Do you take supplements? And what would you recommend?
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abbynormalartist
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I've been lifting for a few months (total newbie!) and my hubby (who has been lifting for years) keeps suggesting supplements to me. I know the word "supplements" encompasses a lot. I take a multivitamin and I have protein powder that I mostly use it for cooking since I don't usually have a problem getting enough protein in my normal diet. Do any of you take any other supplements and/or do you recommend any? My hubby keeps suggesting a pre-workout and creatine. I don't think I need anything but maybe I'm really missing out. What do you think?
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creatine (for lifts), vitamin d (for deficiency), magnesium (for doms and sleep), curcumin (for inflammation)
I tried BCAAs; did not see a difference in performance.2 -
I take a supplement that contains green tea and green coffee bean extracts. I do it for energy as I have to get up at 4am for work.1
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Creatine brings a lot to the table
So do Citrulline and Beta Alanine.
That being said... go to Examine.com to check for contraindications and possible benefits.1 -
I really like a preigniter to get my energy going. I usually have a whey protein after my workout and then take BCAA (Branch Chain amino Acids) for muscle recovery. I am also going to start taking Casein protein before bed. I don't think supplements are necessary..but if you can take them, I think they might aide in strength, gains and recovery.1
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I'm one of the last people to suggest or take any supplements, but even I take creatine.1
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I take creatine (helps prevent blood sugars spikes- I'm diabetic), vitamin b complex, curcumin ( hoping it will help w/inflammation) and calicium-magnesium.
Don't take pre-workout, it's mostly garbage and you'll end up feeling like you need it to have energy during workouts. Sufficient sleep and organic coffee is simpler.
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I take some vitamins (a prenatal, DHA and vitamin D), and protein, but otherwise nothing. I don't think taking anything else would have made a difference in my progress1
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Creatine, Glutamine, CLA, a multi V and amino energy (BCAAs)1
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Vit D because I tested way low
Multi-vit
Baby asprin (Dr recommended this)
Fish oil
That's about it right at the moment.0 -
B complex plus SAMe0
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I only sometimes use Whey, but that is mainly for cooking.1
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I take D3, omega 3 oil(either fish or flax), 1/2 whole foods shake(lots of vitamins) with 1/2 PEScience protein, turmeric, magnesium, DIM complex, hair skin and nails, probiotic, and ToCoQ10(not sure this is doing anything), sometimes extra vitamin c and iron.0
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I take a multi, salmon oil, vitamin d, garlic0
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Currently using whey protein, multivitamin, fish oil, and BCAAs.
My multi has a ton of vit D in it so I don't take that separately.0 -
Whey, D3, B12, Fish Oil, Creatine, Multivitamin...
I drank a half-gallon of D fortified milk a day and took everything above minus the D3 and still tested low on D in my blood work. I'm 47 now and apparently as we get older our bodies have a much harder time absorbing D. I got back up to normal levels with prescription D for a month and now maintain healthy levels with 2000 iu D3 a day.0 -
CLA, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, CO Q10, Magnesium, Vitamin c, Calcium A Good Multivitamin with iron.0
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Supplements are mostly overhyped, especially if you aren't doing the essentials like sleeping >6 hrs per night, hydrating, and eating real food.
That being said, I use whey protein powder (supplement my vegetarian diet), and multivitamins every so often (though much research has shown these are probably unnecessary).
Also just drink coffee for a pre-workout instead of all those chemicals and artificial colorings/ingredients/etc.7 -
Creatine
Magnesium
Potassium
Multi-vitamin
Flaxseed Oil
B-complex
Whey
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creatine
bcaas
a mutlivitamin
vitamin d (5,000 iu)
b complex
and if needed (like that TOM) spatone iron rich water0 -
GonzosaysMeow wrote: »multivitamins every so often (though much research has shown these are probably unnecessary).
Please provide some evidence for this.1
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