supplements
try_harderG
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What supplements do you use and why?
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I use a protein powder, does that count? I have bear grylls because he's hot! And because its vegan! And I use it because I struggle to get enough calories and protein into my diet so its useful in that respect and also good for recovery so I've heard!0
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Questionable reason on why you've chosen it! Any others?0
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Omega 3's
Biotin
extra vitamin C in the winter
Zinc
Protein powder occasionally0 -
Creatine, omega-3, multivitamin/mineral.0
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Do these supplements help?I wouldn't know where to start with them! It was hard enough finding a lactose free protein powder that didn't taste revolting!0
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I take the supplements that correct my deficiencies and that's it. The fewer pills I need to take, the better!
I don't take any pills or powders that I wasn't told to take.0 -
protein powder
creatine
multi-vitamin
fish oil
vitamin b12 - increase energy production and mood; helps rebuild muscle breakdown after training
calcium with vitamin D - for optimum bone density and aids in muscle contractions
magnesium - reduces blood pressure, aids in muscle contractions and relaxation, regulates heart rhythm, aids in energy production in the body's cells
kelp & selenium - both for my hypothyroidism0 -
Creatine. Bcaa n darkmatter for postworkout.0
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For my hair and dry skin I take the following, especially in the winter:
- Barlean's Omega Swirl fish oil. Tastes like lemon frosting
- Barlean's Flax oil gels
- Biotin, 5mg
Sometimes I will take the Citadel nutrition Tier 1+ preworkout when I have a case of drag*ss0 -
fish oil (Omega 3)
red rice yeast (cholesterol)
COQ10 (should take if you're taking a statin drug or using red rice yeast)
Vitamin D (deficient even with plenty of sunshine in the great South West)
Milk Thistle (because wine and stuff)
Multi-Vitamin (insurance)
Magnesium (because very active and also high stress job)
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I currently only take an Iron supplement; will start to use protein powder regularly once I've found one I can actually drink down and will probably add some kind of Multi B vitamin around then as well (I would get them in the same store) or next week since it's now on my mind.
I do sometimes add spirulina to my smoothies (if I'm drinking them right away; not when I make it in the morning for my afternoon snack), if you want to count that.
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I didn't add,mine!!!
Protein powder
Pre workout powder
L glutamine after work out for repair
Multi vitamin for the bits I miss in food
Fish oil for joints and heart
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protein powder
creatine
multi-vitamin
fish oil
vitamin b12 - increase energy production and mood; helps rebuild muscle breakdown after training
calcium with vitamin D - for optimum bone density and aids in muscle contractions
magnesium - reduces blood pressure, aids in muscle contractions and relaxation, regulates heart rhythm, aids in energy production in the body's cells
kelp & selenium - both for my hypothyroidism
Is vitamin d not in your multi vitamin? Or magnesium?0 -
How do you all know know what to take?! Do you see via food diary what you're missing and do your own research or see a nutritionist or something?0
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kimjacques2 wrote: »How do you all know know what to take?! Do you see via food diary what you're missing and do your own research or see a nutritionist or something?
Just standard research I suppose.
Some whey powders are suitable for lactose intolerant, if not make your own with a blender and oats?0 -
Creatine
Multi Vitamin
Pre-workout
Creatine because it definitely helps with recovery as well as improves strength, so much research that proves its effectiveness
Multi- self explanatory. Sometimes I just don't get the vitamins through my meals.
Pre-workout- That extra push in the gym0 -
- ON Platinum Pre-workout (gets me going at 5:30 every morning)
- ON Instantized BCAAs (I don't have time to each much before early morning workout, so this gets me the aminos I need for a good workout)
- ON Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder (post workout recovery with nice P/C ratio, also has BCAAs and glutamine)
- ON Opti Men Multi-vitamin (because I don't get all the vegies I should)
- Dr. Tobias Optimum Omega 3 (Fish Oil - for joints and heart)
- ON ZMA (improves sleep quality, also is supposed to have with muscle strength and recovery) - definitely improves sleep. No way to prove it improves recovery, but the fact I can still do Crossfit 5-6 days a week, this past week with a cold, I think is tell
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They run blood when you have your yearly check-up. If you're too low in something, the doctor tells you what to take.kimjacques2 wrote: »How do you all know know what to take?! Do you see via food diary what you're missing and do your own research or see a nutritionist or something?
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Evening primrose oil (regulates hormones)
Accumax (skin and nails)
Vitiam C crystals (energy)
Omega D3 (fish oils)
Plenty of matcha tea throughout the day!0 -
They run blood when you have your yearly check-up. If you're too low in something, the doctor tells you what to take.kimjacques2 wrote: »How do you all know know what to take?! Do you see via food diary what you're missing and do your own research or see a nutritionist or something?
Don't agree as these stats they go with are so old... For example I'm over by bmi making me slightly obsese. However I only have 9% fat....0 -
gordongilbert wrote: »protein powder
creatine
multi-vitamin
fish oil
vitamin b12 - increase energy production and mood; helps rebuild muscle breakdown after training
calcium with vitamin D - for optimum bone density and aids in muscle contractions
magnesium - reduces blood pressure, aids in muscle contractions and relaxation, regulates heart rhythm, aids in energy production in the body's cells
kelp & selenium - both for my hypothyroidism
Is vitamin d not in your multi vitamin? Or magnesium?
both are in the multi that i take, but were recommended in addition by the coach i was using last year0 -
gordongilbert wrote: »protein powder
creatine
multi-vitamin
fish oil
vitamin b12 - increase energy production and mood; helps rebuild muscle breakdown after training
calcium with vitamin D - for optimum bone density and aids in muscle contractions
magnesium - reduces blood pressure, aids in muscle contractions and relaxation, regulates heart rhythm, aids in energy production in the body's cells
kelp & selenium - both for my hypothyroidism
Is vitamin d not in your multi vitamin? Or magnesium?
both are in the multi that i take, but were recommended in addition by the coach i was using last year
That's okay, I reckon.everyone has slightly higher or lower levels in their bodies and we absorbe them differently too. (perhaps it was to combat late night chocolate...!!)0 -
What stats are you talking about?gordongilbert wrote: »
They run blood when you have your yearly check-up. If you're too low in something, the doctor tells you what to take.kimjacques2 wrote: »How do you all know know what to take?! Do you see via food diary what you're missing and do your own research or see a nutritionist or something?
Don't agree as these stats they go with are so old... For example I'm over by bmi making me slightly obsese. However I only have 9% fat....
I went to the doctor, he ran the blood and told me how much D to take. You will probably not be surprised to learn that your body fat percentage wasn't discussed.
I'm not sure I get where you're coming from here. What am I missing?
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Your Dr would go with the dra (daily recommend allowance) which was produced a long time ago. People have changed a lot since then, height, weight, etc so o believe their stats are nollonger accurate0
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1) ON Platinum Hydrowhey Turbo Chocolate. I take this one because it taste really good to me 2) Optiwomen Multivitamin. It helps me hit my micros. 3) Fish oil because it is an essential fatty acid 4) ON Micronized Creatine. I take it to help me push 1-2 more reps. 5) Modern BCAA+. I spend massive amounts of time in the gym per week so I use BCAA to prevent loss of lean muscle mass. 6) Glutagen. I take it for recovery. 7) Mr. Hyde (Pre workout) I take it depending on my energy levels.0
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Protien Powder
Multi Vitamin
Creatine
Pre Workout before gym for more push0 -
I am taking a very pricey anti-aging combo, that is supposed to be good for everything (brain, eyes, bones, muscles, skin, energy levels, etc). The key ingredients appear to be Omega 3, vitamin A, B6 and 12, C, D, etc Calcium and other minerals. They have helped my skin condition (rosascea) a bit, given me more energy, and I am sick less often and for shorter lengths of time. I am looking for more economical vitamins though, since the ones I take cost me about $1,000 a year.
I may just go to a multi-vitamin and take extra Omega 3, A, B6 and 12 and D, and Calcium. Is Magnesium also important. I'm not too concerned about taking too many vitamins. Most of us don't get enough Omega 3 in our diet, and my Dr said we can take up to 10 times the recommended does of D. I think C and others just rinse out of you if you don't need them. I'm not sure about the iron and minerals though. Personally I think a lot of our foods are lacking in the vitamins we need even if we try to eat well.0 -
I'm guessing you're Canadian. In the US, we say RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) and the RDAs are more geared to average recommendations by the government on what the average person should try to eat. They aren't specific to any one individual and have nothing to do with what doctors do when there are deficiencies.gordongilbert wrote: »Your Dr would go with the dra (daily recommend allowance) which was produced a long time ago. People have changed a lot since then, height, weight, etc so o believe their stats are nollonger accurate
I've been told by other posters that in Canada, you cannot get wellness check-ups until you're middle-aged, so I don't know how you'd know if you were low on something in Canada and am not even going to try to advise anyone. Another poster said you guys have to wait until you're actually feeling sick, so I guess you'd wait until you had rickets or scurvy or something? I really don't know how they're practicing medicine up there. By I've been told more than once that Canadians cannot see a doctor until they're sick, so it would make sense to guess and take whatever supplements you guess you need.
In the US, we can go to the doctor every year. He runs the blood. If you're low, he will treat the deficiency. But that has nothing to do with RDAs, really. It's the easiest and most sensible way to know what supplements you might need.
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I have lived in three provinces in Canada. Every doctor I have had recommends a yearly physical. I also have 4 children that had physicals (wellness exams) every year from birth and up. Great health care and great doctors.0
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I am having RNY surgery so required to start taking 200%RDA multivitamin, 200% Calcium Citrate, Iron, Magnesium, D, B12. And what ever else comes up deficient when labs are done. I think I'll take a potassium too because I average about 150grms a day and I think you're suppose to have some super high number like 3700.0
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