What supplements do you use?
missiontofitness
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I'm considering supplementing calcium each day now, as well as multivitamins and possibly protein powder when I start lifting. Curious to see which brands people are using, what they're using, and how they've been working. 
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Best source of calcium is from food. I do take a multi, alive energy formula I believe its called, I take a move free ultra for joints and one each of turmeric and ginger capsules for inflammation and digestion.0
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Plexus!! Love it!!-5
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GNC Men's Energy and Metabolism
Vitamin Shoppe Garlic
Welby (ALDI) Fish Oil
Protein powder......I switch it up.....a lot.....I never try the same kind twice lol......until I've tried them all once
I started low......with cheap Body Fortress from Walmart.....then the EAS......then Six Star......then found the glory of Sam's Club and holy wow! They got MuscleTech, Arnold Schwarzenegger Whey lol.....as I said, I plan to try them all....until I try another one twice So far no ill effects......I've even tried the "Total Soy" from Sam' Club......I read a lot of nay sayers about it.....but I didn't have any bad effects...... 0 -
I drink Shakeology! It gives me my required dose of protein as well as a slew of other natural goodness. And there's a vegan option -4
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multi
fish oil
magnesium (for recovery)
creatine
casein protein: if I need more protein and am sick of meat0 -
Fish oil, multi vitamin, pro biotic, protein powder, B-6. All from complete nutrition.0
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I used the cheap protein powder (from costco) for the occasional smoothie and when I am using it as an ingredient.
For a straight-up post workout shake or mixed with less water for 'pudding', I definitely recommend Beverly International. Clean, tasty and it not that expensive if you look around. I get mine from Bodybuilding.com, Amazon (subscription) and right from Beverly International when they have a sale.
I take the BI daily vitamin.0 -
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I use a multi-vitamin most days (because I'm quite active) just like Barocca. At the moment I think I have some Bassetts chewable things. I occasionally take iron tablets if I feel I need them, but other than that nothing.
It's worth doing some research. I have read that taking calcium supplements unless prescribed is not advisable.0 -
For the most part I prefer to get my nutrients from real food sources, but there are a couple supplements I take since I have a hard time reaching adequate intake from food alone:
- calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B12 (I am allergic to dairy and have to limit my consumption or else wind up an itchy hive-y mess)
- iron (I am anaemic and have issues absorbing enough iron)
- folic acid (As a woman of "childbearing age" I want to ensure I am consuming enough to prevent NTDs, which tend to occur even before pregnancy is detected)0 -
stuffinmuffin wrote: »I use a multi-vitamin most days (because I'm quite active) just like Barocca. At the moment I think I have some Bassetts chewable things. I occasionally take iron tablets if I feel I need them, but other than that nothing.
It's worth doing some research. I have read that taking calcium supplements unless prescribed is not advisable.
I have the go-ahead to use calcium supplements.0 -
1. Phytomulti vitamin by Metagenics
2. Wellness Formula by Source Naturals
When my potassium and magnesium levels come back low due to having Crohn's disease, I take potassium & magnesium supplements or get them intravenously.0 -
I take a multivitamin (One-A-Day Women's gummies) and protein powder (CSN - it's a local brand). As for how they're working...multivitamins are probably doing nothing, but they make me feel better about not eating as many vegetables as I should. Protein powder allows me to enjoy delicious protein shakes daily and make it easier for me to reach my goal of 1 g protein per lb of bodyweight every day without going over any calorie or other macro goal I have.0
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Multivitamin
EPA/DHA (Fish Oil)
1000 IU Vitamin D (in addition to whatever is in the multi)
~5g Creatine
10g BCAA only if I am training fasted
I get plenty of Calcium from all the dairy I consume. I also don't have any trouble hitting protein goals with just food, otherwise I would have a protein powder in there.0 -
Multivitamin
Vitamin D
Calcium with Magnesium
Ground flax seed and1/2 scoop Body Fortress vanilla protein powder in my daily smoothie
The only ill effects I've had were super stinky protein farts when I first started using protein powder.0 -
I like the doTerra lifelong vitality pack. It has calcium from two different sources. I also try to make an effort to eat my nutrients from whole food. Kale is one amazing food that is packed with good stuff!0
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I stopped taking supplements (multivitamin) because my diet has gotten better and I'm hitting my macros. If there's anything I need, it'll show up on the lab tests I'm taking every 3 months or in some symptom. There are a lot of bogus products out there raking in our dough that have nothing to do with a permanent and sustainable lifestyle.0
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Diet whey first thing in the morning with skimmed milk
Multivitamins and fish oil capsule with my first solid meal of the morning/day
A pre and intra/post workout supplement shakes (low calorie, packed with amino acids) and a Micellar Casien shake just before bed.
The shakes are from Bodybuilding Warehouse here in the UK, amazing products and fantastic value for money.0 -
D3 1000 iu
Fish oil 2x a day
BCAAS before and after workout.0 -
I take a prenatal vitamin, glucosamine and melatonin. 0
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I've been thinking about taking an adult multivitamin gummy..0
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"Green Vibrance" with added protein powder or "Maximum Vibrance" (protein in the mix) from Vibrant Health, "All-One" multivitamin powder from Nutritech with some fiber powder (Metamucil type) all mixed with juice for a powerful drink.0
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vegetables and dairy!0
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Creatine 3.5g
Glucosamine and chondroitin (sp?) capsule
Cod liver oil capsule
Multivitamin with the metals (calcium, magnesium, iron, chromium, zinc etc)
Whey protein (MyProtein brand - excellent) 25-50g
Works good!
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I use protein powders provided they are very low in carbs (roughly 25 grams protein per scoop) to boost pre-and post-workout needs. An omega3 supplement when possible. I also use supplements for pre workout energy boost containing caffeine and synephrine. I would have used ephedrine but it was banned in 2004 and synephrine similar (but low volume) effect without the stress. Other than that I could pop in a vitamin or two if they are available. I have recently found and enjoy a supplement called whiteheat that has yohmbine in it apart from caffeine and amino acids and that keeps you pumped and ready to go at it for many hours. I dont suggest such supplements though to those who have no experience with stimulants.0
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liquid probiotic
B complex
B-12
D3
Vit C
Digestive Enzyme
Protein Powder (post work out), or occasional snack if I'm under0 -
Food.0
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