Which supplements do you take/recommend?

emstethem
emstethem Posts: 263 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hey, all, I was just wondering what supplements do you guys take or recommend? Right now I'm just taking a daily multivitamin (when I can remember). Every now and then, if I have any swelling, I take potassium, and it usually helps. If I have a migraine, I take magnesium...If I have a cold, I take chewable vitamin C and L-Lysine...If I'm having an issue with yeast, I take garlic etc...but what supplements do you all take daily? Just wondering. Thanks!
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  • Ready2BHealthyNFit
    Ready2BHealthyNFit Posts: 13 Member
    Daily I take a Multi, Calcium, Magnesium, and Flax seed oil vitamin.
  • SusanMcAvoy
    SusanMcAvoy Posts: 445 Member
    Muscle tech whey protein elite series chocolate. It is wonderful for the muscles!! I drink it with chocolate soymilk and it's delicious!!
  • rach41413
    rach41413 Posts: 82 Member
    I just take a daily multivitamin/multimineral (nutrilite brand) and three capsules of fish oil every day. I've been thinking about adding something else, but can't decide! Haha. But those two things seem to work well for me.
  • daringstoic
    daringstoic Posts: 43 Member
    I take calcium chews every day (they taste like Tootsie Rolls, but have 50% of your daily calcium value). On odd days, I take an iron supplement and a niacin tablet, and on even days I take a multivitamin.
  • Spartan_Maker
    Spartan_Maker Posts: 683 Member
    Whey protein
    GMP certified multivitamin
    Magenesium
    Fish Oil
    Creatine for those who strength train
  • brendaj39
    brendaj39 Posts: 375 Member
    I take green tea extract 315 mg 4 capsules a day
    magnesium
    chromium(spelling)
    and a vitamin B12 for stress and enegry

    and in the winter I take a vitamin D 1000iu
  • rivka_m
    rivka_m Posts: 1,007 Member
    Half of a multivitamin (to supplement any vitamins/minerals I may be short on) and algae oil since I don't eat fish.
  • fitQueenbeast
    fitQueenbeast Posts: 298 Member
    Here's my list:

    Alive liquid energizing multi-vitamin
    Udo's 3 6 9 oil
    Triflex joint and muscle support
    Endurox R4 4:1 muscle recovery
    Oxi Elite Pro appetite suppressant
    Dr. Natura's colonix cleansing program (several things within the program)
    100% whey protein
    Jack 3d

    I buy everything in liquid form, too, if it's available.

    Erica
  • HeatherSanto
    HeatherSanto Posts: 138 Member
    I avidly take Herbalife supplements. Definitely the multi-vitamin and the cell activator (keeps the villi in the cells clean so you have better absorption) I add flaxseed to everything I can and chia when I can get it. ( its really expensive for chia seed here in PA)

    If you want more information on what I take or if I can help you, friend me here and I can tell/show you more.
  • jessicae1aine
    jessicae1aine Posts: 885 Member
    I take Vitamin D3, fish oil (when I'm out, I'm changing to flax - for now, I freeze them to keep them from making me nauseated), and CoEnzyme Q10. All mine were recommended by my doctor.
  • siriusalien
    siriusalien Posts: 207 Member
    Basic multi vitamin, 3G fish oil, vit D, and an adaptogen like cordyceps or Ashwaganda
    All pretty much from Nature Made BECAUSE they voluntarily submit their products to the USP for independant verification of ingredients.
  • 126siany
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
    Krill Oil
    Vitamin D
    Sometimes a whey protein supplement
  • mmeredith49
    mmeredith49 Posts: 3 Member
    I drink Shakeology as a meal supplement or a snack depending on my current workout schedule. I have been using the product for about a year and a half. The ingredients are all natural and complete nutritionally so, no need to add to it. I also use Energy and Endurance prior to workouts and Results and Recovery post workouts. I know that I sound like a commercial but, I have lost 40 lbs. over the last year and a half and at 41 feel better than I have ever felt post High School athletics. There is my two cents and if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
  • taylor5877
    taylor5877 Posts: 1,792 Member
    Casein, Whey
    Fish Oil
    Flaxseed Oil
    Glucosamine Chondroitin

    I would recommend creatine to someone doing heavy strength training needing a boost as well.
  • gypsybree
    gypsybree Posts: 218 Member
    evening primrose oil, cinnamon, coq10, glocosamine, super b complex, cranberry, fish oil, vitamin d and a multivitamin. I used to take more but I quit for various reasons.
  • wolfpack77
    wolfpack77 Posts: 655 Member
    Multivitamin
    Fish Oil
    Whey
    Creatine
  • jan_2136
    jan_2136 Posts: 3 Member
    I love the Advocare products. My husband and I drink the SPARK drink everyday!
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    Mainly because of my age I just take a bone strength supplement and a joint supplement and some sports vitamins are added to both of those. Other than that I like vitamin C powder mixed with water and my sports Emergen-C electrolyte supplement every morning. Then more electrolyte mix after a long workout. Oh and I like creatine and L-glutamine.
  • sarahharmintx
    sarahharmintx Posts: 868 Member
    When I can remember:

    Biotin
    Woman's Multivitamin
    Fish Oil/Omega 3s
    Probiotic
    Ginko Biolba
    St. Johns Wort
  • Tank_Girl
    Tank_Girl Posts: 372 Member
    Vit c, cod liver oil, calcium daily

    If either me or my oh have any kind of stomach/digestive problems no matter the cause I reccomend activated charcoal tablets
    When himself bruised his gut after being headbutted in the stomach by a bullock he was in agony for weeks, vomiting with pain etc

    I gave him activated charcoal tablets and they really helped relieve any digestive discomfort he had as a result of the bruising
  • angeseabridge
    angeseabridge Posts: 13 Member
    I take:
    Multivitamin/mineral;
    Garlic;
    Probiotic;
    Omega 3-6-9 oil capsule;
    Glucosamine;
    B complex (I would have thought there was enough in the multi vit but I really feel the difference when I take/stop taking it);
    Chromium (trying it again for PCOS).

    My partner and my dad have had a nasty cold recently that lasted a couple of weeks, I'm sure it was down to some of these that I didn't get it despite being in close proximity to them both!!
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
    Years ago I use to take all sorts of supplements, such as creatine and Animal pump etc they were just a waste of money and did nothing for me really as my goal is to build muscle. The supplements I currently take now are simply a multivitamin, coffee(for caffeine kick), protein shakes. Everything else I need in my diet I get from eating food i.e. good fats, potassium, etc..
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    multivitamin
    fish oil
    calcium with vitamin d
    stool softener (counteracts constipation from Vesicare)
  • MrDude_1
    MrDude_1 Posts: 2,487 Member
    Whey
    Creatine
    Multivitamin
    Driven Sports Triazole
    EC stack
  • Troll
    Troll Posts: 922 Member
    Calcium+D
    womens multivitamin
    glucosamine+chondroitin
    Fish/flax/borage oil
    cinnamon
    BCAA
    whey protein
    rippedfuel 5x
    B12
  • RaineMarie
    RaineMarie Posts: 158 Member
    multivitamin
    glucosamine
    whey protein
  • msacurrie
    msacurrie Posts: 144 Member
    I use Country Life's Adult Chewable Multi-Vitamin because I am bad with pills. I do not take it every day as I do not have a lot of money, and it is really not unnecessary to have extra vitamins all the time - you mostly just pee them out haha. I take them on days when I know I will not get to eat too healthy or if I will be more active than other days.

    I also use Whey Protein powder in smoothies...I got the strawberry flavor so it blends nice with fruits. Again, I do not use this every day. It would get expensive... I use it on days when I will do extra weights in the gym or when I have a low-protein diet (I am a vegetarian.) I should probably use this one a little more, though!
  • RunningAddict
    RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
    Fish Oil.
  • tpt1950
    tpt1950 Posts: 292 Member
    Chewable Multi
    Fish Oil
    Chromium Picolinate
    Magnesium
    Mega D3
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Just a daily women's vitamin and lots of healthy whole foods, healthy grains, and fruits and veggies. :) That's from my doctor...
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