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Hi guys! Thought this would be interesting information for everyone. If you have time, list out all of the CURRENT supplements that you are taking and why.
Performance SuppsWhey isolate - increased PWO protein synthesisCreatine - increased strengthBeta Alanine - increased muscular enduranceMusclepharm Assualt/Craze - Increased focus during workoutsleucine - increased anabolic response from mealsGlycofuse - increased stamina during workoutsPeptoPro - decreased DOMS/sorenessMCT oil - rapidly digested fat, increased ketone productionCoffee - Increases morning cortisol, fat mobilization, hunger suppressantFish Oil - increases tGLUT response in cellsHealth SupplementsGABA - increases sleep qualitymethylated folate - I have a folate deficiency (it is a genetic thing)Magnesium Glycinate- most people are deficient, better bowel movements and breathing, better sleepZinc Methionine - most people are deficient, better sleep and test levelsVitamin C - My vegetable intake is low at the moment, so I supplement with vitamin cVitamin D - Since it's winter time, my sun exposure is lowI am actually embarrassed at the amount of supplements I take, but I think I have decent reasons for taking them.
PerformanceWhey Isolate - Protein synthesis, glucose clearance, antioxidantCreatine - Increased strengthALCAR - Increased focus, possible increased fat utilizationLeucine - Spark mTOR and MPSPlazma (Pepto pro and Cyclic dextrins) - Increased recovery, increased staminaCyclic dextrins - Steady glucose steam pre-workoutMCT - Increased ketone productionCaffeine - Increased focus, decreased DOMS, Fat mobilization Fish oil - Cellular efficiency Nicotine - Nootropic, fat mobilizationHealthCurcumin - Decreased inflammationMagnesium Glycinate- most people are deficient, better sleepZinc Methionine - most people are deficientBiotest Z12 - Better sleep, vivid dreamsVitamin D - I always have low sun exposure Vitamin C - Very high training load, increased during winterSelenium - Mineral balance, Test levels, dislike brazil nuts B-complex w/ methylcobalamin - macro-nutrient metabolism, energy, after heavy drinkingDigestive enzyme - When I eat food the disagrees with meKava Kava - Herbal muscle relaxant for sleep and stressful timesIodoral - possible Iodine deficiency, metabolism
Whey Isolate – Protein SynthesisCreatine - StrengthBCAA's - muscle tissue growth/recoveryMCT (in coconut oil form) - Ketone productionCaffeine - Workout forcus, ThermogenicFish Oil - Joint health, cell efficiencyGlutamine (PWO Only) - Muscle RecoveryHighly Branched Cyclic Dextrins (HBCDs) (PWO Only) - Muscle RecoveryAnimal Pak Multivitamin (PWO Only) - Multitude of reasons but, I'll call it muscle recovery and overall body health.Vitamin C - Don't intake enough fruits and veggies.Zinc Aspartate - Test levelsCopper Glycinate - Synergistic with Zinc to help test levelsMagnesium Aspartate - Sleep
well looking at these lists i don't feel so bad with my supplement pile:)For performance I useBCAA(random brands)egg protein( generally Jay Robbs)whey hydroLeucineCreatine(random brands)taurinecaffeineGeneral HealthMagnesium(random brands)Zinc orotatevitamin CHydrolyzed Collagenmulti-vitamini randomly will try various supps if I read some good research on something but generally they end up falling through on usefulness.
Performance:Whey IsolateLeucineCreatineCaffeine/CoffeeMCT OilFish OilHealth:MelatoninMagnesium CitrateVitamin C & DProbioticDigestive Enzymes/Greens Shake
Whey Hydro/Isolate Blend-Quickly Digested PWO ProteinWhey Hydro-Added protein to carb meals Dextrose-High GI carb PWOBCAA-Anti-Catabolic effects, MPSD-Aspartic Acid(In a test blend w/Trimethylglycine, L-Carnatine, Ammatine, etc)-Aid for gaining lean mass, anti catabolic effects, aid in power output, etcAnabolic Pump-Aid in conversion/storage of carbohydrates to glycogen in muscle cellsVersa-1-Aid for gaining lean massCreatine Monohydrate-Increase Power/Strength by aiding increased abiliy to produce ATPB12-Cellular Health, Carb Metabolism, Energy ProductionCoQ10-Antioxidant/Possible Aid in Energy ProductionMultiVitamin-HealthFish Oil-Health/Joint HealthMagnesium-Helps relieve my muscle cramps/Possible Increased Cognition/Possibly Aid in Insulin Regulation
Just want to say, this is a great thread! I love being able to look at what others are using.PerformanceWhey Isolate - Help my poor muscles recover and buildMCT - EnergyCaffeine - hunger control, energy Nicotine - fat mobilization, hunger control(Soon to be adding Leucine to spike insulin PWO)HealthMelatonin - better sleep (not taken often)Fish oil - Cell efficiency Zinc Vitamin D Vitamin C Multi-vitamin
Whey isolate – PWO recoveryCreatine - Strength/recoveryLeucine - PWO insulin spike, protein synthesisMCT oil - Ketone productionCoffee/Caffeine pills - Alertness, hunger suppression, pre-workout wake-up callVitamin D3 - I work indoors most of the day. It improves my sleep quality, and a bout a hundred other things.Magnesium Citrate (Natural Calm) - I don't get a lot of magnesium in my diet, so I take some extra.Fish Oil - N3/N6 Balance
Here's my tiny stack 8) whey isolatecaffeineelectrolite blendcla, but about to swap it out for fish oilsmultivitaminglucosamine, chondroitin and ginger - broke my elbow about 10 years ago and was bothered by recurring pain and the joint locking up ever since, but 6 months taking this stuff seems to have worked wonders!
Ill play this game since I already had this in my log recently.I wont divide into performance and health though since they should go hand in hand to some degree.Vitamin A. Crucial growth factor. Plays a big role in protein synthesis and thyroid functionVitamin B1. Cognitive function. Increases CO2 production/decreases Lactic acid production.Vitamin B6. Anti-aromatase. Energy: Glycogen management (storage and release) Protein utilization. Vitamin D. Growth. Proper Calcium utilization. Lowering parathyroid hormone.Vitamin E. Anti-aromatase/estrogen. Protective factor against PUFA oxidation. Antioxidant.Vitamin K. Decalcification/Proper use of Calcium. To help with coagulation hindered by aspirin.Sodium. Cell functioning. Osmotic balance. Lowering aldosterone/adrenaline.Potassium. Cell functioning. Non-insulin mediated carbohydrate clearence, blood sugar.Calcium. Lowering parathyroid. Decalcification. Cell functioning. Xtend. Straight up body building yo! Umm I mean Protein Synthesis. Gut health. Rhodiola. Not sold on this one. Supposedly helps balance cortisol. Havent noticed anything really.Magnesium. Nerve/muscle function, relaxation, sleep. Lowering parathyroid. Taurine. experimenting with this again. Using as relaxant post workout and pre bed. Supposedly works on GABA channels.Aspirin. Anti-aromatase. Supports oxidative metabolism. Protective against PUFA/Prostaglandins. Cell functioningNiacinamide. Supports oxidative metabolism. Protective against PUFA oxidation. Lowers FFA/helps to stop glucose being "wasted" by conversion into fatty acids. Some new ones since then, Zinc is usually a staple but must have run out. Betaine HCL. Digestive support. Helps with protein.Zinc. Anti-aromatase, growth, testosteroneSelenium. Thyroid support.
well im not taking much supps the now as i need to think what im going to getthe now im usingbps dcp 2.0, ds lean extreme, and burn 24
ibobland08 and Trevorxgage, that is some impressive list with your why's.THe supplement industry thanks you for keeping them in business.haha, my list is pretty much the same. Though I'm taking GABA ZMA blend.
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