Supplements what do you use

[Meatball]

Im curious,

what supplements do you people use?

Ill start

Reflex whey protein 3-4 shakes a day
Reflex multi vitamins
Reflex Creatine
Maxi muscle thermobol

[Animal]

myprotein.co.uk impact whey (chocolate)
Boots multivitamin, glucosame/chondroitin and cod liver oil
Animal Pak Animal Cuts (have decided I can't bear carrying round this much bodyfat!)
Fuller's London Pride

Best,

Animal

[Roofas]

Reflex Instant Whey 1-2 times per day
Gaspari SizeOn - friggin' awesome (for me anyway).

[Henry Hawthorne]

Myprotein weight gainer elite once or twice day, soon to try Cyclone with my 40% discount.

[oldbanger]

10,000 IU D3 (minimum)
1g+ EPA (omega 3 oil)
Vitamin A (usually via fish liver oil)
1500mg Calcium
1500mg Magnesium

(I'm guessing you meant protein supplements though lol)

Edited by oldbanger on Friday 8th January 20:54

[Meatball]

[quote=oldbanger]10,000 IU D3 (minimum)
1g+ EPA (omega 3 oil)
Vitamin A (usually via fish liver oil)
1500mg Calcium
1500mg Magnesium

(I'm guessing you meant protein supplements though lol)

Edited by oldbanger on Friday 8th January 20:54

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No mate everything even the naughty stuff. whats the first item? I understand the dosage

[oldbanger]

Meatball said:

oldbanger said:

10,000 IU D3 (minimum)
1g+ EPA (omega 3 oil)
Vitamin A (usually via fish liver oil)
1500mg Calcium
1500mg Magnesium

(I'm guessing you meant protein supplements though lol)

Edited by oldbanger on Friday 8th January 20:54

No mate everything even the naughty stuff. whats the first item? I understand the dosage

Vitamin D3 is the version of vit D found in real life (e.g. in humans, in fish oil, in eggs etc). Vitamin D2 is a man-made analogue sometimes found in supplements instead. D2 is not only less potent, but some sources say it's toxic at doses above above 2,000 IU.

[996 sps]

Tuna, Rice, Chicken and other good quality food.

[Colonial]

1 x Horleys Crossfire shake directly after workout.

Everything else is good old fashioned protein from lean meats.

[ewenm]

996 sps said:

Tuna, Rice, Chicken and other good quality food.

me too. Depends what your targets are - as a long distance runner I don't need bulk but do need lots of energy. The only supplement I take occasionally is a Berocca if I'm feeling under the weather.

[hss111]

people have listed all these supplements etc but how many of these actually work? i use to take zma when i was pushing weights. it did work for me. use to get a great nights sleep.

[MacGee]

KFC and Burgerking.....

[RJB_666]

I haven't taken anything for a while. I don't seem to get extra benefits over decent food. A few months ago i tried some myprotein whey with maltrodextrin and CEE. I tend to get bloated on protein and i'm trying to rip up a bit at the moment. So i've ordered some multi vitamins to get me through the winter and also some HMB, curious with what this will help me with really.

[hewlett]

Lots and lots of stuff, PM me if you're really interested. Been a 'student of nutrition' for about 20 years

'Use' makes it sound though that you're a bodybuilder (which I'm not).

[bales]

996 sps said:

Tuna, Rice, Chicken and other good quality food.

Same for me!

I do have a tub of Phd Synergy stuff which is a sort of protein/creatine all in one drink. Though to be honest I usually forget to have it so I have had the tub for about 4 months now.

The only supplement I use is an energy/carbs drink which I do feel makes a difference and use that for every session during and afterwards.

[samdale]

myprotein MRP
Caffiene pro 200mg for the 6.30am unfuelled cardio sessions

Henry Hawthorne said:

Myprotein weight gainer elite once or twice day, soon to try Cyclone with my 40% discount.

40% you say? do tell????

[Penny-lope]

Nothing...balanced diet should be enough.

Did take Iron whilst I was pregnant....nasty stuff, turns your poo black!

[beano500]

Caffeine. (keeps me sane.)

[LordGrover]

996 sps said:

Tuna, Rice, Chicken and other good quality food.

So long as you can make the time to prepare real, high quality food it's the preferred route.
I try to keep to chicken, eggs, salmon, trout, mackerel and cottage cheese and the occasional beef or lamb steak for variety. Eaten with sweet potatoes, brown rice or jacket potato with a mixture of vegetables. I usually get my fruits in the form of a (home made) smoothie most mornings made with fruit and yoghurt.
I've got used to eating many meals cold as I cook maybe four or six chicken breasts at a time and a pan of rice. I put about half a chicken breast, 100-125 grammes of brown rice and some raw carrot or spinach in each tupperware and take three of four of those into work.
Brekkers before I leave, then one meal at 10.30, another at 13.30 and the last one about 16.30 so I'm topped up before the gym.
I did this about four years ago and got into good shape - I've slacked a lot over recent years but got back into the habit just before christmas and hoping to keep it up.

Clearly, the odd PH Bristol Curry doesn't count - I just have to do an extra 10kms on the treadmill the days before and after.

[Meatball]

Hmm lots of eat proper food comments - Dont we all try to do this as well?
Have you tried eating 200 - 250 grams of protein a day or 4000 clean calories - its difficult.
I live on tuna, chicken and steak, eggs, rice, pasta not forgeting the odd Mcdonalds, kfc etc

Im surprised more of you dont use creatine as its a good supplement for all sports.