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Any body Taking any Kind of Supplements?

jade1967
jade1967 Posts: 8
edited February 10 in Food and Nutrition
:smile: Anyone taking any supplements? to help with Fat burn ? or cravings? I was taking CLA and L-Carnitine which works really well on breaking down the fat and I was taking Garcinia Cambodgia for cravings

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  • tegalicious
    tegalicious Posts: 629
    I take various supplements but not for fat burn or craving control. Mainly for health. And to make sure I meet my micronutrient needs.
  • vinny76063
    vinny76063 Posts: 133 Member
    Does that Cambodgia really help?
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    I take chocolate most everyday to help me stay sane...
  • angel013183
    angel013183 Posts: 26 Member
    Does that Cambodgia really help?

    ^^Im also curious about this.
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    I take chocolate most everyday to help me stay sane...
    Mine is peanut butter.

    Everydayyyyyy!
  • twixlepennie
    twixlepennie Posts: 1,074 Member
    Just D3 and a baby aspirin (both doctor's orders).
  • ataylorgardner
    ataylorgardner Posts: 203 Member
    I do a meal replacement shake everyday that has tons of vitamins and minerals. Yes I do shakeology. I've read the post on here about it and know there are a lot of people who think its too expensive , a waste of money or whatever. All I can tell you is that for me, I have almost no junk food cravings anymore, I feel full faster so I eat less, I stay full longer I have way more energy and I am more regular (sorry if thats tmi..) Ive tried vitamins and supplements but hate taking capsules and can never remember to take them everyday so this works well for me and I find it delicious. It's just what I do
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    coffee
  • Matt_Wild
    Matt_Wild Posts: 2,673 Member
    BCAA
    EAA
    Creatine
    Glutamine
    Taurine
    Preworkout
    Whey
    Omega 3
    Primrose Oil
    Vitc C

    That about covers my use. Sometimes use digestive aids as well.
  • mikeroybal
    mikeroybal Posts: 111 Member
    If am going to fall short on my protein I will have a Premire protien shake. the frequency of that has dropped lately due to having a bit more time to plan things out at home.

    plus the occasional beer to help me unwind from time to time
  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,621 Member
    I take a multivitamin and a calcium supplement that my doctor gave me. I'm not sure if it counts as a supplement but I make my own turmeric gelatin capsules to help keep my costocondritis under control too (just the plain old spice from the spice aisle, not the premade ones). Other than those, I try to get everything I need from food. I make a biotin smoothie for my hair, my breakfast is high in fiber to keep things moving, and I drink 2 cups of coffee (on in the morning and one in the afternoon) to help control my cravings. Most pills or supplements make me puke, so I can't really take them.
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    I take a great multivitamin, Murad Pure Skin clarifying dietary supplement. It's really helped my skin, and is a great overall multivitamin.
  • binniesmart
    binniesmart Posts: 74
    Flaxseed oil: makes my hair and nails strong and good fatty acids
    Vitamin D3 spray: no sunlight exposure esp in winter
    Occasiona hair skin and nails formula for Vit Bs
  • Pixt
    Pixt Posts: 95 Member
    I take a multivitamin and calcium supplement. And, whey protein if I'm not going to make my protein macro.
  • ken_m
    ken_m Posts: 128
    For the OP

    http://broscience.com/broscience-com-approved-articles/435-clarifying-carnitines.html

    http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/85/5/1203.abstract

    Cliffs:
    L-Carnitine has no effect in terms of fat-loss.
    As for CLA, the jury is out but it doesn't look too good.
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