Pharm_Fed
MuscleChemistry Registered Member
Everybody wants to get big. But personally, that's a secondary priority to being healthy. IMHO there's no point to being a lean 260 if you have to tear your body up to get there. I'd rather be a lean 225 and be in great cardiovascular and physical condition.
Most of the threads are about supplements to increase mass, or lean out, etc. Let's talk about some good supplements to take to keep your body healthy so you can enjoy your chiseled physique for years to come.
A good multi-vitamin is a necessary foundation. Even with the cleanest of diets, it is still unlikely that all of the vitamins and minerals your body needs can be eaten every day.
For liver protection there are a few choices, but I believe the best to be Milk Thistle, derived from Sylmarin, with the most effective being a brand that has silybin phytosome. Silybin phytosome has a bioavailability nearly 8 times that of regular Milk Thistle sylmarin. Examples are Maximum Milk Thistle or Siliphos.
Of course we all know the value of fish oil caps. Omega-3 being an EFA are necessary for many things and must be consumed since your body cannot produce them.
Taurine, although less well known than some other aminos, is the second most abundant amino acid in the body. It is a component of bile, needed for fat digestion and cholesterol control, is an antioxidant that reinforces the immune system, can help prevent diabetes, can strengthen and stabilize the heart and prevent blood clots, and some studies have found it can lower blood pressure. 2-3g daily is a good dosage.
Magnesium is another very important element in the human body. Studies have shown that over half the country doesn't get the government recommended amount of magnesium. Most multi-vitamins don't even have 100% of the daily magnesium intake, in fact the typical amount is only around 25%. Since all enzymes utilizing or synthesizing ATP require magnesium, we can conclude that it is an important nutrient. It has also found that a magnesium deficiency can lead to asthma, osteoporosis, and ADHD.
These are all things that, when taken will contribute to a healthy body in all aspects. Without a healthy body, you're missing the sturdy foundation you need to support the monstrous three story work of art you hope to build every day in the gym
I'm sure I am missing some so all you other knowledgeable bros, what are some supplements that you take and/or recommend to maintain good health?
Most of the threads are about supplements to increase mass, or lean out, etc. Let's talk about some good supplements to take to keep your body healthy so you can enjoy your chiseled physique for years to come.
A good multi-vitamin is a necessary foundation. Even with the cleanest of diets, it is still unlikely that all of the vitamins and minerals your body needs can be eaten every day.
For liver protection there are a few choices, but I believe the best to be Milk Thistle, derived from Sylmarin, with the most effective being a brand that has silybin phytosome. Silybin phytosome has a bioavailability nearly 8 times that of regular Milk Thistle sylmarin. Examples are Maximum Milk Thistle or Siliphos.
Of course we all know the value of fish oil caps. Omega-3 being an EFA are necessary for many things and must be consumed since your body cannot produce them.
Taurine, although less well known than some other aminos, is the second most abundant amino acid in the body. It is a component of bile, needed for fat digestion and cholesterol control, is an antioxidant that reinforces the immune system, can help prevent diabetes, can strengthen and stabilize the heart and prevent blood clots, and some studies have found it can lower blood pressure. 2-3g daily is a good dosage.
Magnesium is another very important element in the human body. Studies have shown that over half the country doesn't get the government recommended amount of magnesium. Most multi-vitamins don't even have 100% of the daily magnesium intake, in fact the typical amount is only around 25%. Since all enzymes utilizing or synthesizing ATP require magnesium, we can conclude that it is an important nutrient. It has also found that a magnesium deficiency can lead to asthma, osteoporosis, and ADHD.
These are all things that, when taken will contribute to a healthy body in all aspects. Without a healthy body, you're missing the sturdy foundation you need to support the monstrous three story work of art you hope to build every day in the gym
I'm sure I am missing some so all you other knowledgeable bros, what are some supplements that you take and/or recommend to maintain good health?