What vitamin or supplements actually worked for you?

[Sir Galahad]

Dont take any of that pre workout stuff, It fucked me up. I had a Filipino friend who used to workout with me at Golds gym in Commerce back in 2008 and he took some preworkouts with arginine and caffeine and his heart was pounding hard we had to call the hospital, dont fuck with that shit. We had the supp lab tested and he posted on bodybuilding.com about it and it had some amphetamines or something in it and then the brand owner threatened to sue my friend and BB.com had to delete the thread. Im even scared to mention the companies name but one of their supps caused me to be knocked out with kidney pains, I stopped taking it. They already dont monitor those things they are not fda approved and a lot of supps were recalled cause they dangerous stimulant stuff in it.

Also excessive Arginine causes some people to get rashes and some say it activates Shingles.

Just get most of your nutrition from foods, but if you do take them just take basic supplements like Fish oil, Vit D, whey etc that are proven and safe in moderate to low doses, Avoid shit that will make your heart race like those stimulant type of Pre workouts they are very dangerous man.

I suggest Beet juice on workout days, just buy some fresh beats, get a juicer peel and clean the beats, juice Half a beet one apple and a carrot and drink that before your workout shit is fire man, give some a tone of energy plus you get all those good nutrients and energy straight to your blood before a cardio workout.

If you dont like making beet juice use this it works too its cheap to like 18 bucks you can find coupons online and get it for cheaper at different supp stores that carry it

Megafood is also a top quality company you can see all their approvals

https://www.megafood.com/vitamins-s...MIisjEo-Sl6QIV5z2tBh2HsgSMEAQYASABEgKqTPD_BwE

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Remember this product that was taken off the market several years ago?

 

[Tireur889]

I've started taking vitamin c and d3 supplements. I've taught about taking magnesium supplements but dont know which one I should use. I'm leaning toward natural calm but I've heard of a topical supplement called ancient minerals. I've also heard of one called doctor josters brain calm. Does anyone know which magnesium supplement works best?

 

[Beechwood]

Super Beets or a beet supplement to raise nitric oxide levels. Since taking it I breath easier, can exercise more, and sleep better.

 

[Squintz]

 

[TidWell]

Remember this product that was taken off the market several years ago?

I cant see anything brother? is that a twitter photo?

 

[TidWell]

Super Beets or a beet supplement to raise nitric oxide levels. Since taking it I breath easier, can exercise more, and sleep better.

Beets is legit but you gotta be careful that some of those beet supps arent just adding Arginine to the mix and putting red food coloring with minimal amount of beet root powder, always do research.

But beets are good for cardio and stamina before workouts.

 

[Beechwood]

Beets is legit but you gotta be careful that some of those beet supps arent just adding Arginine to the mix and putting red food coloring with minimal amount of beet root powder, always do research.

But beets are good for cardio and stamina before workouts.

What I did was to test my NO levels. It took about a month of taking the supplement for me to reach optimal testing levels of NO.

I recently just switched beet powder brands. It has me thinking I should begin testing once again, once I start taking the new beet supplement. Apparently the natural content of the substances that can be converted to NO by the body can vary greatly in plants. If the company I bought from isn't testing their beet raw materials it might not be as helpful for me.

 

[Sir Galahad]

I cant see anything brother? is that a twitter photo?

 

[Toothy]

I'm an older Sherdawg, but I have been lifting and experimenting with supps since the early 2000's . Working in a health food store next to my Golds in Vegas while studying for my DAT, they allowed me 2 free supps a month on top of pay.. not bad!

I was a bit confused by OP statement " which supps gave you more strengths/stamina?
Dont post workout supplement, I'm asking for strictly health supplements." Workout supps are the ones that give you more strength and stamina., and can also be considered health supps (arginine is good for vasodilation regardless if you workout or not). so it's a bit confusing. REGARDLESS..

I'll just comment on a few of the already mentioned supps, and maybe a few others. I feel I have a pretty good mental/body connection, where I can tell if certain things actually do anything. I don't think I am easily fooled my placebo, maybe early on in my youth, but not now that I'm older.. when something hits me (good or bad) I know its not in my mind.
1) First.. creatine is 100% no placebo. I usually use the HCL kind instead of Mono.. I don't like the added water weight with Mono.. But the effects of creatine never seem to be as distinct as the first time I used it. (I cycle everything.. even though supposedly you don't have to cycle creatine). Definite increase in power /stamina .. muscle fullness.. delay of lactic acid "burn".
2) whey.. now if you are eating like a bodybuilder .. 6-8 meals a day.. is it necessary? maybe if you are on the gear and you need that extra swing in your Nitrogen balance.. I use it because I can't eat like I should to aid in the recovery of torn fibers. Actually now I use more plant (PEA isolate) , because.. soy sucks, and whey spikes insulin levels which can lead to fat retention.. in your 40's not a big fan. Pea protein delivers a different and rather complete profile of essential aminos.
3) Glutamine.. not worth the money. Its already in your protein and the foods you eat. The only real benefit I've found with Glut is that it absolutely kills my cravings for carbs in high doses ( not exactly what its promoted for) .. which can be a good thing if you are trying to lean out.
4) ZMA.. Definitely helps in post workout recovery. Hit legs hard and dose ZMA one day and not the next time. You WILL feel the difference the next day when you crawl out of bed. I would call that an aid in recovery.. Deep restful sleep.. but with demented Lucid , easy recalled psychedelic dreams... which is not a bad thing... unless you are having nightmares.. then it can be fucking intense.
5) Arginine or AKG. Definite YES ( much much better than MACA imo). better pumps, more endurance. You all want a nice tip ( pun intended) from Toothy? Keep a diet strong in arginine or AKG, added with REAL concentrated beet powder AND juice asparagus with your greens ( you all should be juicing greens regardless).. You will ALWAYS ready for the loving's .. morning wood returns with a vengeance (MAKE SURE YOU DONT SKIP LEG DAY!!!) remember i'm no spring chicken. but there is no denying that all three of those combined just make you feel good, in the gym and in bed.
6) Collagen. Definitively noticed stronger nails and healthier hair. Seems to keep my gut in check (stress).
7) Psyllium powder .. high protein diets can back you the fuck up.. you gotta keep shit moving. Bulking agents ( non digestible fiber) is not just for old bastids such as myself. An older wiser lifter turned me on to the Psyllium (NOT FUCKING METAMUCIL.. that shits loaded with fake sweeteners and colors) when I was 26 and I've been hooked ever since.. just one TBSP every other day with a large glass of water..
8) MSM/condroitin/glucosamine: have cycled joint meds on /off for 20 years ( I have borderline RA) and they definitely help in the lubrication of creaky/stiff/ noisy painful joints. I cycle it because there is evidence that they can raise bad cholesterol levels. My blood work is always immaculate though.
9) the other supps I take but cannot definitely tell f they do anything are multi, alpha lipoic acid (radical scavenger) .
10) D-aspartic acid .. Jury is out still. I've done it about 4 cycles. Noticed a small increase in overall size/density, but broke out (oily skin) and killed my cardio for some reason. Not sure about long term safety.
11) things that didn't do jack squat : test boosters.. tribulis , maca, long jack, all that shit.. your body will get accustomed to that stuff real quick and then its money down the crapper. Leg day is a better test booster than any test booster.

 

[I'm Shawn Spencer]

Centrum is the worst they already proven to be poor quality and low potency.

Are they?

It seemed to me like I felt slightly better when taking them. But it could've been a psychosomatic effect, idk.

 

[TidWell]

What I did was to test my NO levels. It took about a month of taking the supplement for me to reach optimal testing levels of NO.

I recently just switched beet powder brands. It has me thinking I should begin testing once again, once I start taking the new beet supplement. Apparently the natural content of the substances that can be converted to NO by the body can vary greatly in plants. If the company I bought from isn't testing their beet raw materials it might not be as helpful for me.

the best for me was fresh beat juice, id peel the dirty part of it cut it in half put,put one apple or one pear and a carrot juice it and drink that right before working out, it made me feel clear and fresh and energy but its too much of a hassle so I just bought that Megafood beets for 18 bucks

 

[TidWell]

lol I remember that, shit was dangerous.

 

[TidWell]

I'm an older Sherdawg, but I have been lifting and experimenting with supps since the early 2000's . Working in a health food store next to my Golds in Vegas while studying for my DAT, they allowed me 2 free supps a month on top of pay.. not bad!

I was a bit confused by OP statement " which supps gave you more strengths/stamina?
Dont post workout supplement, I'm asking for strictly health supplements." Workout supps are the ones that give you more strength and stamina., and can also be considered health supps (arginine is good for vasodilation regardless if you workout or not). so it's a bit confusing. REGARDLESS..

I'll just comment on a few of the already mentioned supps, and maybe a few others. I feel I have a pretty good mental/body connection, where I can tell if certain things actually do anything. I don't think I am easily fooled my placebo, maybe early on in my youth, but not now that I'm older.. when something hits me (good or bad) I know its not in my mind.
1) First.. creatine is 100% no placebo. I usually use the HCL kind instead of Mono.. I don't like the added water weight with Mono.. But the effects of creatine never seem to be as distinct as the first time I used it. (I cycle everything.. even though supposedly you don't have to cycle creatine). Definite increase in power /stamina .. muscle fullness.. delay of lactic acid "burn".
2) whey.. now if you are eating like a bodybuilder .. 6-8 meals a day.. is it necessary? maybe if you are on the gear and you need that extra swing in your Nitrogen balance.. I use it because I can't eat like I should to aid in the recovery of torn fibers. Actually now I use more plant (PEA isolate) , because.. soy sucks, and whey spikes insulin levels which can lead to fat retention.. in your 40's not a big fan. Pea protein delivers a different and rather complete profile of essential aminos.
3) Glutamine.. not worth the money. Its already in your protein and the foods you eat. The only real benefit I've found with Glut is that it absolutely kills my cravings for carbs in high doses ( not exactly what its promoted for) .. which can be a good thing if you are trying to lean out.
4) ZMA.. Definitely helps in post workout recovery. Hit legs hard and dose ZMA one day and not the next time. You WILL feel the difference the next day when you crawl out of bed. I would call that an aid in recovery.. Deep restful sleep.. but with demented Lucid , easy recalled psychedelic dreams... which is not a bad thing... unless you are having nightmares.. then it can be fucking intense.
5) Arginine or AKG. Definite YES ( much much better than MACA imo). better pumps, more endurance. You all want a nice tip ( pun intended) from Toothy? Keep a diet strong in arginine or AKG, added with REAL concentrated beet powder AND juice asparagus with your greens ( you all should be juicing greens regardless).. You will ALWAYS ready for the loving's .. morning wood returns with a vengeance (MAKE SURE YOU DONT SKIP LEG DAY!!!) remember i'm no spring chicken. but there is no denying that all three of those combined just make you feel good, in the gym and in bed.
6) Collagen. Definitively noticed stronger nails and healthier hair. Seems to keep my gut in check (stress).
7) Psyllium powder .. high protein diets can back you the fuck up.. you gotta keep shit moving. Bulking agents ( non digestible fiber) is not just for old bastids such as myself. An older wiser lifter turned me on to the Psyllium (NOT FUCKING METAMUCIL.. that shits loaded with fake sweeteners and colors) when I was 26 and I've been hooked ever since.. just one TBSP every other day with a large glass of water..
8) MSM/condroitin/glucosamine: have cycled joint meds on /off for 20 years ( I have borderline RA) and they definitely help in the lubrication of creaky/stiff/ noisy painful joints. I cycle it because there is evidence that they can raise bad cholesterol levels. My blood work is always immaculate though.
9) the other supps I take but cannot definitely tell f they do anything are multi, alpha lipoic acid (radical scavenger) .
10) D-aspartic acid .. Jury is out still. I've done it about 4 cycles. Noticed a small increase in overall size/density, but broke out (oily skin) and killed my cardio for some reason. Not sure about long term safety.
11) things that didn't do jack squat : test boosters.. tribulis , maca, long jack, all that shit.. your body will get accustomed to that stuff real quick and then its money down the crapper. Leg day is a better test booster than any test booster.

I been thinking about pea protein but what is a good brand that is doesn't taste like dirt and grit?

You should also try Egg protein powder its a good alternative.

I forgot about Collagen that stuff helps a lot my aunt started using that great lakes one and her skin and hair got better, it seems to really work

This the one she uses

 

[Toothy]

I been thinking about pea protein but what is a good brand that is doesn't taste like dirt and grit?

You should also try Egg protein powder its a good alternative.

I forgot about Collagen that stuff helps a lot my aunt started using that great lakes one and her skin and hair got better, it seems to really work

This the one she uses

the pea protein .. unflavored 7 lbs .. not bad price wise.. can't say it doesn't taste like grit and dirt though haha
Amazon product ASIN B00JL6ZKFE
collagen I get is Zammex
Amazon product ASIN B06Y5K54F9
Eggs are my primary protein source. Gotta have the runny yolks.. that cholesterol is the building block for testosterone. Eggs rule.. just gotta watch the carbs when getting high doses of cholesterols .. that's when you run into heart troubles/fat accumulation. .

 

[Son Ov Timett]

ZMA, helps me stay asleep and seems to be support my immune system well enough.

Pine Bark Extract - This was a recent game changer for me. Legit was pounding caffeine by the fistful before I started dosing with this powder. Have since weened myself off caffeine to a moderate amount suitable for a human, not a small elephant. Awesome stuff for cardio. Beet Root Extract has a similar effect.

The few times I tried DMAA, had some balls out work outs. Stuff is now banned by the FDA, go figure.

 

[Streeter]

Supplements... natrol fruit n veggie pills. Best supplements I ever took. Helped my skin, hardly ever get sick, keeps energy up a lot bette . Only like 30 bucks on Amazon for a 2 month supply.

 

[Ballswing]

Weed

 

[TidWell]

@dissectingaorticaneurysm and @1rawdog put me onto Omega 3 fish oils a while back.

So I decided to try Fish oil they told me just do your research and get quality brands, so I bought Nordic Naturals fish oil.

My headaches are gone, and I feel more clear and it helped with my Anxiety I was getting some crazy panic attacks. Only thing I dont like is it made my skin oily especially on my face and im Acne prone.

But overall its pretty good but I think its the quality that counts, if you take those cheap ass fish oil that are rancid or low grade like I used before that I got at Walmart they did nothing for me other than give me fish burps thats why I stopped taking them years ago.

Nordic Naturals is the real deal but they never have sales and are too expensive I was given a one time use coupon code this week for 45 percent off for Vitamin Shoppe so I was going to order a few bottles online and pick it up in store but you cant use the coupon on Nordic naturals or pharmaceutical grade supplement lines

 

[TeTe]

Whey is hands down the only worthy staple of any bodybuilder or athlete, you dont need creatine or aminos, just Whey.

You don't need creatine, but it's benefits are proven to work.

 

[Renard]

Y'all better be taking vitamin D during the pandemic