Metabolic supplements combo - Australian sources

[chelle]

I'm DIYing the metabolic supplements combo, and I've had a lot of trouble finding everything in Australia that isn't only available via a naturopath. So, thought I'd share what I have found and if anyone has suggestions/alternatives, please add them in the comments. I don't think Lara is here on the forum often, but if you are Lara please add your thoughts.

Lara says the metabolic supplements combo is generally:

• Choline capsule in the morning

• Mag + Taurine in the afternoon

• Glycine and Inositol powders at bedtime

• And for some people, berberine once metabolic supps combo is already in place

Choline - of the recommended brands in the book, I was only able to find Metagenics MetaCholine 90 Capsules on ebay available to the general public. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/375773472841 Lara says 300-500g activated choline or 100mg phosphatidylcholine a day. I am unsure whether the MetaGenics MetaCholine Choline bitartrate (VitaCholine™) is activated or not, and it's 225mg each tablet, so taking 2 tablets per day. Healthwise 100% Pure L-Choline Bitartrate is also available in Australia (cheapest from Australianvitamins.com), and I'm also unsure if that's the activated form or not. https://www.australianvitamins.com/prod ... bitartrate

Magnesium/Taurine - Ethical Nutrients Mega Magnesium Powder is the easiest to find, Chemist warehouse regularly has it for $42 for 450g (Raspberry flavour is the best). https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy ... -raspberry

Inositol and Glycine I get both in the Healthwise brand - I am unsure if they are a good brand, they are not in the recommended list, but they are reasonably priced and easy to buy in bulk. Cheapest from Australian Vitamins normally. Glycine: https://www.australianvitamins.com/prod ... ds-glycine; Inositol: https://www.australianvitamins.com/prod ... s-inositol

Berberine I have been getting Wanderlust Berberine also from Australian Vitamins ($60 for 60 capsules) https://www.australianvitamins.com/prod ... e-capsules

If you have any alternative brands/sources let me know!