What supplements do you take?

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also, multivitamins
 
Friend of Dorothy Parker said:
I took from your comment that you were suggesting that people (in the US) are willy-nilly getting rx for unneeded or frivolous reasons.
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I'm fairly sure they are. I haven't seen a single prescription in 15 yrs for Amphetamine which is the local name (same as the substance yes). Seen some for methylphenidate, but rare. If you're fat you'll diet, nobody will give you stims here. Or we won't allow you to have needed surgeries :smug:
Sadly since cancer is rather common there are quite a few prescriptions (in comparison) for shit like fentanyl patches, hydromorphone and lately oxys, cause we stupidly import everything from the US.
 
AgendaPoster said:
I'm fairly sure they are. I haven't seen a single prescription in 15 yrs for Amphetamine which is the local name (same as the substance yes). Seen some for methylphenidate, but rare. If you're fat you'll diet, nobody will give you stims here. Or we won't allow you to have needed surgeries :smug:
Sadly since cancer is rather common there are quite a few prescriptions (in comparison) for shit like fentanyl patches, hydromorphone and lately oxys, cause we stupidly import everything from the US.
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D-amphetamine (dextroamphetamine, I guess) salt combo to be specific. It's most commonly prescribed for adhd and for narcolepsy. Methylphenidates (Ritalin or Concerta) are also prescribed for similar, though prescription tends to vary by age and other factors. Positive (medical) response seems about evenly divided.

And as I said, not for weight loss or management. In my personal experience. If your point is larger, can't speak to it. I'm sure it's used/abused by many, but you responded to my comment about my supplements, so that's (mostly) what I've been answering.

And afaik, weight loss surgery here is reserved for folks with very high bmi: one source I found in my 5 second Google search is
  • Have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, or have a BMI between 30 and 35 and an obesity-related condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea.
I think they also have to try to/show they can lose weight before surgery. Idk/idc. I'd expect anyone with those numbers is beyond what adderall/similar alone could meaningfully/lastingly impact, but I could be wrong. As I said, I don't get much of an appetite depressant experience from it.

As for opiates/opioid, the US is - and has been for many years now - reaping the poor wages of over- and mis-prescription of opiates. Never taken one, though from what I understand they are bad news, and they have been devastating in certain communities and among addiction prone folks. Not sure what that has to do with anything, but: Fent seems like the devil's invention (RIP Prince and others (:_(). China and Mexico are the primary illegal suppliers to the US. The book, Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic, by Sam Quinones, in 2015, gave a somewhat interesting outline of the opiate issue (I thought parts were somewhat repetitive [the pizza delivery thing was presented multiple times], but overall pretty good) and the illegal Mexican pipeline. He also wrote a subsequent book, The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth. Mentioned in this: https://nihrecord.nih.gov/2022/02/04/quinones-sequel-examines-changing-addiction-crisis.
 
I just take prenatals, got into the habit a bit before I got married and they're free with our insurance whereas I had to pay for general multivitamins. Iron's always been a big issue for me so at times I also take a separate iron supplement.
I used to take turmeric, but I stopped in case it might compromise breastfeeding, some babies are sensitive to strong tastes and some supplements, especially herbal ones, that are safe when taken as indicated can have a negative impact on milk supply. I plan on starting it up again whenever possible because I did notice a positive impact on my joint pain from sports injuries, and idc if it's psychosomatic if it helps.
Occasional melatonin but I try not to overdo it, usually for a short period of time until my sleep patterns are better.
 
Vitamin D with K2, Vitamin C, D Complex, Probiotic with Ashwaganda, and an Omega 3. Also, take Creatine and preworkout when lifting.
 
inotisol for PCOS, and multivitamin of magnesium, D3 and B complex. temporarily taking extra vitamin B cuz dentist recommended for nerve irritation.
tbh it's better to take only 1 or 2 supplements but properly than to overload on a bunch of pills and get very expensive pee. if your blood panels are coming out good and you feel fine, you have no need for bajillion supplements.
and obvi a decently varied diet and regular exercise (even just regular walking if nothing else).
 
multivitamins. probably not necessary (granted my diet is kinda shit) but I buy the bulk pack of them (so it doesn't cost too much) and who knows might be useful in some way.
 
Men's daily multivitamin (macro), ashwaghanda (600-1200mg daily two weeks on, two weeks off), protein powder, and creatine. It makes gains so much easier and faster. It's also great for breaking a plateau, especially when your diet is kinda shitty, like mine.

Gotta be strong and fast to escape the FEMA camps.
 
I like to take a 2000 IU vitamin D supplement every morning, especially since I work an office job.

Before working out I'll take about 5g of creatine.

During my dinner I'll add a scoop (30g) of protein powder to a cup of milk. I don't like to rely on it for protein but it's a nice boost and it's chocolate flavor so I can get chocolate milk which isn't loaded with sugar and boosts my gains.

At night before I go to sleep I take three ZMA (Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6) capsules as well as 8g glycine. I'm not sure if it helps my gains too much, but I sleep better with them.
 
Glycine doesn't really help with gains but it does wonders for your sleep quality. I seriously cannot recommend it enough, it's super cheap and the results are immediate after waking up. I have not had a bad night's sleep since I started taking it, I'm actually able to sleep *less* and still wake up buzzing with energy, it sometimes messes up my mornings because I don't know what to do with all that free time.
 
I’ve seen nootropics(sp?) advertised as helping with mental fog and am wondering if anyone here takes them and if they help. I take stuff like rabeprazole which apparently can cause b12 deficiency and I’m wondering if that’s the cause of the brain fog and shit. It’s hard to even function in a manner higher than that of a regard some days. But I want to actually improve shit, so what supppements can actually help that? I’m also open to suggestions for mental games like puzzles designed to keep people thinking constantly. I was able to learn part of a new language a couple years back but even that seems hard now.
 
KingSpook said:
I’ve seen nootropics(sp?) advertised as helping with mental fog and am wondering if anyone here takes them and if they help. I take stuff like rabeprazole which apparently can cause b12 deficiency and I’m wondering if that’s the cause of the brain fog and shit. It’s hard to even function in a manner higher than that of a regard some days. But I want to actually improve shit, so what supppements can actually help that? I’m also open to suggestions for mental games like puzzles designed to keep people thinking constantly. I was able to learn part of a new language a couple years back but even that seems hard now.
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I take around 5 grams a day of Creatine to help with mental focus, energy levels, and also as a hedge against neurodegenerative decline like Alzheimer's. This makes it easier for me to get work done and not space out as much at my boring desk job. I like this approach since Creatine is cheap and has basically zero risk of side effects in the amounts I am taking. When I looked into nootropic supplements there seemed to be a lot of stories about side effects which put me off trying them. The improvement I get from taking Creatine is good enough for what I want to do, so I never seriously looked into taking any nootropics that might have much better mental gains.

How much this could help you depends on how much meat you eat. If you normally eat lots of meat you might not notice any difference. If you are vegetarian or vegan it could help a lot. I remember reading a medical paper years ago about a study where vegetarians had their IQ tested before and after going on Creatine and there were measurable improvements. If I could find the paper right now I would link to it.
 
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