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

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  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    In general: a multivitamin and biotin

    Because I'm on Humira and it makes me prone to certain issues: a probiotic

    Prescribed by my neurologist for chronic migraines: butterbur, CoQ-10, Magnesium, B-2

    Because I'm a vegetarian and feel best with lots of protein: whey/egg/casein protein or Quest bars
  • misstweedy
    misstweedy Posts: 45 Member
    None.
  • martyqueen52
    martyqueen52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    You really don't NEED anything.

    If I were to reccommend you anything, it would be'

    -Multivitamin
    -green tea pills (doctor recommended to me after I had mono, I never get sick anymore)
    -Fish oil
    -Pre-workout with creatine in it, such as Citadel Nutrition Tier 1

    Anything else is not needed unless under instruction of a doctor. You really don't even need what I listed, but, it helps.
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    I only take a multi gummy and/or b12 occasionally if I know I haven't eaten the most nutritious stuff for awhile. I have issues with vitamins and being able to keep them down (including during pregnancy), so I have always kept a wide variety of foods in my diet to make sure I get what's necessary.
  • gamesandgains
    gamesandgains Posts: 640 Member
    Prework
    Creatine
    Fish Oil
    Multivitamin
  • nono706
    nono706 Posts: 25 Member
    I take a prenatal vitamin, a calcium magnesium combo, and DHA. Oh, and a probiotic. I take these when I remember, rarely to I get a full days worth down in one day. That's nine capsules plus two liquid doses of probiotic.

    I also drink a Vega brand protein drink every morning.

    Almost hit post, but I should mention: I'm 31 and have given birth to two children in the last three years, plus breastfeeding for 14 months with my first child and I'm currently nursing as well. My naturopath suggested I take the prenatal as well as the cal/mag while nursing and for at least a year after giving birth.

    The protein powder is because, yup, I have two little kids, so I have to hit the ground running and it's often the only thing I can eat between waking up and lunchtime.

    The probiotic helps with gas and bloating.
  • activgrl
    activgrl Posts: 13 Member
    I highly recommend that no matter what your fitness goals are, take a BCAA supplement!!!! Helps with fat loss, muscle mass retention, and soreness. Very important especially is you're cutting calories.
  • foursirius
    foursirius Posts: 321 Member
    Orange triad as my multi. Jym products for protein, pre, and pwo.
  • DoughJ000
    DoughJ000 Posts: 2 Member
    I take juice plus! It's organic whole foods fruits and Vegs in capsules, and then I take the juice plus complete protein shake after work outs or as a meal replacement! I also take a prenatal just bc I'm growing my hair out. Lol :-) if you are interested in juice plus please let me know!
  • ryanbrowning115
    ryanbrowning115 Posts: 69 Member
    I take a normal multi vitamin every morning, along with fish oil (when I remember) and Liporidex to give me more energy and help with my appetite. I have also started taking a pre workout but still need to find one that doesn't mess with my stomach too much. I am all for supplements as long as they don't contain any harmful chemicals and a bunch of stuff I have no idea what it is. Any recommendations for a pre would be great. @shesFIT12 juice plus seems interesting. May be good if I don't get in all my veggies for the day.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    edited February 2015
    Crea77 wrote: »
    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)


    What is the coconut oil for? ( I am clueless when it comes to certain supps). I only take a protein powder if I am having a hard time hitting my macro for the day.
  • Verdenal
    Verdenal Posts: 625 Member
    A multivitamin and an Omega-3 supplement.
  • mandykent111
    mandykent111 Posts: 81 Member
    I am interested in what coconut oil is for also. And @ryanbrowning115‌ how long have you taken Liporidex? I have heard about that brand before but have not personally used it. I just started using c4 as my pre workout. They have a bunch of different flavors.
  • SciranBG
    SciranBG Posts: 97 Member
    Troutsy wrote: »
    Crea77 wrote: »
    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)


    What is the coconut oil for? ( I am clueless when it comes to certain supps). I only take a protein powder if I am having a hard time hitting my macro for the day.

    For me it is like a fat supplement to help feel full.

    1TBsp coconut oil+1 serving protein powder+coffee blended up is a good breakfast replacement.
    It might also help if taken with a multivitamin since some micro nutrients (A,D,E,K) are fat soluble and supposedly wont digest properly without a fat source.

    Generally through I consider macro 'supplements' just as a food.

    Daily I try to take:
    Multivitamin
    Glucosamine/Chondroitin/D3
    Fish oil

    Occasionally I will also add
    Potassium
    Magnesium
    B3
  • enrique
    enrique Posts: 24 Member
    I love Body Nutrition products. Great company and products. I currently take Trutein & Magic Pudding for my protein goals and Mad Dog as my pre workout.
  • BABetter1
    BABetter1 Posts: 618 Member
    Thrive Womens (multivitamin & probiotic)
    Thrive lifestyle mix (protein shake)
    Boost greens drink
    Quest bars as a snack sometimes.
    Whey protein post weightlifting
    And occasionally a magnesium and potassium supplement if I feel like I'm not getting enough in my diet.
  • bellaa_x0
    bellaa_x0 Posts: 1,062 Member
    women's active multivitamin
    fish oil
    magnesium
    B12
    calcium plus vitamin D
    protein powder
    BCAAs
  • callie006
    callie006 Posts: 151 Member
    Multi and fish oil when I remember. I'm only taking the multi because I'm trying to find my IBS triggers, so lately my diet is weird and not always as balanced as I'd like.
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
    Whey Protein maybe vitamins from time to time.
  • nashvillenellie
    nashvillenellie Posts: 75 Member
    edited February 2015
    I take Fish Oil 1 600 mg with each meal during the day. I do protein as well when I don't get enough in my regular diet during the day. I know I need to add a multi vitamin. I am on a few different prescribed meds for asthma and allergies as well as an anti inflammatory pain med and metformin for PCOS and insulin resistance. I hate taking so many pills and it bugs me to think about adding more. Honestly I worry about interactions between my meds and supplements.

    On a good note, since losing weight my asthma has improved some what. I don't have to take my pain meds every day anymore. I have had some pretty bad leg injuries in the past, and it hurt to literally walk. Losing the weight lightened the load on my bad leg and knee.
  • martyqueen52
    martyqueen52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    activgrl wrote: »
    I highly recommend that no matter what your fitness goals are, take a BCAA supplement!!!! Helps with fat loss, muscle mass retention, and soreness. Very important especially is you're cutting calories.

    lol... if you believe a BCAA helps with fat loss, go to GNC and buy some Hydroxycut. Beef, chicken, eggs, and even peanuts contain BCAA's.... do you see it advertised outside the pack 'BUY ME TO DROP FAT' .... no.... you don't.

    You don't need whey protein powder either. Whey is nothing more than a means to hit your daily protein goal, nothing more, period.


  • williams969
    williams969 Posts: 2,528 Member
    A multivitamin, fish oil, and Vitamin D drops. Food for protein, mostly. Whey powder sometimes to fill the gaps, but no post-workout/pre-workout whatever timing for things. Just when I need to hit my protein, it's not a magical thing, IMO.
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    i take a prenatal, a super B and a vitamin D every day
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    oh okay and greek yogurt and wheat grass juice and ibuprofen as needed lol
  • ryanbrowning115
    ryanbrowning115 Posts: 69 Member
    SciranBG wrote: »
    Troutsy wrote: »
    Crea77 wrote: »
    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)


    What is the coconut oil for? ( I am clueless when it comes to certain supps). I only take a protein powder if I am having a hard time hitting my macro for the day.

    For me it is like a fat supplement to help feel full.

    1TBsp coconut oil+1 serving protein powder+coffee blended up is a good breakfast replacement.
    It might also help if taken with a multivitamin since some micro nutrients (A,D,E,K) are fat soluble and supposedly wont digest properly without a fat source.

    Generally through I consider macro 'supplements' just as a food.

    Daily I try to take:
    Multivitamin
    Glucosamine/Chondroitin/D3
    Fish oil

    Occasionally I will also add
    Potassium
    Magnesium
    B3

    Thanks for the tip about coconut oil, I will have to try that. @mandykent I just started taking Liporidex and love it so far. I was struggling with my energy levels and not making it to the gym after work because I was so tired. Now I have much more energy and am actually trying to go to the gym in the morning this week to try something new. It also helps me feel fuller much sooner. Foods that I once devoured I am now not even getting half way done with, so it has helped me take control of my diet and eat what I want and when I want.

    I agree with @martyqueen you really only need whey if you are using it as a meal replacement or trying to hit your protein goal for the day.
  • Lofteren
    Lofteren Posts: 960 Member
    I'm on this stuff called food...
  • Nepq
    Nepq Posts: 10 MFP Moderator
    Multivitamin, Omega 3/Fish oil, magnesium citrate.
    Whey (blend) protein in the morning, whey isolate + dextrose post-workout, casein protein before I go to bed.
  • mandykent111
    mandykent111 Posts: 81 Member
    @ryanbrowning115 so after doing more research I just went ahead and ordered Liporidex Max on Amazon. If you said it helps with energy then I'm taking your word for it. Can't wait to start it in the next couple days. Anyone else ever try any of their products before? Also, which protein powder does everyone recommend?? I can't find one that isn't crazy expensive and tastes good. Thanks
  • ChristinaOrr65
    ChristinaOrr65 Posts: 112 Member
    @mandykent111 I use the protein powder from Trader Joe's and I like it, plus it's not expensive. I haven't used any liporidex products before, but seems like it could be helpful for me for more energy and to help me with my crazy snacking! Let me know how it goes.
  • enrique
    enrique Posts: 24 Member
    For protein: Trutein (Tri-blend of whey/casein/egg white) but since you're vegetarian I'd suggest you try Gardenia. It's hardcore vegan. Preworkout. There are so many but ones that have worked best with me have been Mad Dog, Pre JYM, & Scream.
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