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Multivitamins

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Spic-N-SpaN
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I know I'd be better result making an account with our nemesises (the body builder on) but figured it post here fist. So in before weed, meth, hookers and blow, ect


I'm lost, there's so many options, different brands, and price ranges. And need someone to help me pick one. I'm 19, I heard about the palio thing a few mounths ago and have been sticking with it with the occasional cheat. I have a job and can afford it but if there's a good option that's cheap that better for me then paying out the ass for the stuff world class athletes take.

I did a little research when I found out I have a vitimin D and potassium deficiency, and would like to get higher levels of magnesium, b-12, and zinc in there too. I was a chuby kid up to about 9th grade and now I've thinned out a little but still have flab I can't get rid of, I don't know if something to boost metabolism is right but something in that direction would be nice. I'm not really looking to bulk up but anything that promotes muscle growth would be good, though I'm going for more the long thin and ripped look then bulking up to 200lbs of muscle.


Basically anything that would be good for a skiing, like for joints and bones or anything, and if there is something that just gets you stoked to ride and try new tricks I want that shit too.
Jan 17 2013 8:26PM
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clive_bixby
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Budweiser
Jan 17 2013 8:28PM
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Spic-N-SpaN
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Jesus, I just re-read it and notices 5 errors in the first line. Evidently something for brain function too.
Jan 17 2013 8:33PM
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Spic-N-SpaN
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Dammit noticed!
Jan 17 2013 8:35PM
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miroz
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I take Standard Process multis:

https://www.standardprocess.com/Products/Standard-Process/Catalyn

I visited the facility in Wisconsin when I was out there with my family. It's all organic, which is pretty dope. I wouldn't waste your time with the really cheap stuff, a lot of what goes into those is synthetic chemicals; you can do better for your body than that.

For your joints, do some sort of fish oil. Standard Process has that as well (somewhere on the page):

https://www.standardprocess.com/Products/Standard-Process/General-Health-Daily-Fundamentals

It's also good for your heart! The OTC ones are okay but remember, a lot of these vitamins aren't necessarily FDA approved and there's a whole controversy about fish and mercury...not claiming that its a problem or that I know a lot about it, but I think its something to keep in mind.

As for potassium, just start eating bananas. They fill you up, taking the place of carbs and other food that isn't so great for ya and are full of potassium. Ironically, they're also an aphrodisiac...

Good luck homie! Your other option (besides NS) is to call up or go to a GNC or some store like it and talk to an employee. They'll likely know what's up.
Jan 17 2013 8:36PM
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Spic-N-SpaN
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Thanks dude, I don't eat a ton of carbs anyways but I do go through bananas really fast, cant complain though
Jan 17 2013 9:35PM
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andybob
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I take a Men's One-A-Day as a daily multivitamin and Glucosamine for my joints. Since I started running last year my knees have been a little tight. My cousin is a Physicians Assistant and she said it will take 3 months for the Glucosamine to take full effect but it's supposedly worth it.

Other than that I eat at least an apple, a banana, and a lot of protein everyday.
Jan 17 2013 10:15PM
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Spic-N-SpaN
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I'm looking at Opti-men and Orange Triad, both are suposed to be good but anyone on here use them?
Jan 18 2013 2:21AM
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Fonzy.
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Fiber too.
Jan 18 2013 2:34AM
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Bart.Man
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I've been taking the Damage Control multi vitamins from the primal blueprint website for the past 3-4 months now and I notice a huge difference in my energy from when I'm on them or not. I know its pricy, but if your serious, it's worth it.
Jan 18 2013 2:38AM
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Avifarer
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alpha brain. onnit.com
Jan 18 2013 2:51AM
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ILLinoisance
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Have you ever stolen your dads yogurt? There's lot of vitamins in that yogurt!
Jan 18 2013 2:56AM
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Puns
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Is palio where you only eat what humans would have eaten before the industrial revolution? I've heard it's like no grains and a fuck load of meat but I may be 100 wrong
Jan 18 2013 3:52AM
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Ronix
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This.

However, I cannot stress enough that supplements are NOT essential for gaining strength + muscle. As well, there is no supplement or product you can take which will make you noticeably bigger/stronger (except for steroids lol). The only supplements I recommend are multivitamins, fish oil, and whey protein powder (if you're lifting). The rest of your nutrients, vitamins + minerals should come from whole foods.

The only other time it's worth spending money on supplements is if you have a vitamin deficiency that you can't fix through dietary changes. You (OP) said you "have a vitimin D and potassium deficiency, and would like to get higher levels of magnesium, b-12, and zinc". Eating whole grain foods, nuts, seeds, meat and other foods high in magnesium, b-12, and zinc would provide you with sufficient amounts of these vitamins and minerals.

As well, I recommend you stop following the paleo diet. The diet is generally disproved of in the health + fitness community. The main reason being that grains + dairy are essential to a healthy diet (your vitamin deficiencies are likely caused because you haven't been eating these). The idea of a diet based around meat, vegetables, fruits, and nuts is good, but you need to add in some dairy and unrefined carbs.
Jan 18 2013 5:08AM
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Ronix
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In the second paragraph I forgot to say:
Eat/drink dairy products for vitamin D, and bananas for potassium. Calcium + vitamin D are what you need for strong bones. EFA's are good for your joints like the other guy said.
Jan 18 2013 5:31AM
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HWW
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You don't need fucking medication or pills to get the right vitamins. Enough has been mentioned already about what to east.

Change your lifestyle.
Jan 18 2013 5:33AM
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ch@se
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This guy knows what he is talking about. And I agree, call up a nutrition store if you want some more professional information. Definitely check out Amazon when you are looking to buy though. There is no need for name brand vitamins.

My fish oil of choice: http://amzn.to/Vbs6Jt
If you don't mind swallowing a slightly larger pill, these multivitamins were ranked one of the best values.
http://amzn.to/W4ysbh
Jan 18 2013 10:14AM
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Spic-N-SpaN
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Naw that's it, basically no grains or dairy. It's actually pretty easy, and you can gorge yourself on meat, fruit and veggies and still come in calorie wise under what you'd get from eating a slice of pizza or something.
Jan 18 2013 11:09PM
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Spic-N-SpaN
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I do a fair amount of cheating for stuff that's obviously good for you, but I can't see anything wrong with cutting out cheese, white bread and I think bananas apples and eggs sound alot better then cearal and milk anyways. Also not looking to bulk up and lift I'm just looking to run my body at a more optimal level.
Jan 18 2013 11:15PM
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Spic-N-SpaN
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It's cloudy 70% of the time. And I have a job and ski 4 days a week, what do you do?
Jan 18 2013 11:19PM
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Puns
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What's the logical behind it? Why is it supposed to be good? I am just curious, I know I can look it up but hearing your perspective seems more relevant.
Jan 22 2013 2:32AM
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TechnoPotamus
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it ends up working out well with keeping your blood sugar low.

if you're familiar with the glycemic index (an index of foods and how quickly they cause blood sugar to rise after eating that particular food), you know that high glycemic foods basically overwhelm your blood sugar which, lead to storing excess body fat. Let's not get into the whole biological explanation here.

Anyway, paleo encourages healthy eating that also coincides well with the glycemic index, that is, encouraging users to stay away from high glycemic foods in favor of low glycemic foods.

candy = high glycemic
white break = high glycemic
apples = low glycemic
tomatoes = low glycemic

etc etc etc


I take Men's One-A-Day as a multivitamin, and then i do 1200mg. of fish oil 3 times a day for my joints. hope this helps
Jan 22 2013 9:15AM
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