
Many of you might have been on these supplements for a few months and have determined that you have no adverse reactions to your foundational triad of supplements. If not, please stay with your foundational supplements for a little longer before starting Triad 2.
Every few months, I will suggest a different triad of supplements. It is essential to allow your body to adjust to these supplements before moving forward. You need to know that I take these supplements myself, but this is not a sufficient reason for you to take them.
I advise reading this post, then studying my suggestions independently, and making the best decision for yourself.
Disclaimer: I do not recommend anything just because I’m being paid to. I do not recommend anything that I don’t or wouldn’t use myself or recommend to a friend or a loved one.
Supplement Triad 2:
- Three new supplements will be introduced and described below. They are:
- Vitamin B-12, sublingual.
- Magnesium Threonate – There are other choices.
- Green Tea – This should be a pure powder in a capsule, the equivalent of several cups of green tea.
Vitamin B-12 Sublingual (Triad 2):
First, if you’re a vegan or a vegetarian in general, you must take B-12. You will unlikely get enough of this critical vitamin without supplementation. Sources of B-12 are almost exclusively animal-based foods (or fortified foods).
Here are the low B-12 symptoms you should look for:
- Tiredness, weakness, or lightheadedness
- Heart palpitations and shortness of breath
- Pale skin
- A slick or smooth tongue
- Gastrointestinal upsets – constipation, diarrhea, gas
- Numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, or problems walking
- Vision loss
- Depression, memory loss, or behavioral changes
You can get checked for a B-12 deficiency if you have these symptoms or start taking B-12 as a supplement in Triad 2 (get your doctor’s permission if you feel more comfortable).
Since there is no downside to supplementation with B-12, I take it anyway, just to be sure. I have been doing this for years.
Here’s where I get mine: vitamin-b12 Elite. These are small lozenges you dissolve under your tongue daily, and this is the first supplement in triad 2.
Magnesium Threonate (Triad 2):
Magnesium plays a part in over 300 metabolic reactions, yet most Americans and others on western diets don’t get enough. This comes from eating junk food and “heat and eat” foods. Magnesium is otherwise plentiful in natural foods.
It is easy to measure magnesium levels in the blood, but again, you will probably need to ask for this. As in B-12, I take a magnesium supplement daily as part of Triad 2. There is no downside to taking magnesium, and there are several forms to choose from.
Magnesium Threonate is a form of magnesium that crosses the Blood/brain barrier, and I take it daily. Here’s where I get it: Magnesium Threonate.
There are many forms of magnesium, but I take threonate every morning. Be careful, do not take magnesium citrate, as this is a laxative and is usually given in liquid form for this purpose.
Green Tea (Triad 2):
You can just drink green tea, I personally don’t like it, but you will need four cups a day to get the full benefits. Green tea has many healthy aspects; here are some of them: Drink Green Tea Every Day.
I take a daily capsule equivalent to four cups of green tea. It is also decaffeinated. Here is where I get it: Green-tea.
Green tea is the third member of my supplement Triad 2. It is safe and has no downsides. As to black tea, it is also worth drinking and has its own advantages. If you want, you can mix black and green tea together.
Summary:
With the foundational supplement triad and Triad 2, you will be taking the following supplements:
- A multi-vitamin.
- Omega 3 fish oil.
- Vitamins D3 and K2.
- Vitamin B12.
- Magnesium.
- Green tea.
This list rounds out a relatively comprehensive and basic supplement program. Accordingly, you should stay on this list for a few months. Make sure to note any changes or negative issues concerning using these supplements during this time (there should be none).
I personally use these supplements and get them from a reliable source. They are all Non-GMO.
In the future, we will add more options to our supplement triad collection. Remember to give your body and metabolism time to accommodate all new supplements.
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