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I have no resentments to the supplement industry, every penny has been worth it. Supplemental nutrients have helped me with both my physical and mental health for years and helped to reduce the oxidative stress from eating along with a relatively healthy diet (lots of oily fish, red meat and greens). Collagen peptides, MCT oil, avocado oil & grass fed butter in my bulletproof coffee morning then CoQ10, Berberine, Shilajit, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Cod Liver Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, HMB, L-Carnitine, Nicotinamide, Bromelain, Quercetin with the bulletproof. Then Maca and Ashwaganda along with Whey or Hemp protein and MSM with D-Ribose shake after lunch sometimes with turmeric and CBD oil if inflammation is bad from a previous training session. Occasionally take Saw Palmetto too and a ‘Super One’ multivitamin every other day or two. I’m 50 and my VO2 MAX is around 57-65. I do change up the daily supplements and frequently do weeks or days with no supplements at all. Also I don’t drink any alcohol whatsoever.
Hey there! Your insights on supplements really shed light on a confusing topic. It's refreshing to hear someone cut through the noise of marketing and give it to us straight. Thanks for the valuable info, it's definitely got me thinking twice before I reach for those pill bottles, hehe!
I take B12 and D3 (with K2) because of a history of deficiency in both. Correcting the B12 deficiency helped my brain dramatically. I take fish oil and magnesium because they help my mood (omega 3s) and eliminate benign but annoying PVC’s and twitches (magnesium). I take a multi with iron and plant protein powder to cover my bases since I don’t eat much meat. And I have a little jar of relax gummies next to my bed in case I can’t sleep at night. The main ingredients are passionflower and lemon balm. Sleep is a priority.
I think this statement was backwards (and exaggerated): It is not the case that 50g of whey protein is equivalent to 25g of soy protein. Soy protein has about 2/3 as much leucine as whey protein. So in this sense, 50g of whey protein is equivalent of 75g of soy protein. But I don't think outcome data really supports the notion that you need more soy (or pea) protein than animal protein.
During marathon training I supplemented with Vit D, omega 3, tumeric/ curcumin, zinc & copper. Also a B12 spray. I take whey protein if I'm not eating near a workout & BCAAs if I ate a meal.
I've always been fascinated with ashwagandha and collagen, as well as CoQ10, and might try the collagen. I do swear by turmeric for decreasing muscle pain.
I’m totally off unprescribed supplements after reading how the industry was recycling expired viagra in its pill base. At least that was originally a medical product. As the business is largely unregulated, all sorts of rubbish can be made into the bulk of a pill with a minuscule bit of declared beneficial mineral. I’ll stick with real food and take my chances.
Not sure I agree with supplement bashing. Alcohol does considerably more harm to a runner’s physical ability than any supplement ever could. Also an industry 1000 times greater at $1.6Trillion. Maybe talk about the elephant in the room as many gym bunnies & runners struggle with alcohol issues alongside the exercise and wonder what their ‘fitness problem’ could be.
We'd love to know what supplements you currently take? Drop a comment below to let us know...
While you're here, be sure you grab a spot in our upcoming training for runners over 50: coachparry.com/r6qr-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass
Multivitamin, D, Omega 3, E daily and BCAA, Glutamine, Whey after workouts. Eventually B12 shots.
I have no resentments to the supplement industry, every penny has been worth it. Supplemental nutrients have helped me with both my physical and mental health for years and helped to reduce the oxidative stress from eating along with a relatively healthy diet (lots of oily fish, red meat and greens). Collagen peptides, MCT oil, avocado oil & grass fed butter in my bulletproof coffee morning then CoQ10, Berberine, Shilajit, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Cod Liver Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, HMB, L-Carnitine, Nicotinamide, Bromelain, Quercetin with the bulletproof. Then Maca and Ashwaganda along with Whey or Hemp protein and MSM with D-Ribose shake after lunch sometimes with turmeric and CBD oil if inflammation is bad from a previous training session. Occasionally take Saw Palmetto too and a ‘Super One’ multivitamin every other day or two. I’m 50 and my VO2 MAX is around 57-65. I do change up the daily supplements and frequently do weeks or days with no supplements at all. Also I don’t drink any alcohol whatsoever.
I thought Creatine would be on your list. 🙂
What about Omega-3?
And vitamin K2 to make sure D intake doesn't lead to calcification of arteries?
Hey there! Your insights on supplements really shed light on a confusing topic. It's refreshing to hear someone cut through the noise of marketing and give it to us straight. Thanks for the valuable info, it's definitely got me thinking twice before I reach for those pill bottles, hehe!
You're most welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
I found this video to be very insightful. It's hard to find good, reliable information on the matter. Thank you folks!
I take B12 and D3 (with K2) because of a history of deficiency in both. Correcting the B12 deficiency helped my brain dramatically. I take fish oil and magnesium because they help my mood (omega 3s) and eliminate benign but annoying PVC’s and twitches (magnesium). I take a multi with iron and plant protein powder to cover my bases since I don’t eat much meat. And I have a little jar of relax gummies next to my bed in case I can’t sleep at night. The main ingredients are passionflower and lemon balm. Sleep is a priority.
I think this statement was backwards (and exaggerated): It is not the case that 50g of whey protein is equivalent to 25g of soy protein. Soy protein has about 2/3 as much leucine as whey protein. So in this sense, 50g of whey protein is equivalent of 75g of soy protein. But I don't think outcome data really supports the notion that you need more soy (or pea) protein than animal protein.
During marathon training I supplemented with Vit D, omega 3, tumeric/ curcumin, zinc & copper. Also a B12 spray. I take whey protein if I'm not eating near a workout & BCAAs if I ate a meal.
I've always been fascinated with ashwagandha and collagen, as well as CoQ10, and might try the collagen. I do swear by turmeric for decreasing muscle pain.
Off topic but what’s the name of the song used in the first 2mins of the video
what do you think of glucosamine & chondroitin msm for joints?
Will try out Collagen & Whey protein. Thanks
Can anybody recommend products of these 4 supplements I can have for purchase in South Africa? I’m 31.
Multivitamins and omega for years.
To add to the wisdom I'll leave this here: There is protein in beer
A multivitamin, Omega 3 and Creatine. That's it.
I’m totally off unprescribed supplements after reading how the industry was recycling expired viagra in its pill base. At least that was originally a medical product. As the business is largely unregulated, all sorts of rubbish can be made into the bulk of a pill with a minuscule bit of declared beneficial mineral.
I’ll stick with real food and take my chances.
Not sure I agree with supplement bashing. Alcohol does considerably more harm to a runner’s physical ability than any supplement ever could. Also an industry 1000 times greater at $1.6Trillion. Maybe talk about the elephant in the room as many gym bunnies & runners struggle with alcohol issues alongside the exercise and wonder what their ‘fitness problem’ could be.