Looking for recommendations for vitamins/supplements I should take. I'm 51 male. Just a multivitamin? Omega 3?

What brand of creatine? Gummies or powder?

I just get this off of Amazon.

AggieLAX said:

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• Multivitamin
• Omega-3 (EPA & DHA)
• Vitamin D3
• Creatine Monohydrate
• Whey Protein?

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I'd add K2/Zinc. I buy this on amazon to cover those bases.

https://www.amazon.com/Amen-Cholecalciferol-Blueberry-Elderberry-Supplement/dp/B08Q77JRMC/ref=asc_df_B08Q77JRMC?mcid=f22ec01c31b03a1a9c0037afe8c229c9&hvocijid=16811051843392746768-B08Q77JRMC-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16811051843392746768&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027714&hvtargid=pla-2281435180018&psc=1

I have a genetic variant for Hereditary Thrombophilia and my grandmother died from a blood clot breaking loose so I avoid K2.

AggieLAX said:

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• Multivitamin
• Omega-3 (EPA & DHA)
• Vitamin D3
• Creatine Monohydrate
• Whey Protein?

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I like this list! I cannot stress how good creatine is for most people that are active and workout. Get on it and enjoy the benefits!

I'd personally add:

• Magnesium Glycinate (evening)
• Zinc
• Vitamin C
• Possibly fish oils but that depends on individual health markers

I would check and make sure you're not overdosing on Zinc/Magnesium with your multivitamin though.

BmtAg96 said:

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What brand of creatine? Gummies or powder?

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I'd go with a powdered version similar to what was shared in the link above. The super cheap stuff can be really grainy and not a fun thing to try and break down in a shaker bottle. The better stuff is much easier to mix with water or protein shake.

Last time I checked, only a handful of places are making creatine worldwide but a lot of people buy in bulk and then add whatever "proprietary" BS in there so they can charge more money. That may not be the case anymore.

ttha_aggie_09 said:

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BmtAg96 said:

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What brand of creatine? Gummies or powder?

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I'd go with a powdered version similar to what was shared in the link above. The super cheap stuff can be really grainy and not a fun thing to try and break down in a shaker bottle. The better stuff is much easier to mix with water or protein shake.

Last time I checked, only a handful of places are making creatine worldwide but a lot of people buy in bulk and then add whatever "proprietary" BS in there so they can charge more money. That may not be the case anymore.

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If you don't want to mix with a drink, they also make it in pill form that you can get just about anywhere as well.

I mix my creatine in with my preworkout out of habit and don't really want to change that anytime soon. I could add to my protein shake in the morning but don't really want to do that either.

Totally get that and it's probably the cheaper route! Message was more meant for the OP if they don't already take creatine or other supplements in general!

Yep, didn't take it wrong at all and it's a really valid point. Old habits die hard for me.

ttha_aggie_09 said:

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I mix my creatine in with my preworkout out of habit and don't really want to change that anytime soon. I could add to my protein shake in the morning but don't really want to do that either.

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i listened to a podcast from dr. rhonda patrick or peter attia on creatine. I believe it is more effective not taken with caffeine. I need to find it.

I got paired with a sports phys phd in golf a few weeks ago and he was mentioning how important creatine is to lots of aging markers as well as pregnant women. I just started some gummies that are way too good tasting. No idea if they help me personally as I've only starting taking them 2 days ago.

Amazon.com: Force Factor Creatine Monohydrate Gummies, 5g Dose for Men & Women to Support Muscle, Strength, Recovery, Cognitive Health & Memory, Mixed Berry, 150 Gummies : Health & Household

AgShaun00 said:

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ttha_aggie_09 said:

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I mix my creatine in with my preworkout out of habit and don't really want to change that anytime soon. I could add to my protein shake in the morning but don't really want to do that either.

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i listened to a podcast from dr. rhonda patrick or peter attia on creatine. I believe it is more effective not taken with caffeine. I need to find it.

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An old wives' tale.

KidDoc said:

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I got paired with a sports phys phd in golf a few weeks ago and he was mentioning how important creatine is to lots of aging markers as well as pregnant women. I just started some gummies that are way too good tasting. No idea if they help me personally as I've only starting taking them 2 days ago.

Amazon.com: Force Factor Creatine Monohydrate Gummies, 5g Dose for Men & Women to Support Muscle, Strength, Recovery, Cognitive Health & Memory, Mixed Berry, 150 Gummies : Health & Household

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Guess you haven't seen this video yet - https://texags.com/forums/48/topics/3548641

I've been taking creatine almost daily for about 15 years now and even prior to the widespread acceptance in the scientific community (for its positive effects outside of just energy and flooding your muscle cells with water/volume), I knew it was an amazing thing to take. I know some people have stomach response to it but I have never really met anyone that does... it all just seems like anecdotal stuff from online.

Report back after a couple of weeks and let us know how you feel!

I have my parents taking it for cognitive function.

Is 5mg still the go to for creatine? Any new studies that say using more is better?

CC09LawAg said:

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Is 5mg still the go to for creatine?

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Yes

Damn. I bought these gummies for ease of consumption.

https://a.co/d/aT60Wc4

AggieLAX said:

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KidDoc said:

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I got paired with a sports phys phd in golf a few weeks ago and he was mentioning how important creatine is to lots of aging markers as well as pregnant women. I just started some gummies that are way too good tasting. No idea if they help me personally as I've only starting taking them 2 days ago.

Amazon.com: Force Factor Creatine Monohydrate Gummies, 5g Dose for Men & Women to Support Muscle, Strength, Recovery, Cognitive Health & Memory, Mixed Berry, 150 Gummies : Health & Household

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Guess you haven't seen this video yet - https://texags.com/forums/48/topics/3548641

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Nope- thanks!

ETA: the one I linked is supposedly tested but who knows.

I think absorption is capped out with creatine around 5mg/day. I wouldn't even do the loading phase and most people think it is a waste of time too.

CC09LawAg said:

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Is 5mg still the go to for creatine? Any new studies that say using more is better?

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for more cognitive effects, go to at least 10 according to these 2

This seems like big creatine trying to boost profits

Krill vs Fish oil?

Kwade23 said:

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This seems like big creatine trying to boost profits

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so many brands and it is so so cheap. It is the most researched supplement

What age can a kid start taking creatine?

AgLiving06 said:

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Krill vs Fish oil?

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Fish oil

Jbob04 said:

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What age can a kid start taking creatine?

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14 years and older is generally considered safe.

Jbob04 said:

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What age can a kid start taking creatine?

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Very limited research unfortunately. I would personally say around 14ish especially if in athletics and limit to 5 mg a day.

Thanks, that's what I had in my mind.

Magnesium Glycinate.

AgLiving06 said:

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Krill vs Fish oil?

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The studies I have read show krill oil to be better so that's what I've been using.

some of my favs:

methyl-B12 + L-methylfolate + NAC
vit-D3 + K2
mag-glycinate
creatine
fish oil