What Daily Supplements to Take for Overall Health
Hey guys,
Okay so, I am curious to see what many of you take as daily supplements (NOT WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS), since many of you have demanding, stressful, tiring jobs, 60+ hour week loads (investment bankers, analysts, etc).
You don't necessarily have to be in the field of business or whatever, I am just curious to see what many of who are grinding take daily to maintain or improve your overall health, give energy, clarity in mind, whatever.
I pretty much only take Fish oil, Vitamin D, and melatonin (night before).
I've heard many things, from microdosing on LSD (which of course isn't what I want to do), to taking B-12 and 5-HTP (for high stress jobs). I've read some stuff on nootropics as well, and seen people take literally a handful of supplements and just stuffs it all in their mouths, which looks absolutely ridiculous
What do you guys take?
I have a passive interest in nootropics but there's allot of conflicting data about allot of those products and the benefits seem lack luster for the price tags. An easily absorbable multivitamin and protein powder. Casein Protein is really just a dietary supplement. And of course caffeine.
Vitamin D3, Fish oil, and thinking about adding in melatonin and curcumin
melatonin for the antioxidant or for sleep?
Personally i think adding melatonin is a bad idea if used for sleep. You will likely develop a tolerance over time and will likely have trouble sleeping if you don't have it / fogot it at some point. I only it for emergencies or if I haven't slept well lately which is pretty rare, never more than 25mg. Would suggust trying to improve sleep habbits before considering use.
I've dabbled with some Nootropics, but regular exercise, a healthy diet, and self discipline are the best for body and mind.
I was going to say this but I didn't want to be "that guy" haha. Ever find any good nootropics?
Sativa with the Sun Indica with the Moon
Fish oil and a daily multi are all you need, and "need" is a strong word at that.
SUNLIGHT, KALE, and VEGAN COCAINE.
Rib eye steak. The original "male vitality supplement".
I think the original 'male vitality supplement' is caviar.
I don't take supplements for the fear that if I happen to end up on a deserted island, my body will weaken because it's "used to" certain vitamin intakes.
For me, this logic also applies to caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.
Anything that knocks my natural stasis off balance is a no go.
Hence why my general doctor (who has over 20k patients) said I am "undoubtedly the healthiest patient he has." If more Americans were like me, we wouldn't have to pay for so much nonsense entitlements/medicare/aid. Shame.
your doctor has 20,000 super mediocre patients
Except when you end up on a deserted island, your survival instinct takes over and you won't suffer from withdrawal.
lmao what are you talking about
Any of you dudes on TRT? I'm only 25 and have no reason to think I have low T, but I keep hearing from older dudes how amazing it is and sort of want to get in on that...
I don't think I have low T. I'm 34. But, I want raging high T. So I take a few things to help.
https://www.healthline.com/health/low-testosterone/boosting-food From this list, I eat eggs a lot, tuna sometimes, oysters/shellfish sometimes, beans daily, red meat every other day
http://www.menshealth.co.uk/food-nutrition/eat-up-to-man-up some other foods
Also, as touched in the first website, Vitamin D is important. Sunlight definitely helps and supplements of Vitamin D are encouraged. My previous full time trainer had me on D3 at 5000-20,000/IU per day. On heavy days I take 15,000IU and need at least 5,000IU minimum.
My nutrition, intake, and diet are fairly complex though. I'm currently in the gym/MMA training 10-15hrs per week.
Yeah I'm super on the ball with nutrition and training. Taking exogenous hormones though is next level.. What's Enhancing Foods? I can't find it.
Sometimes I think MS is very petty.
When talking about science or nutrition if you disagree there is nothing wrong with it but be sure to bring it up so both of us can gain a stronger grasp on the subject.
On WSO when people go off their rocker or say inappropriate things, i'm sure MS is fine, but its perturbing to me when having a discussion on here that people neglect to address the issue in words.
We are all guests here on this place called earth. Every day we may learn how to live it just a little bit better.
None. Honestly, the vast majority of supplements sold are of such low quality and in forms that your body cannot even digest. It really is a waste of money.
Vitamin D, it's done wonders for me.
-melatonin to sleep well L theanine to come down from caffeine jitters -thc to Max the relax
I have been getting quarterly comprehensive blood tests & that has really driven my vitamins/supplements. Daily: Probiotics, krill oil, vite D, Alpha Brain & New Mood by Onnit.
Maybe vite B12 if I had something to drink. & Vitamin C if I'm feeling under the weather
I avoid everything else, including Tylenol, synthetic protein (whey protien powders), preworkouts, energy drinks etc.
any of you cats try any of the racetams with any success? Oxi made me cold/cruel but good at math, ani didn't do much, like schwagg and phenyl made me a robot who could crush whatever in sight, but the next day was like a zombie..
What workout supplements do you take? (Originally Posted: 12/04/2016)
I currently take a whey protein isolate after lifting and I also take fish oil everyday. I take a multivitamin too. What about you guys?
Multi, Fish Oil, Vitamin D, ZMA, Creatine, and Yohimbine when I'm cutting.
Vitamin D is a sort of substitute for getting sunlight, right?
Multivitamin, fish oil, ZMA, creatine. Some fatburner when I'm cutting (mostly for energy, they probably don't add more than 1-2% in actual burning value). I use pre-workout pre gym and BCAA's during If I'm fasting.
Btw; No need to take your shake after the gym, just take it whenever it is most convenient. Best thing to take after working out is quick carbs (sugar). :)
Thanks. Also, do you have a brand of creatine that you like? I've actually never taken it before but I'm pretty curious.
Not specifically for working out but can help. Vitamin D (dosage varies by exposure to sun), Zinc, Magnesium, B complex, about 3-4 grams of fish oil, Vitamin E, multivitamin, and tyrosine (cycling on and off).
I don't take creatine, but you might want to check it out. Its possible to get a cognitive boost from it as well! Follow this link: https://examine.com/supplements/Creatine/ to learn more about creatine and other supplements. Some people mentioned fat burners, if you decide to go down that path make sure you research anything thoroughly. To answer your question above, now foods is good and creatine monohydrate works fine- you don't need the fancy stuff that's supposed to be easier to digest etc. etc.
Research every supplement to learn about its effects and proper dosages. Supplements can both benefit and harm you.
Protein, multivitamin. I take melatonin and ZMA before bed...they do awesome for getting deep sleep, but I always wake feeling groggy.
Pre-workout: 5g creatine, 2g beta alanine, 400mg caffeine
Post-workout: 5g creatine, 2g beta alanine
Creapure creatine and CarnoSyn beta alanine are two of the most researched workout supplements backed up by mounds of empirical evidence. They're fairly inexpensive too.
Typically do (and have been for years):
- Multivitamin
- Joint Supplement (Animal Flex)
- NAD+
- Quercetin
- Zinc
- Collagen
- Pre-workout
- Probiotic
- Liver/Kidney Support Supplement
- Amino Acids (Post-Workout)
Creatine Zinc Fishoil Magnesium and D3
same except no magnesium and occasionally biotin
Fish Oil, Vitamin D, Caffeine Pills, Weed (for sleep), and typically Vyvanse once or twice during live deals.
Adderall my guy
Fish Oil: 1200mg, 360mg Omega-3
take 2
Psyllium Husk: 8kcal
take 2
Vitamin C: 1000mg
take 2
Vitamin D3: 50mcg (2000 IU)
take 2
Magnesium: 250mg
take 1
Iron: 65mg (325mg Ferrous Sulfate)
take 1
Tums: 1000mg Calcium Carbonate
400mg elemental calcium
take 1
Zinc: 15mg
I take a fish oil, vitamin c, vitamin d, husk, and the Centrum in the morning
Evening I take fish oil, vitamin c, vitamin d, husk, iron, magnesium, zinc
Haven’t been taking the Tums for 2 years as I drink lots of nut milk which has calcium
Dabbled with probiotic after I got food poisoning but ran out of the free samples and haven’t bought any
Centrum Men Multivitamin
Vitamin A: 1050mcg 29% Beta-Carotene
Vitamin C: 90mg
Vitamin D3: 25mcg (1000 IU)
Vitamin E: 20.3mg
Vitamin K: 60mcg
Thiamin: 1.2mg
Riboflavin: 1.3mg
Niacin: 16mg
Vitamin B6: 2mg
Folate: 333mcg DFE (200mcg Folic Acid)
Vitamin B12: 6mcg
Biotin: 40mcg
Pantothenic Acid: 15mg
Calcium: 210mg
Iron: 8mg
Phosphorus: 20mcg
Iodine: 150mcg
Magnesium: 100mg
Zinc: 11mg
Selenium: 100mcg
Copper: 0.9mg
Manganese: 2.3mg
Chromium: 35mcg
Molybdenum: 50mcg
Chloride: 72mg
Potassium: 80mg
Lycopene: 600mcg
Do you have one of those cute little daily organized pill packers you use each morning grandpa?
Same on a number of these fronts though lol. What are the Folate, Molybdenum, Selenium, and Pantothenic Acid for?
They’re included in the centrum multivitamin
Nice
Eat real foods (steak once a week), eliminate alcohol, drugs and processed foods from your diet. That's all you need to do.
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