PAGG stack... hmm....

So obviously the next step in this 4HB experiment is the PAGG stack right? Not for me. 
Being a graduate student, funds are hard to come by, plus, I am quite skeptical of most supplements - fish oil for my triglycerides and and potassium for my sodium sensitivity is ok, recommended by my doctor. 


I did my own research on these supplements. Some are good and from what I have found, some may be a waste of money. There are ZERO medical trials, information, etc about these being taken in conjunction. Having said that, this is what I found.  


Policosanol - Despite a number of studies funded by the Cuban government, which produces and markets the drug, independent clinical trials have found no evidence of the efficacy of policosanol.


Alpha-lipoic acid - Does what he says it does, "...helps you store the carbs you eat in muscle or in your liver as opposed to in fat."


Green tea favanols - hate to say it, but it does what he claims it will do. "...inhibits GLUT-4 recruitment in fat cells."


Garlic extract - Claims this helps GLUT-4. I didnt find any information about it doing that, and this seems to be a whipping boy of the supplement industry. If you find something, leave a comment. 


While I found ZERO medical tests about the stack as a whole, this is what I found about them individually. They may have the desired effect when used together, I dont know. Just showing you what I found. 


I emailed my doctor and the reply was different than I expected. 


Hi Jeff,
I do not see anything in these supplements that is harmful or will interact with any of your medications.  Looks like a pretty good supplement regimen actually.
Hope that helps!
Dr. B.


Still hitting the cold showers though...