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mhwitt74
mhwitt74 Posts: 159 Member
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Other than protein powder do any of you guys take additional supplements? If so which and why? Thanks!
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  • mhwitt74
    mhwitt74 Posts: 159 Member
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    Anyone?
  • cmtigger
    cmtigger Posts: 1,450 Member
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    Only a couple dr prescribed, so they wouldn't apply to everyone.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    1. Not a guy.
    2. A variety of vitamins but each one taken to prevent a specific deficiency.
    3. Kefir for the digestion.
    4. Black Cohosh for hot flashes.
    5. Nearly everyone in the northern hemisphere benefits from vitamin D.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
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    Pre/postnatal vitamins, & DHA (for breastfeeding) and vitamin D (I live in Canada)
  • Bentforkx
    Bentforkx Posts: 69 Member
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    Multivitamins
    Fish oil for the Omegas with Vit D
    Whey protein
    BCAAs
    trying MSM for my joints

  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,658 Member
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    Magnesium - for those achy muscles, although I've recently switched from oral to topical oil - apparently magnesium is better absorbed through the skin.
    Vitamin C - I have preschool children who constantly bring home germs and I don't have the time or energy to be sick.
    Melatonin - to help me fall asleep, otherwise I'll be lying there for up to 2 hours, which is a complete and utter waste of time, and annoying as hell to boot.
  • TheDevastator
    TheDevastator Posts: 1,626 Member
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    I take all of the well known vitamins and a few minerals like zinc, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and chromium.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,182 Member
    edited March 2017
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    I take fish oil, magnesium, and 81 mg aspirin. I also have kefir or yogurt every day. That's not a supplement. It's wonderful food.
  • Ming1951
    Ming1951 Posts: 514 Member
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    calcium plus D, vision +, and a hair,nails, skin vitamin....heck I'm old .
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,389 MFP Moderator
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    Whey, and jelly beans for a pre-workout on my lifting days.
  • readytobeatfat54
    readytobeatfat54 Posts: 91 Member
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    I do a multivitamin, I'm supposed to take Vitamin D and a host of Vitamin B's, so I just found a multi that had sufficient amounts of both.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
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    psuLemon wrote: »
    Whey, and jelly beans for a pre-workout on my lifting days.

    If we are considering that a supplement, I need to add to my list!
    -Pixy Stix
    -Gobstoppers
    -Nerds
    -Sweet Tarts
    :)
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
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    psuLemon wrote: »
    Whey, and jelly beans for a pre-workout on my lifting days.

    Jelly beans are a supplement I could do with adding to my plan.
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
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    Caffeine and a couple of different multivitamins.
  • ksenya03
    ksenya03 Posts: 51 Member
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    multivitamin and vitamin D (because I live in the north, and the multivitamin doesn't have enough). I use valerian root to help with occasional insomnia.
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,384 Member
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    Multi and fish oil every day. Some powdered gelatin/collegen and potassium in broth a few times a week. Magnesium if I'm sore/constipated.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,344 Member
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    Daily:
    Multivitamin
    Fish oil
    Creatine


    As needed:
    Whey/casein protein
  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
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    Vitamin D (It's grim oop north)
    Calcium (helps fight osteoporosis)
    Fish oil

    All on my doctor's advice.

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