04-08-2015 12:58
04-08-2015 12:58
HI!
I'm looking for pre-workout supplement suggestions. I really want something with Biotin and LOTS of Vitamin B12. Does anyone know of any good ones? I was thinking of getting Women's Elite, but it has gotter pretty mixed reviews.
04-08-2015 17:22
04-08-2015 17:22
@TiredofBeingFat wrote:HI!
I'm looking for pre-workout supplement suggestions. I really want something with Biotin and LOTS of Vitamin B12. Does anyone know of any good ones? I was thinking of getting Women's Elite, but it has gotter pretty mixed reviews.
There are virtually no supplements that are safe or effective. See this link at WebMD:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/herbal-remedies?page=1
The marketers all have a good story to tell, but there is seldom any verifiable truth in it.
With a relatively normal diet (complex carbohydrates, some protein, some "good fats"),
there is no need for supplements. If on a very low food intake, a One-a-Day vitamin will
provide some "insurance". Your body will turn complex carbohydrates into energy.
04-09-2015 02:13
04-09-2015 02:13
Womens supplements are just mens supplements in pink packaging for twice the price.
The obvious question is why do you think you need biotin (?) and lots of B12?
For example
I drink whey protein shakes (80% protein).
I do this, because they stop me getting agonizing muscle pain for days after a hard work out.
04-10-2015 09:55
04-10-2015 09:55
Back to my whey protein shakes (I normally make my own protein shakes: 1 banana, 1/4 c.frozen fruit, 1/2 carton greek yogurt, 1 T flax seed, 1/4 c. quick oats, 1 T agave or honey, 6 ice cubes, 1 c. water).
I just started with Fitbit 8 days ago and have been pretty darn sore and achy (legs/knees/feet). Keeps me awake some nights. Have a bad knee from a fall, but find both knees are aching. I've gone from walking a mile five days a week, to walking 3-4 mi. daily, averaging 8K steps so far. The quick increase has probably been the cause of such soreness. I need to lose 100 lbs. so all is probably to be expected.
04-10-2015 12:09
04-10-2015 12:09
04-10-2015 12:34
04-10-2015 12:34
@josephz2va wrote:http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Biotin-5000mcg-Vcaps/dp/B000BY2N7S
Supplements are just a scam, you just don't need them!
If you have a medical condition, your doctor will advise you.
04-10-2015 12:37
04-10-2015 12:37
04-10-2015 13:06 - edited 04-10-2015 13:09
04-10-2015 13:06 - edited 04-10-2015 13:09
Well that's true. Then again if your doctor has diagnosed you with Biotin deficiency, no choice unless you live in the land of Dragon fruit. Vitamin D deficiency myself where I need to either soak up the sun or Vitamin D 5000 iUs.
04-10-2015 13:29
04-10-2015 13:29
@DominicJ wrote:
Not everyone has a competent physician who meets with them daily for breakfast...
If you eat a normally healthy diet (see previous comments) then you certainly don't need a physician
(competent or otherwise). Just eat foods (those without labels are good) as little processed as possible.
Nature (which you are part of) has provided it for you. It's the packaged food that messes it up for you.
04-11-2015 00:51
04-11-2015 00:51
04-11-2015 03:14
04-11-2015 03:14
04-11-2015 05:42
04-11-2015 05:42
@DominicJ wrote:
So will a doctor advise me or do I just need unprocessed foods? I'm confused, because you have said both.
I hadn't realised I can get my 180g of protein from a diet entirely composed of apples...
600 per day? Doesn't sound healthy
If you're confused, your're not comprehending, or being purposefully obtuse.
Take a peek at protein content of "unprocessed foods" like grains, bean, lentils, potatoes, etc.
They have lots of protein, and other valuable nutrients, and even lettuce has fat (yes, not much).
If you have nothing available but apples, that will give you serious gastric problems
04-11-2015 15:02 - edited 04-11-2015 15:04
04-11-2015 15:02 - edited 04-11-2015 15:04
check prosource.net they have some vitamin B supplement
04-11-2015 21:14
04-11-2015 21:14
I run 10K every other day, am 65 and I really like Vega Pre-workout Sport-lime flavor.
I also add some chia, and it is just like chia fresca, like the long distant mexican runners used.
04-13-2015 11:58
04-13-2015 12:16
04-13-2015 12:16
Can people drop the preaching its really unhelpful.
The OP has asked for help.
There are three possible responses,
The first, is to answer her question
The second, is to ask for specifics to answer her question
The third is call her an idiot who doesnt know what shes talking about and that she just needs to eat less processed foods.
It happens a lot here and its pretty toxic.
04-27-2015 13:47 - edited 04-27-2015 14:00
04-27-2015 13:47 - edited 04-27-2015 14:00
I know you get a lot of diverse opinions on this subject, but heres my two cents... my personal trainer/dietitian strongly discourages all these extra suppliments. According to her (in which she has multiple degrees so I trust she knows her stuff) you should get all your nutrional requirements with actual food, aside from a post work-out protien shake. The recommended pre work-out meal from her is 2 rice cakes, a small banana with 1-2 tbs of a nut butter. This eaten half an hour before a training session really works for me at least.
Best of luck
(edited for spelling)
04-27-2015 14:06
04-27-2015 14:06
04-28-2015 05:58
04-28-2015 05:58
"You receive enough protein from natural sources."
On what basis do you proclaim that someone you dont know, whos diet you have no knowledge of, whos excericse reigme is a complete mystery to you, gets enough protein from natural sources?
04-28-2015 06:03
04-28-2015 06:03
Well I mean like protein bars and protein shakes are something you don't need. Those are artificial. Foods like brown rice, fruits, veggies, beef from cattle are more of what you need versus those supplements.