What Supplements Do You Take?
What supplements do you monkeys take? Pre-workout, nootropics, protein, creatine, multivitamins, fat burners, BCAAs, anything. Here’s my current stack:
ON Whey Protein
MuscleFeast Oats Powder
German Creatine (I put these this and the two above in a smoothie)
UMZU Redwood for blood flow and circulation
Ancestral Supplements Beef Liver Extract
MuscleTech Clear Muscle
Lysine and Proline
Vitamin D
Adrenal Support (Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, and Schisandra)
BioPerine (for absorption)
Magnesium
Zinc
BioPure BPC-157
PurePeps Tb500
And yes I know it’s a lot, most of it is for my rehab from a back injury. Normally it would only be Protein, creatine, and a multivitamin. Would love to hear what you guys take, especially those who work long hours.
Can't comment on most of the above, but consider switching to a whey/casein protein mix for both fast and slow digestion. Some also think a mix is good to take advantage of whey's effect on muscle protein synthesis and casein's effect on limiting muscle breakdown. Protein in milk is 80% casein though, so whey in milk is often thought to be good enough.
A worthwhile video also referencing the benefits of caffeine and L-citrulline in pre workouts.
Which ones do you use to rebab your back? My girlfriend has a slipped disc due to a car accident and wanted to see if these might help.
So I take UMZU Redwood for circulation since the discs heal so slowly because of their limited blood supply. Adrenal Support (adaptogenic herbs) for stress management because cortisol can really hurt recovery. Lysine and Proline (also Vitamin C) are the main building blocks of collagen (connective tissue), so that should be a good bet. Magnesium and zinc to support muscle recovery, and I’m taking Clear Muscle because it’s main benefit is delaying muscle breakdown when you can’t train hard (my current situation). And then the two big ones that I’m actually starting today are BPC 157 and TB500. These are peptides that have shown tremendous promise when it comes to healing of all kinds: bones, muscles, ligaments, stomach, you name it. Also no side effects because they are made naturally in the body. Only downside is you have to inject them subcutaneously. If I had to only pick one or two (most people don’t want to spend this much money) it would be these two. PM me if you want more info, happy to help
How much does all this cost you on a monthly basis?
Like I said this is a special circumstance so total it’s probably 3-400 bucks, but it’s only for one month so I’m willing to spend that kind of money, usually it’s only about 40-50.
vitamin c, b+, d
zinc
BCAA
protein powder ON
jay cutler pre workout or sometime muscle tech nano vapor
and a healthy diet, of course.
never had nicotine, drugs or alcohol in my life either
- Ginger / turmeric (capsules)
- Multivitamin
- Nitraflex preworkout (for 1st WOD)
- Prevail preworkout (for 2nd WOD)
- D3 (10,000 IU)
- Flax oil
- Fruit and vegetable powder (capsules)
- THC vape
Isn't flax seed notorious for decreasing testosterone levels?
You could be right. I definitely want high T. Maybe I should switch back to krill oil next...
link for the turmeric?
Here is the one I am currently taking:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078SH8WGC/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_packag…
Nitraflex pre workout (sometimes I just stick to black coffee) Creatine here and there (I tend to get lazy) Fish oil Vitamin D On protein (don’t think this counts as a supplement lol) Bcaas (sometimes)
I tend to keep it pretty low on my supplements and just relay on a good diet and proper rest.
Yeahhhh Nitraflex
You realise most of that is doing fuck all for you but giving you extremely expensive piss?
It will be nice when nanotech bots analyze our body for deficiencies and tell us through an app what we need.
For real though I saw your stack posted above. Not as bad as OP but again, expensive piss.
Actual diet and sleep are a 98% prerequisite of optimum health and performance. No glutamic acid, L-arginine, ginseng etc compound is going to have any effect if you’re sleep deficient (which almost every user on this site will be).
Multi Vitamin
Garlic Pill (they say it is good for the heart)
Biotin (they say it is good for the hair)
Protein bars and protein shakes
A cup of coffee in the AM
- Turmeric
- Vitamin D
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Fish Oil
Honestly I'd love to take one of those out if possible, calcium most likely to go. Your kidneys / liver can't process too many supplements, although the guidance on 'too many' varies depending on who you ask...
can you link to the Turmeric that you take?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N9J6U0I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asi…
Fish oil
B-complex extended release
Multivitamin
Turmeric / curicumen extract
ON Whey protein
Collagen
Omega 3
Biotin
Vit D
Vit B complex
Krill oil
Zinc
lots of water
From what I've read taking collagen might not actually be the best idea because your body can't do anything with it. I think you would be better off taking things that are precursors and building blocks to collagen, like vitamin C. But if it works for you, by all means keep doing it
GNC Megamen Sport's multivitamin
GNC Triple Strength Fish Oil
6 g of creatine
3.2 g of beta-alanine
Coffee in the morning
Whey protein isolate
nothing, and I intend on keeping it that way
Respect
GoldenCinderblock can you post a picture of your morning smoothie?
That shit looked disgusting lol. But sometimes you gotta go function over taste
lol I don't do that shit anymore. I haven't even eaten a vegetable since 2019
creatine and cocaine
Was waiting for the cocaine comment
@anyone who uses ON Gold Standard or anything else they make you're wasting your money if you use their products - worked at a supplement store during schools - these guys do a ton of marketing so if you google "best protein powder" or "protein powder for beginners" then they pop up first but the product itself is horribly overpriced
The label reads "protein isolate (and then in smaller lettering) primary source" - its not an isolate - if you read the label the product contains protein isolate and then also contains concentrate (which makes no sense - isolate is a derivative of concentrate and therefore all concentrate contains isolate)
If you like the flavor or you get a good sale or it works for you then use it but if you're reading this thread then please for the love of god don't buy ON products simply because bodybuilding.com says they're the best
Any suggestions for cheaper alternatives? I don’t care at all about taste but as long as it’s mixable and doesn’t wreak havoc on the stomach I’ll try it. I’ve never been able to find a cheaper source than about 30 bucks for a one month supply.
I’m in Canada so there are a ton more options in the IS especially when it comes to ordering stuff online.
ON’s gold standard is a concentrate (as described above) and a great discount brand that I’ve used is Revolution (they make concentrates and isolates). These will be cheaper in general.
For isolates you have a lot more options - PVL isogold, Revolution as mentioned above and Magnum’s blended option are great choices - revolution will be your lowest cost and has a great chocolate and vanilla.
Again, check online if you’re in the states - prices will vary but you can always ask someone at the local shop what the lowest cost per scoop may be for an isolate or a concentrate but be sure to read the label!!!
- BCAA (kinda pointless but whatever), Creatine, protein shake or two when diet is lacking
- homemade pre: L-Citrulline, L-Arginine, Beta Alanine, beet root extract, + flavor
- daily multi
- caffeine pills here and there
- turmeric juice (1.5 oz), ginger juice (1.5 oz), cayenne pepper (dash), black pepper essential oil (drop or two)
FWIW: everyone here taking fish oil pills... most are pointless.. lack active ingredients that are beneficial. Dies off between the time its processed, packaged, shipped and delivered to you. Forget the science behind what I'm alluding to.. but you would be much better off eating a can of tuna or something a couple times a week.
Interesting... Yeah I’ve tried fish oil many times and it’s never really worked for me
What were you expecting fish oil to do?
Pre workout first thing in AM: Scoop of beet root powder Scoop of SFH Push pre-workout Creatine
Post workout: Ascent whey protein and milk
At night: Ascent casein protein smoothie
SFH and Ascent are unfortunately quite expensive, but both seem to have the most “natural” ingredients in comparison to others I’ve used.
Not related to supplements but I stretch a ton, which has helped me not damage my body recently. Stretch 30 mins before gym opens and at night if I can.
21 y/o
B-12 Complex
C and D
Magnesium
Zinc
Onnit Shroom Tech & Alpha Brain (just started last week so will wait to speak on results from these two)
The Shroom Tech has a bunch of natural herbs and elements like tumeric in it as well which is nice.
What are you using Shroom Tech for?
IS boost
delete
I just got this Jocko Krill oil today:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076L5MPCZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_…
Also met with my psychiatrist today and he said I should try this full spectrum CBD oil so ordered some today:
https://www.lazarusnaturals.com/flavorless-cbd-tincture-thc-free-high-p…
What Actually Is Full Spectrum CBD Oil?
https://wayofleaf.com/cbd/101/full-spectrum-cbd-oil
Nice, I'm starting to take PEA (pamlitoethanosomething) for my back injury. It's supposed a natural enzyme found in milk and eggs that has similar properties to CBD in terms of relieving chronic pain.
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superman extreme
You don’t need any supplements to grow muscle or stay lean. Everything should come from what you eat/ how you train. Supplements are just an additional add on that gives you a little boost in progress.
Exactly, never said they were a replacement for proper nutrition, training, and sleep.
How a doctor can earn money in this way. No, you give money to the pharmacy, not to the doctor's pocket
Yes, the doctor really can not get any share from this. I also have to pay a lot of money for vitamins. But it's in my best interest to be healthy and strive for it.
The best protein isolate is one that is tested for purity and quality and has more protein per scoop. Always compare different brands and products before purchasing. I find Wikisheets really helpful for product comparison.
mainly curious about what the S&T & HF boys are taking (for different reasons ofcourse).
L argenine. Hella. 🤪
I have several supplements and three kinds of vitamins in my diet. Two of which are combined and one is vitamin E. Of all the supplements, the first thing I take daily is Barley Grass Juice Powder and only after this powder can I continue the rest of my pill intake. I believe that it is the supplements that help me fight everyday fatigue and stress and I am truly glad that mankind has invented to support my body in different ways
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