SUPPLEMENTS

First up is a list of supplements I recommend and use. These are updated as often as my opinions or research changes.
I’ll indicate on supplements whether they are
• Tier 1 : Everyone should likely supplement with these as their positive effect on our health is widespread and even if your levels might be fine, a little extra as a precautionary safeguard is wise.
• Tier 2 : Supplements are those that i recommend you try if you feel they may help and they fit your budget but they are likely not essential

HEALF

I get almost all my supplements from HEALF. It’s an excellent one-stop-shop that houses well trusted and many are 3rd party tested brands.

Be sure to use this link to access a discount : https://www.healf.com/TIMBLAKEY

OMEGA 3 FISH OILS

Heart Health, Gut Health and Mental Health as well as some benefit to our sex hormones.

Bare Biology Life and Soul Daily capsules : 3rd party tested and high potency.
On HEALF

VITAMIN D

Mental health, Heart health, Sexual health, Energy and Recovery. This Hormone (not actually a vitamin) is key to optimise.
Both Thorne 5000mg or BetterYou 3000mg are good options. I also use Bare Biology Omega 3 ‘Rise and Shine’ tablets during winter as they have a bit of Vit D also.
All of these are on HEALF

PROTEIN POWDER

(Plant Based) : FORM NUTRITION
The best tasting plant based protein powder. Their ‘Performance Protein’ contains the all important muscle building amino-acid ‘Leucine’ which is missing from many plant based powders. On HEALF

PROTEIN POWDER

(Dairy/ Whey Based) : THORNE WHEY ISOLATE

If you tolerate dairy well, whey protein is more bioavailable than plant based powders.

Many people struggle to hit their protein target when new to a training plan. On a calorie deficit , adequate protein intake will protect muscle and prevent it being lost and when trying to build muscle protein provides the bricks and mortar. A daily protein shake is an excellent failsafe. On HEALF

CREATINE

No longer proven just to improve performance in the gym and therefore speed up progress- It will also offset dementia and help brain health. Suitable for everyone. Thorne is a trusted brand but in truth as long as it is 100% Creatine Monohydrate or Creapure™ you’re safe. On HEALF

ZINC

Due to its effects on our recovery and sex-hormones I believe its one all should pay attention to.
Premier Research Labs : Liquid Zinc Ultra *Can taste gnarly so choose Thorne Picolinate if you have to use tablets. On HEALF

MAGNESIUM

Involved in over 300 biological processes in the Human Body. People who sweat regularly are at risk of becoming deficient in it as sadly our overcropped soil has depleted our food natural supply. Bare Biology once again have a fantastic supplement: ‘Ready and Rested’ bisglycinate. On HEALF

ELECTROLYTES

Putting the minerals back in our water. Personally I like electrolytes tat make my water taste slightly salty (as electrolytes should), rather than filled with artificial sweeteners. Oshun is great to add to a glass of (filtered) water.

Of course all supplementation is exactly that ; supplemental. For the most accurate prescription of what you need, testing is key. General full panel blood testing with your GP is important to do regularly , however I regularly (1-2 a year) test specifics from home using home testing kits.
These tests range from Sex-hormone testing, Vitamins B&D, Gut testing etc.