What's everyone take for supplements? Vitamins, Pre-workout, Recovery, Protein?

Crea77
Crea77 Posts: 25 Member
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
Alive Multivitamin
Biotin
Fish oil
Evening Primrose
Spirulina
Vitamin D
Glucosamine with MSM
Coconut oil (in moderation)
Flax oil (in moderation)
Pre workout on lifting days Cellucor C4 Extreme (pink lemonade)
Natural Gold Standard Whey (chocolate)
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  • lisamoralg
    lisamoralg Posts: 14
    I use Chia and spirulina
  • eatsyork
    eatsyork Posts: 71 Member
    edited February 2015
    I take too many supplements. I probably have a problem. Multivitamin, coq10, D3, K2, fish oil, garlic, magnesium, potassium, saw palmetto, probiotic daily. Whey, pre-workout, BCAA some days. I also supplement with gelatin, green powder, and fibre mixed into foods or drinks.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,431 MFP Moderator
    edited February 2015
    I only take a fish oil, a multivitamin and dymatize protein powder.
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    Protein, Creatine, sometimes intra-workout carbs and eaa's
  • Crea77
    Crea77 Posts: 25 Member
    I know...I take a probiotic too. I think to myself sometimes...is this all too hard on my liver and kidneys? Or does the health benefits out way that?
  • lesteidel
    lesteidel Posts: 229 Member
    I take an iron supplement at times when I don't get enough from my diet as I tend to need more than recommended amount, but other than that, I don't see the point in taking a supplement that I can fwt from my food. Especially considering the lack of regulations on them and recent studies pointing out that three brands were tested and all three were found to have none of what the bottle said...
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,026 Member
    For most, a multivitamin, fish oil and protein (if you need to supplement more of it in) is basically all that's needed. The rest is mostly smoke and mirrors. Most supplements dosage is low versus what's actually tested in labs for research.
    Also since supplements aren't regulated by the FDA, a lot of times there are contaminants that are present because much of the raw material to make it comes from countries that don't regulate purity of the raw materials being sent.

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  • lesteidel
    lesteidel Posts: 229 Member
    http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/02/03/gnc-target-wal-mart-walgreens-accused-of-selling-fake-herbals/
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,431 MFP Moderator
    edited February 2015
    Side note, here is an article I enjoy that discusses supplements.
  • jenglish712
    jenglish712 Posts: 497 Member
    Fish oil and a multivitamin... sometimes protein powder but only on days I am not gonna hit my numbers without blowing calories.
  • SteampunkSongbird
    SteampunkSongbird Posts: 826 Member
    Cod liver oil capsules and garlic capsules.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    psulemon wrote: »
    Side note, here is an article I enjoy that discusses supplements.

    That's pretty awesome.
  • cencinio89
    cencinio89 Posts: 1 Member
    I take a womens multivitamin and biotin
  • michellesz
    michellesz Posts: 429 Member
    In addition to fresh lean meats for protein, I supplement Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein - Vanilla or Chocolate Peanut Butter or Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Isolate Vanilla Protein Powder. Vitamins = 2 of my daughter's PRINCESS GUMMIES.
  • Deena_Bean
    Deena_Bean Posts: 906 Member
    Vitamin B,C,D and fish oil.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    This is different for everyone, depending on their deficiencies. My vitamin D, iron, and calcium are low so I take those daily. Bariatric surgery comes with known mal-absorption issues so I am on a pregnancy multivitamin for life (Folic Acid).

    I'm at that glorious transition of life known as menopause so right now I am taking Black Cohosh and Evening Primrose oil. I lost a step-mom to breast cancer so our family has sworn off estrogen replacement.

    Delicate fifty year old knees so I take glucosamine.

    Just to be contrary, I take BioSteel in my water on rest days; ten calories. It has L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, Glycine, Taurine, L-Glutamine, and L-Valine. I asked my dietitian about it and her comment was, "can't hurt". But the chief reason I take it is because it is pink and guaranteed to horrify my daughter the natural freak.

    I have a glass of water with a bit of cheese and a couple crackers before my thirty minute run. That's it.
  • JustinAnimal
    JustinAnimal Posts: 1,335 Member
    -Fish oil
    -Men's multivitamin
    -Probiotic
    -Protein
  • crystalewhite
    crystalewhite Posts: 422 Member
    I was a little low on D last time I had bloodwork so I'm taking that now. I also take biotin year round and flax oil in the winter to help with my dry skin. Then before bed I take magnesium.
  • vivalafranpire
    vivalafranpire Posts: 1 Member
    I only take a women's multivitamin at the moment. Not sure what else to try. I know I need something with more iron and calcium but just need to see if I can fit that in to my diet first.
  • glutenfreechic
    glutenfreechic Posts: 57 Member
    I take no supplements at all
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    One Source Women's Multivitamin
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    Kirkland multi vitamin/multi mineral: just because
    5000 IU Vitamin D: I get SAD and I also need it for anemia
    325 mg iron: Dr. prescribed for anemia
    1250 mcg B 12: also to help with anemia
    1000 mg MSM: for the joints (helps with hair and nails too)

    I also have a scoop of Body Fortress protein powder daily, usually either vanilla or chocolate. I don't care for the fancy flavors.
  • Sarahliquid
    Sarahliquid Posts: 201 Member
    Women's multi, calcium, D, H A, royal jelly, omega 3, gelatin, horse tail, glucosamine, Texas super food (fruit and veggie pills)
  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
    edited February 2015
    Whey protein and Creatine and coffee for preworkout. And Advil for when achy.
  • brightwell44
    brightwell44 Posts: 17 Member
    Fish oil , healthy diet, vpx shotgun pre workout, vpx synthesize during workout
  • Thahany
    Thahany Posts: 2
    Multivitamin, fish oil, vit D and whey protein
  • dragthewaters
    dragthewaters Posts: 62 Member
    edited February 2015
    None currently; I try to get as much as possible from food. Plain Greek yogurt on most mornings for probiotics (this has actually made a huge noticeable difference in my digestive health). Calcium from dairy and kale (I used to take calcium pills, but now I get all I need from those sources). Iron from random stuff, like wheat-based foods, nuts/legumes, and spinach. Various nutrients from other vegetables and whole grains.

    I'm considering trying protein powder, spirulina, and wheatgrass, more out of curiosity than anything else. Also maybe fish oil and maybe iron supplements? Anyone have recommendations for when it's good to take those? Or anything else the "average healthy person" should probably be taking?

  • monikker
    monikker Posts: 322 Member
    dragthewaters wrote: »
    I'm considering trying protein powder, spirulina, and wheatgrass, more out of curiosity than anything else. Also maybe fish oil and maybe iron supplements? Anyone have recommendations for when it's good to take those? Or anything else the "average healthy person" should probably be taking?

    Fish oil with your fattiest meal of the day (same for multi-vitamin if you started taking one). Iron is best on empty stomach along with some Vitamin C for absorption, although if you're queasy on empty try with a light snack. Avoid calcium with it cause that can possibly interfere with absorption. Wheatgrass and spirulina possibly more absorbed on an empty stomach but not sure they've proven that.

    Google article Pill-Popping 101 by Ben Greenfield, he lays out a good supplement schedule for active types. I know about the iron cause I had some bad anemia before. Also, this article gave me more info on iron.
  • monikker
    monikker Posts: 322 Member
    My supplements (warning, I'm an addict. Sure you can get your nutrients from food but you can get so much more with supplements!)

    I don't consider protein a supplement really, but I take 1-2 servings of protein powder a day right now (Dymatize Extended Release, I got 4 lbs for $33)

    Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass shake after I lift.

    7 g fish oil (NOW Foods Ultimate Omega)
    Multivitamin (HEB women's with fruits & veggies blend)
    Vitamin D
    Evening Primrose 1-2x per week to allow fish oil to do its full duty in my brain
    Vitamin C with second half of fish oil
    Iron from plant sources with Vit C 1-3x per week as I'm not eating red meat for now...and I'm female.
    BCAAs & glutamine 5 g 1-2x per day with protein
    Milk Thistle in 2-3 doses for liver support
    Was taking dandelion root for liver, bought the tea now but it tastes funny
    Decaffeinated mega green tea extract 725 mg
    Maca Root for energy and libido (yes it has worked for me on the latter)
    Taurine & B12 a few times a week (I read that taking creatine depletes taurine. It's just an amino acid.)
    Since I'm not bulking and I ran out of beta alanine, I'm not taking beta alanine or creatine right now. But when I return to my goal of gaining muscle, they'll be back. (I've got a tub and a half of BodyTech creatine in my cabinet. I literally have my own supplement cabinet.)
    I do have greens - just got Kelp caplets, also drink a powdered mix sometimes. Amazing Grass Green Superfood.
    I started juicing wheatgrass - also have gotten the shots at Jamba Juice a couple times lately.

    I LOVE supplements. Find me a food nutrient snob who can get half of that in their food...
  • Elsie_Brownraisin
    Elsie_Brownraisin Posts: 786 Member
    edited February 2015
    None?

    I eat a wide variety of food and plenty of it.

    And I'd already rattle like a pill bottle if you picked me up and shook me. I don't need to add anything else to the list.

    I'm not adverse to taking them - I took iron tablets for anaemia when I was pregnant and I have to admit to (stupidly - I'm already on medication that has a habit of screwing up your kidneys) using whey powder for a few months when I started beefcaking. But it's just not necessary for me personally.

    And I don't know what a food nutrient snob is, but I can't fathom why I need liver support. I think my other organs do a great job of propping it up in there, and my skin keeps it all in place.


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