Supplements, Vitamins, Etc

Wookinpanub
Wookinpanub Posts: 635 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Some facts about me. 42, 6 foot 3 and weigh 223, carrying extra weight in my gut and have some side-boob action going on. Lost 32 in 14 weeks so far. I don't eat a lot of veggies - occasionally a salad. Not a lot of fruit either. Usually just berries. I have a history of prostate cancer in my family (Dad). I want to get under 200 and look fit and trim. I have also noticed my libido decline in the last 5 years or so but that also coincided with steady weight gain.

Currently I take a generic multi-vitamin, 2-3 fiber source chewable tablets and just started taking a testosterone booster I got via GNC but I really haven't noticed anything yet. Any recommendations? What about the GNC mega-man multi vitamin packs?

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  • Wookinpanub
    Wookinpanub Posts: 635 Member
    Bumpidy bump bump. Vitamins, supplements waste of money?
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  • Komodo26
    Komodo26 Posts: 55
    Bumpidy bump bump. Vitamins, supplements waste of money?

    For the most part yes, particularly multivitamins.

    I just started taking multivitamin designed for women last week...there goes my parade :(
  • poohbah4
    poohbah4 Posts: 127
    When you are cutting back on calories and not eating fruits and veggies, you may not be getting the vitamins and minerals you need. A simple multi vitamin is a good insurance investment, it doesn't have to be one of those marketed to a certain niche (and correspondingly more expensive), just a 1-a-day or garden variety store brand will do. I actually take two of them every day. I'm not sure an OTC testosterone enhancer will do you any good. See your doctor if you really do have low T.
  • tedrickp
    tedrickp Posts: 1,229 Member
    Agree that any OTC test booster is a waste.

    I stick to...

    Multi-Vit - more of an insurance policy since I am in a caloric deficit

    Vitamin D - If you are in a northern climate (or not in sun a lot), you could likely be in a Vit D deficiency (thanks Canada :( )

    Fish Oil - (I aim for about 3g combined EPA/DHA a day)

    Creatine - Helps with strength gains - plenty of evidence out there it helps but a certain percentage of the population will be a non responder

    Just ordered some Curcumin to try - supposedly good for joint pain, and a wide variety of other beneficial properties.

    Important: Check out Examine.com - easily the best resource for supplementation on the web. All of their info is backed up with links to all the relevant research
  • tacticalhippie
    tacticalhippie Posts: 596 Member
    I am trained in my day job to tell you yes, take all the supplements.

    But seriously, I would recommend some type of multi.
    It's a good insurance policy.
    Omega-3 is good if you aren't a fatty fish eater.

    A benefit of a vitapak is the convenience if you're taking a bunch of different supplements.
  • rejectuf
    rejectuf Posts: 487 Member
    I highly recommend fish oil, creatine, magnesium & zinc, and eating more vegetables/fruits. Since you're not eating much fruit/veg a multi-vitamin may be a good idea for you. Coq10 could help your heart, I think the science is 50/50 at this point.

    Fish oil is good for your overall health and functioning. Take 2-3 grams a day.

    Creatine is excellent for your performance in the gym. Some people will put on a few pounds of water weight (it increases water retention in muscles) after taking it but it's so worth it. It will let you get that extra rep.

    Magnesium and zinc are minerals that can really make a difference in some people. I know I started feeling a lot better once I started taking a magnesium & zinc supplement.
  • segovm
    segovm Posts: 512 Member
    Since I didn't see it mentioned elsewhere the best way to actually boost testosterone is simply to workout. No magic pills or potions required.

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