What supplements do you take?

cygrads

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I started taking vitamins when covid started (no cave necessary). I saw that many folks are deficient in D3 especially in the winter months and it may help along with zinc. So I take a multi, D3 and zinc. I need something to support what little testosterone I have - any suggestions?
 
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Yep it's in the prenatal. That and iron are researched as necessary during pregnancy postpartum time frame.
I feel like she was even taking a folic supplement with the prenatal. I think the prenatal was maybe even a two pill combo.
 
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I feel like she was even taking a folic supplement with the prenatal. I think the prenatal was maybe even a two pill combo.

Yep, mine is as well. A 2 pill series prenatal with fish oil, choline, folic acid.
 

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I take a lot of medications unfortunately and some necessitate additional vitamins.

Multi-vitamins
Most of the Bs
Inositol
D3
CBD
Turmeric
Quercetin
Do you take b complex?
 

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Been having vertigo issues, and while I wait for a diagnosis I’m guessing it’s vestibular migraine.

Fish oil
B complex
A couple of magnesium
D3 year round cuz Oregon
CoQ10

Hoping they help with this vertigo bs.
 

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Is there a website that's reliable that can tell a guy what supp's he needs? I thought about starting a thread related to this a while back. I am really glad someone started this.
I listen to Huberman Lab a lot but if you aren't a podcast person I'd recommend just talking to your doc.
 

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Just whey isolate on days that I lift. Other than that I try to get lots of veggies.

I've been eating a lot of tuna lately for lean protein and omega-3/6 fats (an 8 pack of those starkist packets per week). Plus they're easy for lunch. Two packets, some (real) mayo and a little seasoning and you have tuna salad that's high in protein and good fats. Add a cup or so of broccoli with a little ranch dressing and a Coke Zero. Sometimes I take a little less broccoli and add sweet peppers or cauliflower. On days I don't have tuna I usually have summer sausage or whatever protein is leftover from dinner.
 
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I'm trying to get testosterone but I can't seem to test 2 times in a row low. First test was like 200(low) then the next week it's always like 400(normal). I have to test low twice or insurance won't cover it.
 
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Vit D and multi vitamin on/off.

For years I discounted the advice to drink 64oz of water a day. I started that first of year and have seen benefits- reduces muscle aches. But biggest benefit is I snack less between meals. Without changing diet much or exercise have lost 10 pounds in 9 months.

Since I don't exercise, have settled in at 48oz of H2O so that I am not relieving myself too much.
 

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Bought some vitamin D and going to go to the store and get a bunch of tuna to have for my lunches. Good info in this thread.
 
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Vit D and multi vitamin on/off.

For years I discounted the advice to drink 64oz of water a day. I started that first of year and have seen benefits- reduces muscle aches. But biggest benefit is I snack less between meals. Without changing diet much or exercise have lost 10 pounds in 9 months.


Since I don't exercise, have settled in at 48oz of H2O so that I am not relieving myself too much.
Awesome job. Most people don't realize how important hydration is and how much better you feel when you are properly hydrated. I started drinking at least 60oz. about a year ago and feel way better. At first I had to piss like every 20 minutes but now I'm used to it.
 

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You learn a lot about hydration when you run. When I trained for a marathon I literally pee'd clear.
 

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Awesome job. Most people don't realize how important hydration is and how much better you feel when you are properly hydrated. I started drinking at least 60oz. about a year ago and feel way better. At first I had to piss like every 20 minutes but now I'm used to it.
Recent studies have shown that the diuretic effects of coffee, tea and soda have been overstated. After a short period of adjustment, your body is able to make use of the water in those beverages and it all helps hydration.

 
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I take B12 to keep the metabolism going (or maybe it's just mental).

I replaced cream with ginger and cinnamon on my coffee a couple of years ago and those have some potentially good benefits.

Echo on how much drinking water regularly can help at least feel better along with the benefits.
 

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Flintstone vitamins lol

On a serious note - The only vitamin type thing I take is the Citrus flavored Airborne gummies when I feel a cold coming on. I eat the **** out of them, like an entire bottle in a couple days, I eat them like candy.
 
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