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[Putonahappyface]

I did a quick search and couldn't find a thread, so sorry if I missed one.

I'm just curious to see what fellow NeoGaf members take to either supplement there diet or for general health benefits. After twenty years of pounding my joints into dust through weight training I take this lot to keep me running at optimum levels both mentally and physically.

I try and get all my dietary needs from food, but I can't stand oily fish so I supplement that.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Since Im working at home and just not going out much, I do have to take the D as well, due to lack of sun and all that shit.

 

[Bartski]

Creatine and protein isolate in gym-heavy periods, like now. In spring and summer I tend to go running in the woods way more than working out, so either nothing or protein. I love lactose-free milk protein shakes, best kind of desert.

 

[Cockles & Whelks]

Tumeric for inflammation plus is thought to help with cancer tumors.

Milk Thistle for when on the sauce.

High Strength Vitamin D for the Age of Omicron.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Just vitamin D for now.

 

[EverydayBeast]

 

[GeekyDad]

Just B12.

 

[AlteredForms]

Where’s GymWolf at? He’s one of those people who drowns his cereal in whey protein.

 

[MaestroMike]

Vitamin d, b12, zinc and vital proteins collagen powder. I mix them with my smoothies.

 

[Dark Star]

i take a multi vitamin, that's pretty much it. I just try to eat my fruits and veggies and meats and whatever else. I also spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun too.

 

[FunkMiller]

Cod liver oil with omega 3 and multivitamins.

 

[T8SC]

Pre-workout - BCAAs & sometimes creatine.
Post-workout - Whey protein.
Night - Casein protein.

Vits from fruit & veg daily.

 

[JimmyRustler]

Creatine
Whey
Casein
Omega 3
Multi
Zinc
Magnesium
Ginkgo

 

[MDSLKTR]

Gym: creatine, proteine and ecdysterone
Social: phenibut, whatever flavor or racetams
All nighters: modafinil
Chill out at home: kratom and the holy weed

Relatively healthy overall.

 

[ClanOfNone]

As a chronic lazy person, I'll probably never hit the gym or use those kind of supplements.
I take a multivitamin when I have my lil breakfast replacement shake and that's about it.

 

[NecrosaroIII]

Aren't supplements pseudo science?

The Vitamin Myth: Why We Think We Need Supplements

Nutrition experts contend that all we need is what’s typically found in a routine diet. Industry representatives, backed by a fascinating history, argue that foods don’t contain enough, and we need supplements. Fortunately, many excellent studies have now resolved the issue.

www.theatlantic.com

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

Aren't supplements pseudo science?

The Vitamin Myth: Why We Think We Need Supplements

Nutrition experts contend that all we need is what’s typically found in a routine diet. Industry representatives, backed by a fascinating history, argue that foods don’t contain enough, and we need supplements. Fortunately, many excellent studies have now resolved the issue.

www.theatlantic.com

Did you read the article you posted? It only covers vitamins. Stuff like fish oil is great for you. I thought this was widely known. Take your fish oil dude.

 

[Putonahappyface]

Aren't supplements pseudo science?

The Vitamin Myth: Why We Think We Need Supplements

Nutrition experts contend that all we need is what’s typically found in a routine diet. Industry representatives, backed by a fascinating history, argue that foods don’t contain enough, and we need supplements. Fortunately, many excellent studies have now resolved the issue.

www.theatlantic.com

My annual blood works via my GP suggest otherwise for what I take.

 

[GymWolf]

Where’s GymWolf at? He’s one of those people who drowns his cereal in whey protein.

Lol, in the past i used just the basics, whey powder, some bcaa, and some pre-workout with some neuro stuff to help the concentration, now i'm not as dedicated as in the past so i just eat food when possible (even if it's not the same).

I occasionaly buy some premium proteins bars even if know that they are the shittiest way of getting proteins outside of food, but they are tasty and practical, i can't always eat 1,5 kg of meat every fucking day

In the summer i just put salt and lemon juice in a 2 lt bottle of cold water to not die under the weights or muscle cramps.

Joints supplements and a multivitamin\mineral with horse doses are the only thing that i take regularly because my job also fuck up my body because it's pretty physical and i need that extra help.

 

[Ikutachi]

D because winter.

 

[Celcius]

I started taking a multi vitamin a few months ago. I don't know that it's made any difference though.

 

[zeorhymer]

Choline and glucosamine

 

[German Hops]

Still taking zinc fairly often and it really does feel like it's the most important supplement I've taken for my immune system. I think it'll be four years towards the end of the year since I last got sick with a cold or flu. I'm pretty much the only one in my family that seems to be immune from catching anything.

Don't even remember when I was last physically sick (vomiting) from a stomach bug.

Also, here are some anecdotal experiences I've had with zinc ; hopefully this can help someone:

- Once I broke a toe and it just would not heal for several months! I took zinc and within a week it was much better.

- A few years later, I had an infection in my finger. It throbbed endlessly. I went to a doctor and he prescribed a powerful antibiotic which eliminated it, but after discontinuing the anti-biotic after 5 days as prescribed, it came back with a vengeance. This time, once again, I took zinc (15 mg.) , and in a few days it was gone!

- Recently I had an arm injury from using a sledge hammer. It throbbed and hurt and would not go away. Again I tried taking zinc and again it went away in a few days.

I don't know if these examples are placebo effects or not. But zinc seems to have this profound healing effect.

 

[///PATRIOT]

You guys sure must be jacked up

 

[gamescoltsfan]

Reminded me of this. The world man.

 

[Coolwhhip]

You guys sure must be jacked up

They probably just take all that crap and then never work out.

 

[macfoshizzle]

One a day vitamin, c, 3000 IU d, magni

 

[MScarpa]

Test, AI, Multi V and a few IU of GH.

 

[Monokrom]

None.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Vitamin D3 + K2 - usually every other day for 1-2 months just before winter and then about every day during winter for 1-2 months and then now an again during non-winter months.

Omega 3 Fish oil - usually one capsule a few times a week. I also eat a lot of oily fish and so don't rely on it too much.

Vitamin C and Zinc if I feel I'm likely to catch a cold or get a cold.

Apart from those, I'll eat a high nutrition and home cooked foods for the most part. Coffee, matcha, green teas and some fermented foods often, like miso, kimchi, pickled vegetables too.

I rarely get colds or sick - just one notable cold in about 5+ years. (knocks on wood).

 

[Von Hugh]

Magnesium
Fish liver oil + D
Zinc + C

Very inconsistently, though. Creatine and whey also if I still went to gym.

 

[Sosokrates]

D3, vitamin c + zinc for immune system

Vit b12 cos I dont eat dairy or a lot of meat.

But, I dont think you need this stuff if u have a balanced diet with 5 a day fruit + veg.

If you want to change your physique consistent macros and a workout which will achieve your goals is more important then any supplement.

 

[MastAndo]

Optimum Nutrition Opti-Men Multivitamin
Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies

The latter is probably just a placebo, but they're pretty tasty and I do find popping a few in the morning staves off hunger a bit and I end up having a smaller breakfast.

 

[DaleinCalgary]

multivitamin
omega 3
vitamin d3
turmeric
calcium

 

[SpiceRacz]

Test
Omega 3
Red yeast rice
Multivitamin

 

[Tschumi]

Occasionally i take a few Japanese vitamin pills because my girl wants me to.

I've unanimously been advised by the relevant doctors whom I've asked that most supplements just give you expensive pee.

 

[InverseAgonist]

Nicotinamide Riboside
Vitamin D

 

[John Bilbo]

I take one of everything in the morning and in the evening I sleep.