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by baccheion 2104 days ago
Use CRON-o-meter. Meet all RDAs with just a variety of whole quality foods, get more magnesium than phosphorus (and 1/3rd-1/2 as much as calcium), ensure alkaline PRAL score, and ensure sufficient quality sleep.

Higher amounts of D3 aren't necessary, but there are therapeutic effects. The idea is to somewhat mimic hGH/IGF-1, DHEA, and melatonin of youth while lowering stress hormones.

As a male, ZMA is a good way to improve sleep and move closer toward meeting the magnesium requirements.

Maintain a lower/normal amount of D3, clear all nutrient/sleep deficiencies, and then start increasing 25(OH)D if necessary. D3 sometimes isn't even needed until older, unless trying for the therapeutic effects I mentioned.

Such a combo works even better with resistance training to stimulate bone.

I stated minimums for MK-4 and MK-7. I like the effects of higher amounts of MK-4. 5-10 mg.

I'm currently taking: 60,000 IU D3, 15 mg MK-4, 1.35g magnesium, and 2 Naturelo One Daily capsules (provides 240 mcg MK-7).