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What vitamins/supplements do you take?

JC Callender

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What vitamins/supplements do you take? And do you feel like they're making a much of a difference?

I started taking amino acids for my weight training and haven't noticed much of a difference after a month or so, and at 45 years old, I don't know if I really would that soon anyway. I started probiotics earlier this week so don't notice anything other than an uneasy stomach my first time. And I bought a liquid fish oil today, which is supposed to be great for mind/joints. I'm a pretty smart guy, as you all already know, but my joints could use it and I've really heard a lot of great things about it. I take magnesium and a one a day vitamin as well.
 
JC Callender said:
What vitamins/supplements do you take? And do you feel like they're making a much of a difference?

I started taking amino acids for my weight training and haven't noticed much of a difference after a month or so, and at 45 years old, I don't know if I really would that soon anyway. I started probiotics earlier this week so don't notice anything other than an uneasy stomach my first time. And I bought a liquid fish oil today, which is supposed to be great for mind/joints. I'm a pretty smart guy, as you all already know, but my joints could use it and I've really heard a lot of great things about it. I take magnesium and a one a day vitamin as well.
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I am 28 years old. I take no pills for supplements or vitamins. I don't drink alcohol or coffee. I don't have a sweet tooth and I don't really like most candies anyway. I don't use drugs soft or hard. I do however take a sleeping pill to calm my mind in the evening. I live a very dedicated healthy lifestyle, but that doesn't really include a lot of heavy workouts. I maybe workout once or twice a week. I'm skinny enough where I can just do that to maintain my core strength to where I am comfortable with it. I've practically went on the cave man diet (eggs, Fish, meat, Fruit, milk) with some pasta, chips and soda every now and then. Due to my allergic reaction to Xantham Gum, which is a main ingredient in most fried food, dough, syrups, and baked goods. Needless to say my body has been pretty good to me, by rejecting all that stuff itself.
 
ModerateGOP said:
I am 28 years old. I take no pills for supplements or vitamins. I don't drink alcohol or coffee. I don't have a sweet tooth and I don't really like most candies anyway. I don't use drugs soft or hard. I do however take a sleeping pill to calm my mind in the evening. I live a very dedicated healthy lifestyle, but that doesn't really include a lot of heavy workouts. I maybe workout once or twice a week. I'm skinny enough where I can just do that to maintain my core strength to where I am comfortable with it. I've practically went on the cave man diet (eggs, Fish, meat, Fruit, milk) with some pasta, chips and soda every now and then. Due to my allergic reaction to Xantham Gum, which is a main ingredient in most fried food, dough, syrups, and baked goods. Needless to say my body has been pretty good to me, by rejecting all that stuff itself.
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Yeah, I didn't take any supplements when I was your age either. Your Xantham Gum reaction definitely seems like a blessing in disguise!
 
JC Callender said:
What vitamins/supplements do you take? And do you feel like they're making a much of a difference?

I started taking amino acids for my weight training and haven't noticed much of a difference after a month or so, and at 45 years old, I don't know if I really would that soon anyway. I started probiotics earlier this week so don't notice anything other than an uneasy stomach my first time. And I bought a liquid fish oil today, which is supposed to be great for mind/joints. I'm a pretty smart guy, as you all already know, but my joints could use it and I've really heard a lot of great things about it. I take magnesium and a one a day vitamin as well.
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I take AYDS. :mrgreen:

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JC Callender said:
Yeah, I didn't take any supplements when I was your age either. Your Xantham Gum reaction definitely seems like a blessing in disguise!
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Yeah I was mad for a long time. It took me a good year or so to get over it, now I've never felt better! I was just sick at looking at labels so I just decided to go paleo. It was easier.
 
JC Callender said:
What vitamins/supplements do you take? And do you feel like they're making a much of a difference?

I started taking amino acids for my weight training and haven't noticed much of a difference after a month or so, and at 45 years old, I don't know if I really would that soon anyway. I started probiotics earlier this week so don't notice anything other than an uneasy stomach my first time. And I bought a liquid fish oil today, which is supposed to be great for mind/joints. I'm a pretty smart guy, as you all already know, but my joints could use it and I've really heard a lot of great things about it. I take magnesium and a one a day vitamin as well.
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I have done so much research on this over the years...the problem I have found is that what supposed experts recommend today, will tomorrow be a source of a problem

I have done the gamut taking up to 8 or more extra pills per day

Now I take a supplement for an eye disease recommended by my opthamologist and I have discarded everything else in favour of clean eating.

I found the biggest physical reactive change within two weeks of beginning it were Nutribullet smoothies...changed my life, and I haven't looked back...been doing them for five years
 
_Sal said:
I have done so much research on this over the years...the problem I have found is that what supposed experts recommend today, will tomorrow be a source of a problem

I have done the gamut taking up to 8 or more extra pills per day

Now I take a supplement for an eye disease recommended by my opthamologist and I have discarded everything else in favour of clean eating.

I found the biggest physical reactive change within two weeks of beginning it were Nutribullet smoothies...changed my life, and I haven't looked back...been doing them for five years
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I agree that a healthy diet is best.
 
_Sal said:
I have done so much research on this over the years...the problem I have found is that what supposed experts recommend today, will tomorrow be a source of a problem

I have done the gamut taking up to 8 or more extra pills per day

Now I take a supplement for an eye disease recommended by my opthamologist and I have discarded everything else in favour of clean eating.

I found the biggest physical reactive change within two weeks of beginning it were Nutribullet smoothies...changed my life, and I haven't looked back...been doing them for five years
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JC Callender said:
I agree that a healthy diet is best.
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Yeah the supplements that the pill peddlers push are no supplement for the real thing! I'm no advocate for healthy eating, I just hate when people waste all their money on pills when if they just bought some fruit it would be even better!
 
JC Callender said:
I agree that a healthy diet is best.
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yes

the reason I got into smoothies was exclusively due to my age

the theory is that as we age even when choosing the best possible our bodies lose the ability to breakdown the nutrient in our food, thus to get the most nutrient into our bodies from our food source it must be broken down first...it sort of how birds do it for their babies....

the smoothies must of course be half greens...it can't be just fruit

also for joints, the best thing I have found is milled flax seed...I can notice when I stop taking it after only a few days
 
Caffeine pills as needed, and a daily multivitamin and acetaminophen tablet. Protein powders extensively to flavour and supplement my diet (great in my morning cereal and with milk/fruit/vegetable shakes).
 
ModerateGOP said:
Yeah the supplements that the pill peddlers push are no supplement for the real thing! I'm no advocate for healthy eating, I just hate when people waste all their money on pills when if they just bought some fruit it would be even better!
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you mean you are an advocate of healthy eating right?
 
_Sal said:
yes

the reason I got into smoothies was exclusively due to my age

the theory is that as we age even when choosing the best possible our bodies lose the ability to breakdown the nutrient in our food, thus to get the most nutrient into our bodies from our food source it must be broken down first...it sort of how birds do it for their babies....

the smoothies must of course be half greens...it can't be just fruit

also for joints, the best thing I have found is milled flax seed...I can notice when I stop taking it after only a few days
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I use a juicer a couple of times a week. I put an 8 oz bag of spinach, a bunch of carrots and usually an orange in and don't have to worry about eating any of that stuff the rest of the day. I've tried flax seed as well but didn't realize it's good for joints, that's good to know!
 
Surrealistik said:
Caffeine pills as needed and a daily multivitamin. Protein powders extensively to flavour and supplement my diet (great in my morning cereal and with milk/fruit/vegetable shakes).
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I am big on protein powders now too

a fast way to get an extra 25 grams of protein without having to digest meat
 
JC Callender said:
I use a juicer a couple of times a week. I put an 8 oz bag of spinach, a bunch of carrots and usually an orange in and don't have to worry about eating any of that stuff the rest of the day. I've tried flax seed as well but didn't realize it's good for joints, that's good to know!
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juicers are controversial for some but I think they are the fastest way to get a huge amount of nutrient into our bodies super fast and they are so easy to digest due to the lack of fiber

I love the mean green...with kale, green apples, cucumber, ginger and lemon (I leave out the celery)...as soon as I start putting everything through the juicer my mouth waters, it's like the body can hardly wait to drink it

it's a great way to detox
 
_Sal said:
I am big on protein powders now too

a fast way to get an extra 25 grams of protein without having to digest meat
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Definitely, and the powders really tend to add a lot of flavour.


Speaking of liquid meals/supplements, I'm very interested in trying out Soylent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soylent_(drink)

Their 'Coffiest' product is of particular interest.
 
Surrealistik said:
Definitely, and the powders really tend to add a lot of flavour.


Speaking of liquid meals/supplements, I'm very interested in trying out Soylent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soylent_(drink)

Their 'Coffiest' product is of particular interest.
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I love the french vanilla protein powder....

and yes I've heard this Soylent is an amazing food replacement.

just make sure you get enough water when trying it...apparently people forget to drink other beverages and it can result in dehydration fast

another good one is sprulina...high protein...tastes gross but I add to smoothies when I take it
 
_Sal said:
juicers are controversial for some but I think they are the fastest way to get a huge amount of nutrient into our bodies super fast and they are so easy to digest due to the lack of fiber

I love the mean green...with kale, green apples, cucumber, ginger and lemon (I leave out the celery)...as soon as I start putting everything through the juicer my mouth waters, it's like the body can hardly wait to drink it

it's a great way to detox
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I think the controversy is that you need fiber and if you juice all the time you don't get it. I only juice once per day max.
 
JC Callender said:
I think the controversy is that you need fiber and if you juice all the time you don't get it. I only juice once per day max.
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I agree and believe those against it don't understand what the goal is or how to use the juice correctly and maybe should just STFU and do some research

also I wish they medical community would encourage the morbidly obese to juice instead of pushing liquid diets like Ensure and other crap full of additives such as jello and other sugary liquid concoctions....it would encourage faster healing since morbidly obese are usually always malnourished
 
JC Callender said:
I use a juicer a couple of times a week. I put an 8 oz bag of spinach, a bunch of carrots and usually an orange in and don't have to worry about eating any of that stuff the rest of the day. I've tried flax seed as well but didn't realize it's good for joints, that's good to know!
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Greetings, JC. :2wave:

One thing that you might consider are chia seeds. They are great for "sustainable strength" and in your line of work, they might be useful. They have more Omega3 than salmon, and a calcium that is more beneficial than milk for people that are lactose intolerant, among other benefits. They really have very little taste that would interfere with things they are eaten with, so they can be put in smoothies, sprinkled on cereal, and I also use them in baking for all the health benefits they offer. My youngest daughter has a Masters in Nutrition, so I listen to what she recommends. Check them out if you're interested!
 
JC Callender said:
What vitamins/supplements do you take? And do you feel like they're making a much of a difference?

I started taking amino acids for my weight training and haven't noticed much of a difference after a month or so, and at 45 years old, I don't know if I really would that soon anyway. I started probiotics earlier this week so don't notice anything other than an uneasy stomach my first time. And I bought a liquid fish oil today, which is supposed to be great for mind/joints. I'm a pretty smart guy, as you all already know, but my joints could use it and I've really heard a lot of great things about it. I take magnesium and a one a day vitamin as well.
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1. An occasional normal dose multi-vitamin, once every 1-3 days, depending on how balanced of a diet I think I've maintained. Kirkland brand (Costco), has USP label and therefore at least some verification of true ingredient labelling.

2. An occasional calcium (600 mg) plus D (for absorption). Same brand. Depending on overall dairy, etc., consumption in the time period.

3. Past trial: Creatine for weight-lifting. No noticeable effect from multiple brands in terms of increased reps or "power". Only noticed effect: it did seem to slightly increase volume of muscles, but, this seemed to correlate to increased cartiledge stress in my shoulders....perhaps because parts suddenly took up a bit more space and caused pressure.

4. When coming down with cold symptoms, 125mg Zinc Gluconate over the first 24h. Decent studies indicate a 3-4 day reduction in length of the common cold - but no other virus yet known - if taken within the first 24-48h of being infected....which means that you may be too late sometimes given the time it takes for symptoms to show up. Further danger: too much zinc over time is bad. Further danger: some people try the nasal sprays, which can damage nasal receptors, which in turn can ruin smell/taste forever. You want oral supplement.

5. "ON nutrition" pure whey protein, mixed with Viva Labs hemp seed powder, Viva labs chia seed powder, and .... some brand of whole oats ground.

Points:

- Chia seed powder because it expands with water and slows digestion. Importance: a bunch of whey protein alone will give you the ****s.
- Hemp seed powder: high protein for a plant, but also VERY high digestible fiber. Importance : same, and fiber is good.
- Whole Oats, ground: high-carb but also some protein and fiber. Better than pure weight gain processed carbs. Importance: If you want to try to add some muscle, you need more calories one way or another, on top of protein
 
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polgara said:
Greetings, JC. :2wave:

One thing that you might consider are chia seeds. They are great for "sustainable strength" and in your line of work, they might be useful. They have more Omega3 than salmon, and a calcium that is more beneficial than milk for people that are lactose intolerant, among other benefits. They really have very little taste that would interfere with things they are eaten with, so they can be put in smoothies, sprinkled on cereal, and I also use them in baking for all the health benefits they offer. My youngest daughter has a Masters in Nutrition, so I listen to what she recommends. Check them out if you're interested!
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Hey Pg *hug*

Thanks for the tip! I've been thinking about visiting a nutritionalist to get some advice that will suit my physical makeup and lifestyle. It must be nice to have one in the family! :thumbs:
 
Mr Person said:
1. An occasional normal dose multi-vitamin, once every 1-3 days, depending on how balanced of a diet I think I've maintained. Kirkland brand (Costco), has USP label and therefore at least some verification of true ingredient labelling.

2. An occasional calcium (600 mg) plus D (for absorption). Same brand. Depending on overall dairy, etc., consumption in the time period.

3. Past trial: Creatine for weight-lifting. No noticeable effect from multiple brands in terms of increased reps or "power". Only noticed effect: it did seem to slightly increase volume of muscles, but, this seemed to correlate to increased cartiledge stress in my shoulders....perhaps because parts suddenly took up a bit more space and caused pressure.

4. When coming down with cold symptoms, 125mg Zinc Gluconate over the first 24h. Decent studies indicate a 3-4 day reduction in length of the common cold - but no other virus yet known - if taken within the first 24-48h of being infected....which means that you may be too late sometimes given the time it takes for symptoms to show up. Further danger: too much zinc over time is bad. Further danger: some people try the nasal sprays, which can damage nasal receptors, which in turn can ruin smell/taste forever. You want oral supplement.

5. "ON nutrition" pure whey protein, mixed with Viva Labs hemp seed powder, Viva labs chia seed powder, and .... some brand of whole oats ground.

Points:

- Chia seed powder because it expands with water and slows digestion. Importance: a bunch of whey protein alone will give you the ****s.
- Hemp seed powder: high protein for a plant, but also VERY high digestible fiber. Importance : same, and fiber is good.
- Whole Oats, ground: high-carb but also some protein and fiber. Better than pure weight gain processed carbs. Importance: If you want to try to add some muscle, you need more calories one way or another, on top of protein
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Creatine causes one to take on more water as well, so I wonder if that makes people look a little bigger as well.
 
JC Callender said:
Creatine causes one to take on more water as well, so I wonder if that makes people look a little bigger as well.
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Well that's the point though. The theory is that increased creatine + increased water consumption is supposed to increase the volume of muscles. The increased volume AND increased surface area is supposed to then lead to a slight increase in power and endurance, but only on burst exercises.

I tried it because the available research indicates that it's more or less harmless (unlike the vast majority of other strength-related products). I didn't really notice much though, other than the negative effect which may or may not have been related to my joint issues.

I was also generally increasing quite a bit in weights, and also using the stressful exercise of dips with a bunch of weight on my waist, so I can't be certain about the harmful effect on my shoulder joints. But I can be certain that either what I ate was bunk, or it doesn't do much of anything.
 
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