What herbal supplements do you take?

Adamo · February 25th, 2008, 09:46 PM

Just wondering what some of the more popular supplements you 'lifters' are taking.

I'm currently taking glucosame/chondroitin, CoQ10, a probiotic, elderberry (for flu season) and maca extract. Along with a daily vitamin supplement.

**tooncesthecat** · February 25th, 2008, 09:57 PM

Well, I don't know if you want "herbal" supps only (plants and plant derivatives) but here's what I take in general:

protein powder (casein/whey)
fish oil
BCAAs
DHEA
ZMA
creatine
glutamine
multi vitamins

Just started taking:
USP Super Cissus (for joint relief)
USP PowerFull (replacing the tribulus I had been taking. I'm 40 so trying to increase T naturally)

Eating fairly well but looking to improve this area in the next few months. Drinking lots of water.

**justaguy87337** · February 25th, 2008, 10:07 PM

don't forget the green tea....I live on that stuff
plus what toones said

**wildstang** · February 25th, 2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tooncesthecat

Well, I don't know if you want "herbal" supps only (plants and plant derivatives) but here's what I take in general:

protein powder (casein/whey)
fish oil
BCAAs
DHEA
ZMA
creatine
glutamine
multi vitamins

Just started taking:
USP Super Cissus (for joint relief)
USP PowerFull (replacing the tribulus I had been taking. I'm 40 so trying to increase T naturally)

Eating fairly well but looking to improve this area in the next few months. Drinking lots of water.

im using everything toons has listed with the exception of DHEA also. toons research dhea and i bet i might turn you around to using it also because at our age ive noticed a decent improvement and besides it has immune boosting function also. probably one of the best supps 4 me anyways i havent gotten sick or caught any colds since beginning use.

**Bisons** · February 26th, 2008, 04:31 AM

Rhodiola Rosea,
Green Tea Extract,
Cayenne Pepper.

If I suffer any kind of strain or injury with tendons then I'll mega dose with Cissus, fantastic supplement

**tooncesthecat** · February 26th, 2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wildstang

toons research dhea and i bet i might turn you around to using it

I am using it...heard it's something our good friends in Canada can't get because it's illegal there

Adamo · February 26th, 2008, 09:29 AM

What's the word on Cissus? It sounds interesting. Anything to help with strains or injuries sounds good.

inthecircle · February 26th, 2008, 09:47 AM

What supplements out there are the "most" natural? I've heard that Nature Sunshine and Nurtilite have 100% all natural supplements.

**cujo-1** · February 26th, 2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by inthecircle

What supplements out there are the "most" natural? I've heard that Nature Sunshine and Nurtilite have 100% all natural supplements.

im not sure but im sure some will fire the answers to u

**sleepyles** · February 26th, 2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tooncesthecat

I am using it...heard it's something our good friends in Canada can't get because it's illegal there

Yeah Toonces is right, so many regulations in the government, they are turning a blind eye on DHEA. Can only truly get it here in Canada via special presciption status, even that is hard to obtain, unless you are "good buddies" with your doctor.

The only thing close we can get "over the counter" is Tribulus, but that even is still not the same.

**bouncer** · May 10th, 2008, 03:23 PM

Green tea, cayenne, apple cider vinegar, niacin, saw palmetto, maca, coconut oil, DHEA. Whey protein powder.

**mooshue** · May 12th, 2008, 12:12 PM

I only take a multi-vitamin now. Ive stopped wasting money on supplements and started using that money to buy more food. Seems to work a lot better that way.