dlamb 1,316 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 44 minutes ago, v.2 said: What are you taking 5 HTP for? I know that shit is great after a night of doing molly It was suggested to me a while ago to help with some anxiety, I don't take it daily though so can't say I'm a proponent. I'll have to give it a try with some molly though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustav 6,205 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 D3 mostly because I feel like it at this point. I had a doctor tell me a while ago I was a bit low but I also drink an absolute shit ton of milk--so I like to think the daily intake is certainly satisfied. Also a scoop of protein powder after every workout, though I have no idea if it's doing anything. Are there specific reasons why I'd take any of this other stuff/any benefits it brings? I feel like a lot of it comes with a nice load of pseudoscience but I'd appreciate being able to sort out the good stuff from that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM 8,525 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 On 3/20/2024 at 4:45 AM, Banackock said: Still having issues sleeping.. almost seems like it’s getting worse… wake up at midnight, 130, 315, 430 etc.. toss, turn, lay there etc.. have tried chamomile, sleeping pills for 2 weeks, melatonin and am now trying valerian root… going to get some blood work done this week!! Didn’t work out at all last week.. so busy at work and then so tired at home from the driving, work and lack of sleep. Have you tried magnesium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM 8,525 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 8 hours ago, v.2 said: Any Magnesium takers in the thread? I used to take it help with sleep. Need something stronger now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berocka 2,245 Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 I just take a Berocca every day hahaha Thunder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 7,830 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 2 hours ago, BOOM said: Have you tried magnesium? Heard it, haven’t. If the combo of Valerian + Melatonin don’t work, that’s next. BOOM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM 8,525 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, Berocka said: I just take a Berocca every day hahaha Berocka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UghSike 221 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Being healthy and the pursuit of death by natural causes seems like a lot of work. I used to stay stocked with G-Fuel pre workout, but that was only for my work thermos when there wasn't a coffee pot available. I built a tolerance though, so I'm considering meth. Can anyone advocate for the health and energy benefits tied to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Janser 2,035 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 On 3/21/2024 at 3:10 AM, Berocka said: I just take a Berocca every day hahaha isn't that your partner's job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Janser 2,035 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I am trying to eat better (no in-betweens like a hobbit anymore and reducing on the sodas). Plus will start using that rowing machine we bought and gathered dust so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator frescoelmo 1,230 Posted March 22 Moderator Share Posted March 22 On 3/20/2024 at 11:15 AM, v.2 said: Actually, drop your supplement stacks. My current is: Vitamin D Elderberry Magnesium Creatine Sometimes Ghost pre-workout, and sometimes Ghost EAA's intra-workout. I dabble in ghost alot, they have the best flavors on the market IMO. daily vitamin creatine (will stop after this rotation) pre-workout whey protein post-workout BCAA (just bought for post-workout as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder 897 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Do ring dings have protein? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UghSike 221 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 36 minutes ago, Thunder said: Do ring dings have protein? Yes. 1 gram per serving. I recommend eating at least 3 boxes a day. Thunder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder 897 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 7 minutes ago, UghSike said: Yes. 1 gram per serving. I recommend eating at least 3 boxes a day. Ha ha…. That is one recommendation I will not follow. @Berocka help!!! Getting bad advice!! UghSike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berocka 2,245 Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 3 hours ago, Thunder said: Ha ha…. That is one recommendation I will not follow. @Berocka help!!! Getting bad advice!! You already know it's bad advice my job here is done Thunder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder 897 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 26 minutes ago, Berocka said: You already know it's bad advice my job here is done How’s your progress going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berocka 2,245 Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 57 minutes ago, Thunder said: How’s your progress going? This weekend will be a write off as at my sister's wedding but going good Thunder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The goat of hockey 103 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 hi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nykonax 1,558 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 On 3/20/2024 at 7:16 PM, Gustav said: Also a scoop of protein powder after every workout, though I have no idea if it's doing anything. I mean it's probably not bad, will just help you reach protein goals for the day, and if you're taking too much protein you'll just shit it out. On 3/20/2024 at 7:16 PM, Gustav said: Are there specific reasons why I'd take any of this other stuff/any benefits it brings? I feel like a lot of it comes with a nice load of pseudoscience but I'd appreciate being able to sort out the good stuff from that too. I think a lot of it is pretty fake or you don't need it at all. Only supplements I've heard good things about is like creatine/magnesium. I'm not an expert, but think basically creatine just helps ATP production so helps you get like a few extra reps when you're working out, which leads to more muscle development. Also makes your muscles store more water so you look a little bigger. Also think there's some studies saying it helps your brain. However it coulddddd lead to hairloss (some study found it increased like blood DHT levels or something, and DHT levels at like hair follicle sites is linked to hair loss, however the DHT levels in the study were still way within normal ranges. So it's probably like if you're at risk of hair loss it might speed it up a little, but there's not really any conclusive studies saying it does cause hairloss). Magnesium I don't know much about, just know anecdotally a bunch of people says it helps with sleep. Only things I take are just protein powder and creatine. From what you said about your goals, probably no need to take creatine unless you're super serious about the gym and like tracking calories, weight, volume, and getting good sleep. Otherwise your not really getting full value from it and you'll get more value from just starting to focus those other things. Personally I just use protein powder and creatine. Banackock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rory 1,796 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 30 minutes ago, Nykonax said: Magnesium I don't know much about, just know anecdotally a bunch of people says it helps with sleep. Been working for me since I've started taking it. Given me pretty vivid dreams but I've noticed I'm less tired in the mornings and need less caffeine through the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 7,830 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 I do - daily vitamin x2 - Whey-Protein but may swap to vegan just for my stomach. - Creatine - BCAA - Occasionally pre-workout - Omega 3’s - every couple days some ashwagandha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 7,830 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 14 minutes ago, rory said: Been working for me since I've started taking it. Given me pretty vivid dreams but I've noticed I'm less tired in the mornings and need less caffeine through the day Yeah! I do ashwagandha and melatonin/magnesium rn for sleep and same! I stay away from caffeine though for anxiety reasons haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The goat of hockey 103 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 just hit the gym, I benched 210 for 13 reps and 3 sets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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