BG1165 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 59 minutes ago, RyviaUSA said: I tried bromelain but didn’t notice a difference. Are you just taking a pill? Yes, 1-500mg capsule per day. The brand is Superior Labs. It took about a month for me to notice. And I really didn't realize that until I ran out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBoot Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Most people need vitamin D, omega 3 ,vitamin b complex, zinc/magnesium(top 4)due to diet habits. I take these 4 also I eat grass fed liver(mineral dense) eat shellfish (mineral dense) cook with ginger/turmeric (anti-inflammatory) gluten and dairy free diet around workouts take pre-jym and post-jym but if you are having issues, I’d see a functional medicine doctor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siberian Bear Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Pre-gym (alternate) Post-gym Daily (except D3 - 1 pill weekly) Nightly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Multivitamins, magnesium, MCT and fish oil for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorob23 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Lots of "vitamins" that my Doctor's tell me I need t in order to stay upright ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 7 hours ago, Siberian Bear said: Nightly Melatonin has never done it for me. I have been using Cort-RX for the past 3 months to great effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dowjr1 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 At age 50 I take supplements for keeping inflammation and cholesterol (cholest-off) down and testosterone up...which is Ashwaganda and generic DIM Complex. I eat 2 Brazil nuts a day for Selenium, psyllium husk, fish oil, and cacao nibs. Diet wise, I swap fish for red meat a lot, green leafies daily, and black beans. Creatine gets added into the mix occasionally along with L-Glutamine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen North Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 My wife takes a hand full of supplements daily, and she’s always sick. I have never taken any, ever. I’m doing fine at my age of 58. They’re a waste of money. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Frozen North said: My wife takes a hand full of supplements daily, and she’s always sick. I have never taken any, ever. I’m doing fine at my age of 58. They’re a waste of money. i think you might be spot on. i had not seen this thread before but this morning, was reading an article on just this (to be fair, the supplements and proteins for working out, i have no idea - this is about general vitamins etc). basically, they are either unproven, the proof is minimal and still being reviewed or it is a load of rubbish. certainly nothing that would have anyone rushing out to buy the stuff. years ago, i was sent (i have a bundle of doctors in the family) to a highly regarded doctor at a local hospital for regular checkups etc. brilliant guy. he is retired now but back then was the doctor to most of the senior specialists and surgeons etc. needed to tell him the life history first visit and when i mentioned cuba and cigars, his response was, 'do you enjoy it?' i said i did. "then don't stop". when he got to supplements, i told him what i took which was things like fish oil, milk thistle, vitamin B, multi-vitamins etc. he told me to collect them all and toss them in the nearest bin. and then use the money i saved on a better quality of red wine. best advice ever! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sho671 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 8 hours ago, Ken Gargett said: i think you might be spot on. i had not seen this thread before but this morning, was reading an article on just this (to be fair, the supplements and proteins for working out, i have no idea - this is about general vitamins etc). basically, they are either unproven, the proof is minimal and still being reviewed or it is a load of rubbish. certainly nothing that would have anyone rushing out to buy the stuff. years ago, i was sent (i have a bundle of doctors in the family) to a highly regarded doctor at a local hospital for regular checkups etc. brilliant guy. he is retired now but back then was the doctor to most of the senior specialists and surgeons etc. needed to tell him the life history first visit and when i mentioned cuba and cigars, his response was, 'do you enjoy it?' i said i did. "then don't stop". when he got to supplements, i told him what i took which was things like fish oil, milk thistle, vitamin B, multi-vitamins etc. he told me to collect them all and toss them in the nearest bin. and then use the money i saved on a better quality of red wine. best advice ever! Research studies about the efficacy of multivitamins and supplements conclude that they have no benefits on the long term health of individuals that take them. In the US vitamins and supplements are not regulated by the FDA. Their claims are unsubstantiated by science and often don't even contain what is on the label. A few years ago the New York State Attorney General's Office conducted a study of supplements from major retailers including GNC, Target, Walgreens and Walmart. They took samples and tested their contents. The results were that 4 out of 5 supplements tested did not contain any amount of the herbs on their label. They instead had fillers like powdered rice, asparagus, house plants, beans and vegetables. Some even had powdered wheat even though the bottle had a gluten free label. As long as you have a healthy diet, your nutritional needs will be met and supplementation is a waste of money. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypersomniac Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I take Thorne Elite Multivitamin, Thorne Vitamin D-5,000, and Thorne Super EPA Pro. Thorne products aren't cheap, but they are what they say they are. Some of their products (like the elite multivitamin) are NSF certified. I don't do it for any weight lifting benefit, but because I know my diet is lacking, and I need to make sure my health stays alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 13 hours ago, Ken Gargett said: to be fair, the supplements and proteins for working out, i have no idea I have been surprised how effective they are. Because of the short time frames between the workout and the ingestion (pre in my case), you really notice the difference. Not talking about proteins but certainly amino acids. Cort RX I take at night and it has transformed my sleep pattern. Just relaxes the bejesus out of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookmaker Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 10 hours ago, VKUTT said: You can most certainly overdose on potassium. A potassium OD can be deadly. Indeed, but we’re talking training here - if you train or work out a lot - especially muscle build, you WILL spend a lot ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunettesman Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I just take Mg+ supplement. Really works for the muscle recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMcLean68 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 On 8/31/2018 at 4:00 AM, Hookmaker said: But you will come a long way with heavy dose potassium - you can’t really overdose. Not true at all. You must remember that the lethal injection is, at least the lethal part, a large dose of potassium chloride. It used to be considered just about the perfect murder weapon until tests were developed to discover it, which is extremely difficult. Too much potassium will stop the heart, interfering with the sodium-potassium-ATPase osmotic pump mechanism and the bodies electrolyte balance. This affects cellular membrane potential and signal regulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 2 hours ago, IanMcLean68 said: Not true at all. You must remember that the lethal injection is, at least the lethal part, a large dose of potassium chloride. It used to be considered just about the perfect murder weapon until tests were developed to discover it, which is extremely difficult. Too much potassium will stop the heart, interfering with the sodium-potassium-ATPase osmotic pump mechanism and the bodies electrolyte balance. This affects cellular membrane potential and signal regulation. There's a slight little difference between orally administered and iv.... Personally, I am much in favour of @nino's therapy... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorPerfecto Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I take supplements. Last night, I took a QdO 50, and supplemented that with a LGC No. 4. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Str8BlkCoffee Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Vitamin D3 and use Salt substitute for extra potassium. I was getting some cramping in my thighs over the summer after heavy squat and dead lift sessions so I needed the extra Potassium. When I work out I will drink water lightly spiked with pink salt, Epson Salt, and Salt substitute if I mix in some water flavoring like Mio it is like drinking Gatoraide but no sugar/glucose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWG Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I find that the indiscriminate use of supplements is not very effective but there are many specific supplements that are very effective. Diet and lifestyles make a big difference. Getting a full blood panel from time to time and finding a Dr who knows how to read it. there are so many issues that are cured with specific supplements. Magnesium, iron, potassium, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Glucosamine. I was sore and tight all the time from working out and cycling. I started 2000mg of glucosamine a day about 10 weeks ago and I'm feeling much looser and have little if the stiffness that plagued me for years. Melatonin. I used it a few years ago and found that too much is worse than none at all. One MG is plenty and five will keep me awake. I'm not a big advocate for supplements and I believe that we get everything we need from a good diet. The glucosamine in particular I tried because people in my family said it worked for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 4 hours ago, joeypots said: The glucosamine in particular I tried because people in my family said it worked for them. My trainer is also a big glucosamine advocate. Caveat however if you have or have had AFIB. Glucosamine can trigger PVC's. It certainly does with me. Back up plan for AFIB'ers (current or previous) is Citrulline malate. Almost as good for workouts and safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaincaveman Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Fish oil and vitamin d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monocle Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 2 hours ago, captaincaveman said: Fish oil and vitamin d. Funny, that’s exactly what I take. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunhamrocco Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 So yes, I am a fan os supplements and in my opinion, it is better to try supplements before taking pills. The top supplements I take from time to time are: Vitamin D Vitamin B complex L-theanine Magnesium Multivitamin and mineral supplements from Online Pharmacy Omega-3 fatty acids Valerian root Chamomile Lavender Lemon balm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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