Daily Supplements

[TheBigChicken]

I'm trying a new way of taking better care of myself. I'm cutting out the alcohol for awhile and concentrating on my health. That said is anyone here familiar with CoQ10? My friend says it does wonders for him. Who takes what supplements and how do they help you guys. Thanks and take care.

[Penny Lane]

RC-i take a good multi vitamin (not artifical one like centrum), fish oil pill (for heart) and a vitamin B-12 (for mood and metabolism)

if you eat a lot of fish and use olive oil a lot, you don't need the fish oil, otherwise, it's good to take.

[capt. scotty]

All I could say offhand is Im pretty sure that stands for coenzyme Q10. If its a coenzyme, it's going to accelerate some pathway in your body. My guess would would be either an anabolic or catabolic pathway, like transcribing proteins/building muscle or burning fat quicker, respectively.

If thats the case, it would make sense that it could help you, but after taking 2 biochemistry courses, I can tell you A LOT of the supplements out there basically do nothing for you. In theory they should, but in reality they don't.

If it's expensive, it's probably not worth it.

[MickeyReds]

I'm trying a new way of taking better care of myself. I'm cutting out the alcohol for awhile and concentrating on my health. That said is anyone here familiar with CoQ10? My friend says it does wonders for him. Who takes what supplements and how do they help you guys. Thanks and take care.

MMMmmmmm.........Alcohol..........

[primushead]

I did that for about a month.  My body feels much better now (I guess all the detoxing and what not).  I've gone back to alcohol, but only in moderation.  

I've still got the exercise regimen going, too.  But, yes, keep it up.  It's totally worth it.

[Jaimoe]

Eat a healthy balanced diet, exercise and don't go on a high protein diet. Your kidneys will thank you.

[Penny Lane]

i think milk thistle is one of the few things that help regenerate the liver (if that's possible) so for people who drink a lot...? i know they recommend it to alcoholics/drug addicts

[MickeyReds]

i think milk thistle is one of the few things that help regenerate the liver (if that's possible) so for people who drink a lot...? i know they recommend it to alcoholics/drug addicts

MMmmmmm...........Drugs.............

[Angry Ewok]

Six cups of coffee a night, for me.

(Black w/ sugar)

[LizKing531]

Vitamin B also works wonders to counteract hangovers.  If you take it before you start drinking & don't do it consecutive days in a row, you'll notice a difference when you wake up the next morning

My ex works in the supplement section of Whole Foods - she used to have my cabinets filled with all sorts of random vitamins, minerals, tinctures & snake oils.

Oregano oil - in my experience, actually helps with cold bugs & the like.

[fitzcarraldo]

[Vadie Stark]