What supplements and or vitamins and why.

MikePfirrman wrote: »

I probably pee more out more money than most, but I take a methyl B complex, an Omega 3 plus an Astaxanthin (proven to work synergistically with Omega3s, same thing Krill Oil has naturally but taking it separately is a higher dose), CoQ 10, a Super Antioxidant Blend (yeah, I know ) and Curcumin as well as Tart Cherry Extract for inflammation. I also take Boswellia w/ MSM as that's been shown to be better than Glucosamine or Chondroitin for joint health. Oh, and a K-2 (MK-7 form).

I'm mostly vegan, so that's why I take the methyl Bs (I only eat meat once or twice a week, B-12 is hard to get without eating meat). I also sometimes add in Zinc (but not every day) for that reason. I might add in Vitamin D (but not usually) or Calcium (again not often) during the Winter or depending on what I've eaten with Calcium (I only do very little dairy and mostly goat/sheep, so it depends on how many leafy greens I've eaten recently).

In my defense, cause I know half this might not do a thing, a lot of it is joint related (the Omega, Astaxanthin, MSM, Boswellia, Curcumin, Tart Cherry). I was told in 2006 I needed a knee replacement on my right knee but I was too young at the time. I was also obese then. I have the same knee now and I train hard 6/7 hours a week, mostly with little or no pain. I don't pop any NSAIDS unless I have a headache, so very seldom. I'll also say I had RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) pretty severe for over 10 years (it runs in my family, my Dad had it his entire adult life). Since taking the Astaxanthin, as long as I watch my caffeine consumption in the afternoon, that has disappeared completely.