Geneticide, Down Sydrome, and My Son Jon

 I invented a new word, "Geneticide." The definition is in my Quora Answer.

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Collagen Part 1

I have a confession to make.

I make it a rule to blog about supplements only if I try them first. My reviews are honest, taking into account not only price, availability, taste (if applicable), and research, but most importantly, efficacy. The confession concerns collagen peptides: I just recently started adding the powder to my coffee and smoothies. Not enough time has gone by to add my own anecdotes.

I am once again falling back on the good people at BulletProof for help. If what they say is true (and I have little reason to doubt them), we should all start supplementing with collagen peptide powder starting at age 30, and/or increasing the consumption of foods high in collagen. From their website:

"Good dietary sources of collagen include:

• Bone broth
• Pork, salmon, and chicken skins
• Non-muscle meats like tendon, tripe, oxtail, and knuckle
• Egg yolk and eggshell membranes

Unless you eat these foods regularly, you're probably not getting enough collagen molecules in your diet --- which means you're missing out on those health benefits. That's where dietary collagen health supplements come in handy."

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Top Selling Vitamins and Supplements on Amazon

 I like this summary.

A few personal notes are in order. I take all of these except biotin and quercetin.  My preferred Magnesium supplement (as you know) is Magnesium Threonate,  the only form that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Its effects on memory and anxiety are immediate. At least in my experience.

The doses are reasonable. You can safely take more than 4000 IU of Vitamin D3 per day if you also take an equivalent dose of Vitamin A. I have lowered my intake of fish oil because more recent studies suggest that higher dosages aren't necessarily more beneficial.

Don't waste your money on collagen peptides. The building blocks are found in whey protein, which also has a positive influence on weight loss and muscle retention:

"...many experts suggest there are better ways to protect your collagen production. Eating less sugar, quitting smoking, reducing sun exposure, and eating protein-rich foods may be a more reliable option to boost collagen. Recommended foods include bone broth, dairy, legumes, meats, fish, nuts, and leafy greens."

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