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post #1 of 22
9/27/07 at 6:22pm
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has anyone hear ever taken a health supplement and noticed a big difference in their health and appearance?

what was the supplement?
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post #2 of 22
9/27/07 at 7:20pm
creatine monohydrate
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post #3 of 22
9/27/07 at 7:28pm
Water
Fiber supplement
Essential Fatty Acids
Healthly, diverse diet
Exercise and moderate weight training

After these basics:
Creatine occassionally for increased endurance / strength
(no long term data on safety however)
A modest amount of caffiene
An occassional low safe dose of ephedrine
Aspirin
Rolaids for sour stomach from leg training for performance
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post #4 of 22
9/27/07 at 7:46pm
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Originally Posted by odoreater View Post
creatine monohydrate

Same here.

I decided to try the stuff myself as I had seen some studies that indicated it can help in cases where the myoskeletal problem is screwed up. I have been taking chewable c/m for the last two months, the amount of shoulder joint pain I have been experiencing has certainly decreased.

I don't lift - just kendo, but it is very stressful on the shoulders, plus many of my joints seem bad.
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post #5 of 22
9/28/07 at 10:34am
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Originally Posted by skalogre View Post
I don't lift - just kendo, but it is very stressful on the shoulders, plus many of my joints seem bad.

I'm no expert, but if your joints are bad, shouldn't you be allowing your body to tell you when to stop (pain) instead of masking it with a supplement that allows you to keep going past that threshold?
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post #6 of 22
9/28/07 at 11:27am
I would research creatine before taking it. If you really want a great supplement, be sure to balance your essential fatty acids because... well... they really are essential. Take Carlson's Fish Oil to get EPA and DHA. Many omega-3 supplements have ALA, but you need the EPA and DHA too, which not many sources have. Also, get some GLA from blackcurrant oil or any other source you can find, it is an omega-6. Your intake of omega-3 to omega-6 should be anywhere from 1:1 to 1:3. There are many supplements I take, but if I had to choose one, it would be a high quality, potent fish oil like Carlson's, which is the gold standard. If your joints are bad, I have found hyaluronic acid to do wonders for my joints and eye sight.
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post #7 of 22
9/28/07 at 11:49am
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Originally Posted by briancl View Post
I'm no expert, but if your joints are bad, shouldn't you be allowing your body to tell you when to stop (pain) instead of masking it with a supplement that allows you to keep going past that threshold?

Creatine isn't a pain killer, it's not masking anything AFAIK.
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post #8 of 22
9/28/07 at 11:56am
The "flaxseed oil" I take seems to work wonders.
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post #9 of 22
9/28/07 at 12:04pm
I love flaxseed oil in my protein shakes, gives it a nice nutty taste.
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post #10 of 22
9/28/07 at 12:18pm
Flaxseed has omega-3's also, but they are ALA, which is found in more things. You can take it also, but you also want to get DHA and EPA.
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post #11 of 22
9/28/07 at 12:29pm
Heh, I take fish oil as well, but it just isn't as effective as my BALCO-brand "flaxseed oil" Seriously though, my joints have felt better since I started taking fish/flaxseed oil. My current supplements: Superpump250/Cellmass (pre/post workout, respectively) Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Venom Hyperdrive Fish/flaxseed oil Centrum Performance
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post #12 of 22
9/28/07 at 12:39pm
My current supplements:

Fish oil
Flaxseed oil
Multivitamin
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey

I'm off the creatine because I'm currently cutting.
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post #13 of 22
9/28/07 at 12:47pm
I take a fish oil pill and a multi vitamin everyday. Sometimes take two fish oils- one in the morning one in the evening. I also put ground flaxseed on yogurt, cottage cheese, and in oatmeal. It has a great flavor and keeps you regular.
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post #14 of 22
9/28/07 at 1:04pm
I don't mind creatine even while cutting. It's going to increase your water retention a bit, but it helps maintain lean mass as well. Obviously if you want to lose water before hitting the beach or something, then maybe leave it out, but in the fall it shouldn't make much of a difference unless you're planning a t-giving trip to Cancun or something.
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post #15 of 22
9/28/07 at 1:17pm
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Originally Posted by drizzt3117 View Post
I don't mind creatine even while cutting. It's going to increase your water retention a bit, but it helps maintain lean mass as well. Obviously if you want to lose water before hitting the beach or something, then maybe leave it out, but in the fall it shouldn't make much of a difference unless you're planning a t-giving trip to Cancun or something.

Going on my honeymoon to Hawaii in about a month.
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