MBS
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Post by MBS on Jun 19, 2019 22:25:23 GMT
Do you take any supplements / minerals/ vitamins?
And if so, what?
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pierinifitness
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Post by pierinifitness on Jun 19, 2019 23:53:44 GMT
MBS, I don’t currently take any vitamin supplements but recently started using some protein powder and it’s got some low-level vitamins and minerals added. Historically, I’ve not been a mega-user of supplements although I’ve tried a few items over the years.
Such as l-arginine, glucosamine, mega-doses of Vitamin C,
and some others that I’d have to think hard about to recall.
For the most part, I’ve realized I’ve been a non-responder in that after a reasonable time period usage, I failed to recognize any discernible benefits.
Quality sleep seems to be beneficial.
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Post by gruntbrain on Jun 19, 2019 23:57:10 GMT
Electrolytes for aging sweat hogs?
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Post by machinehead on Jun 20, 2019 0:00:19 GMT
AM: Vitamin D and B12, CoQ10, Cranberry, fish oil
PM: Magnesium, turmeric/curcumin, fish oil
I know the D and B12 are working as my latest blood test showed good ranges on both (I have an office job away from sunlight). I'm not sure about the other stuff -- I take them because I've heard good things.
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Post by pierinifitness on Jun 20, 2019 0:46:26 GMT
Electrolytes for aging sweat hogs? Thanks for reminding me Gruntbrain. I’ve recently started with electrolytes supplementation now that I’m running and it’s hot. Buy it at Costco. |
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MBS
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Post by MBS on Jun 20, 2019 0:59:01 GMT
I’m beginning to think that quality sleep and time restricted eating do a lot more for us than any supplements.
And they’re free.
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Post by gruntbrain on Jun 20, 2019 2:44:59 GMT
Caffeine is the only supplement that motivates me to get off of my wrinkled gray apathy.
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Post by Alan OldStudent on Jun 20, 2019 3:45:03 GMT
Caffeine is the only supplement that motivates me to get off of my wrinkled gray apathy. Hi,
My name is Alan, and I'm helpless in the face of caffeine. My life has no meaning without it.
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Post by mr potatohead on Jun 20, 2019 6:36:10 GMT
Indeed!
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Post by gruntbrain on Jun 20, 2019 12:04:40 GMT
Even a meaningless life can contain meaningful amounts of caffeine
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Post by fastfor40 on Jun 20, 2019 12:17:54 GMT
Any creatine users?
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MBS
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Post by MBS on Jun 20, 2019 15:58:20 GMT
Yes. Two months ago, for the first time, I started using it consistently. That is one supplement that I have noticed working. I take five grams a day. |
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Post by pierinifitness on Jun 21, 2019 2:54:11 GMT
Yes. Two months ago, for the first time, I started using it consistently. That is one supplement that I have noticed working. I take five grams a day. MBS, what measurable benefits did you realize and how were they measured? |
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Post by MBS on Jun 21, 2019 4:04:51 GMT
^^^^^pierini, I didn’t take a measurement prior, but my arms, chest, shoulders and back look fuller, and I received compliments from people who said I’ve put on muscle^^^^
It may just be that creatine allows the muscle to hold on to water, and look bigger.
This is after two months of daily usage.
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Post by pierinifitness on Jun 21, 2019 13:09:01 GMT
^^^^^pierini, I didn’t take a measurement prior, but my arms, chest, shoulders and back look fuller, and I received compliments from people who said I’ve put on muscle^^^^ It may just be that creatine allows the muscle to hold on to water, and look bigger. This is after two months of daily usage. Did it make “Lil MBS@ looks “bigger”? How about strength and endurance? |
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