Quote: (02-10-2016 03:55 PM)Teutatis Wrote:
Let me quote myself here:
Quote: (11-13-2015 03:05 PM)Teutatis Wrote:
You guys should save all the money you're spending on useless supplements /vitamins/etc. and just buy real food. I also used to think all this crap was important but it really isn't, it's just a useless waste of money at best and actually potentially harmful in the long term.
You don't feel different because all those supplements are useless. I used to take lots of supplements as well when I was younger, I really thought I *needed* them, so I understand when guys came on here and are worried they have to have 100 different pills to cover all their needs, but the whole supplement/vitamin thing is just another billion dollar scam industry. I take zero supplements and I'm as healthy as I've ever been.
Eat real food and stop worrying about all those pills, you'll be healthier.
Why do you insist on derailing this thread? If you disagree with supplementation and the supplement industry why don't you create another thread?
Let's stick to Roosh's intended purpose for this thread.
Maybe supplementation doesn't work for you, but there are countless other threads and posts of guys who've had successes. I agree there are a lot of snake oil salesmen and outright fake products in this industry, but you are basically pushing ignorant diatribe at this point.
Let me repeat myself again as well:
Quote: (11-14-2015 11:23 AM)Designate Wrote:
Key word here is supplement. Most guys here probably understand it's to supplement a nutritionally diverse diet.
The problem is that some nutrients/vitamins are more bioavailable from supplements than from food. Ex: Zinc and Magnesium Citrate
And from that standpoint it's cost effective to buy the more expensive, more bioavailable supplements.
This of course goes both ways, I think you are better off getting Lycopene or Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables.
Ultimately as individuals we have to experiment and see which works better. You can accept the guidance offered here, but at the end of the day it's trial and error.
Quote: (02-09-2016 08:33 PM)thoughtgypsy Wrote:
I have a desk full of all kinds of supplements- Zinc, B Complex, Magnesium Citrate, Resveratrol, NAC, Vitamin D, etc etc. I haven't been taking them much lately and I don't feel noticeably different than when I took them religiously. Anyone have a similar experience?
This is a interesting point to bring up, and I think it's a common mindset mistake people have when taking supplements. I suppose it's just a common misconception that taking 10 different supplements will make you feel like a million $ on their own. It's probably the high price point for good supplements that causes this.
Truth is they are just one part of a whole range of things you should be doing to
feel better. Lifting, good sleep, eating a diverse diet, fucking feminine women, stimulating mental work, etc. Supplements should be a part of this equation.
Additionally, I think you are asking the wrong question.
Ask "
Do I know if my body is actually utilizing these supplements in one way or another?"
When I take collagen, I know I'm not just taking it to make me
feel better. Sure, it does help relieve the stress put on my joints from rigorous weight lifting, but collagen also helps make my skin, hair and nails look good too.
Same with Zinc/Magnesium/Copper supplementation. I don't always experience a noticeable difference in how I feel like some guys do, but I do notice that my cuts and bruises heal two to three times faster, and my loads are always bigger, better and I can produce more for lots of fucking.
Point is, there are other health benefits to supplementation than just feeling better. Some are seen and unseen. Don't make this too complicated though, focus on taking supplements you know are working and cut out those which are not. If a certain supplement is not working or not worth the price, then try another brand or cut your loses and move on.