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CiscoKidney07
Forum Leader
Username: Gregg
Post Number: 5347
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 10:31 am: | 
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I exercise quite a bit and I was just curious, for those of you who exercise regularly, what supplements do you use?
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Hostess Rise'
Board Administrator
Username: Rise
Post Number: 17222
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 06:53 pm: |
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Vitamin D- 1600 mg daily
Vitamin K- mcg liquid
Vitamin E- several times per week
Multi vitamin without iron
Krill oil- cod liver oil
Chromium Vanadium, Zinc
Magnesium 600-800 mg daily
Calcium -600 mg daily
Acidolphilus
Vitamin C- 3 grams daily or more if needed
No B complex as for some reason my levels are way too high.
Hemp protein powder when I feel I do not get enough protein. I am currently looking for a new protein powder.
Enzymes with each meal for Cystic Fibrosis.
I cannot think of anything else at this time.
Cisco-you read my mind. I was thinking of starting a post like this but i like your idea better.
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dePaola
Member
Username: Cdepaola
Post Number: 20
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 12:17 am: |
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SportMulti Multi Vitamin
Hammer Nutrition Coq10
Vitamin D
Fish Oil
BCAA
Protein Powder |
CiscoKidney07
Forum Leader
Username: Gregg
Post Number: 5361
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 08:49 am: |
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dePaola, I never did get an answer to the question I asked you about the Coq10. What is it's purpose?
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Hostess Rise'
Board Administrator
Username: Rise
Post Number: 17253
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 02:40 pm: |
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Nice picture DePaola
Cisco Coq10 is great for the heart and lungs.
Anyhoo- what protein powder do you love?
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dePaola
Member
Username: Cdepaola
Post Number: 21
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 07:39 pm: |
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So, CoQ10 has been weakly studied and results have not been conclusive. Most of the research readily searchable is from around 2008, newer studies have been done and are being done that are better designed and well managed. Those studies while not complete are showing more of a benefit then original studies, enough so that I've been convinced to give it a go.
My activity level includes trail running, mountain biking, crossfit, sports specific speed and weight training. I also run several half-marathons each year and compete in ultra-treks, and 24+ hour adventure races.
coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, is a lipid with vitamin-like characteristics. Coenzyme Q10 is found in the mitochondria -- cellular power plants that generate most of your cell's supply of ATP, or energy -- of all your tissues, especially your heart and skeletal muscles. Coenzyme Q10 is also an antioxidant, which means that it reduces oxidative damage in your body caused by free radicals. The President's Council states that coenzyme Q10 has been used to treat cardiovascular disease because it boosts oxygen uptake in the mitochondria of your heart. It is believed that increased oxygen consumption and usage in your heart and skeletal muscles could enhance your aerobic endurance performance. |
Hostess Rise'
Board Administrator
Username: Rise
Post Number: 17260
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 11:12 am: |
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Just wanted to update Cisco and anyone that is reading that I bought (finally) Dr. Mercola's whey protein powder. I did not receive it yet. My doctors said it was ok for me to try. I sent them the ingredients which only contained two. Grass fed cows peaked my interest.
I was recently told by my dentist and her assistant that to go slowly with taking protein whey powders because they can increase gas within the body aka bodybuilding farts LOL or something like that. Just looked this up and it seems that protein can cause gas. I am not too worried and if this happens I can always back off.
My kidney numbers are very healthy and it is time for me to try a new protein supplement. The hemp protein powder is good but I am not sure if it is doing anything for weight gain.
I need to gain some weight- Just lost some due to missing meals at various dental office visits (sitting in the chair for hours).
I have had trouble with whey protein in the past- What peaked my interest about Dr. Mercola's brand was the ingredients. I bought the original flavor which is also has the most protein and natural form of carbs.
I know some of you do not like Dr. Mercola but I do. We are all entitled to our own opinions. I say good for him for trying to introduce healthy products.
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Hostess Rise'
Board Administrator
Username: Rise
Post Number: 17261
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 11:19 am: |
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If anyone is interested to read which protein supplement that I bought click on the below page-scroll to the bottom and click on original. Enlarge the page to view ingredients. I have never seen a protein supplement with only two ingredients.
http://proteinpowder.mercola.com/Miracle-Whey-Protein.html
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CiscoKidney07
Forum Leader
Username: Gregg
Post Number: 5370
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 01:42 pm: |
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Rise, I have to say with as much fiber as I get, protein does not worry me. (I get 60-90 grams of fiber a day, and if that does not cause gas, a little protein won't hurt) I guess by all purposes, I should be a walking gas bomb, but I am not.
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dePaola
Member
Username: Cdepaola
Post Number: 24
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 08:54 pm: |
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I like "NATURAL 100% WHEY GOLD STANDARD" from Optimum Nutrition |
CiscoKidney07
Forum Leader
Username: Gregg
Post Number: 5371
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 06:55 am: |
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I used to use that in the double chocolate. It does not, however, mix very well, so I went to Daymatize Iso 100. It is whey isolate instead of whey concentrate.
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Joan
Member
Username: Coco1999
Post Number: 144
Registered: 08-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 12:07 pm: |
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Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Multi vitamin
Magnesium
Calcium
B complex and B2
Joan
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dePaola
Member
Username: Cdepaola
Post Number: 25
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 01:38 pm: |
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I don't have a mixing issue but my shake typically consists of the following:
1 cup plain full fat Greek Yogurt
1 tablespoon ground flax
1 tablespoon wheat germ
1 scoop Protein Powder
1 cup blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries (mixed)
handfull almonds
1 cup milk
I need to blend the heck out of this obviously but it tastes so good and is packed with nutrients |
Hostess Rise'
Board Administrator
Username: Rise
Post Number: 17270
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 06:51 pm: |
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Just curious
How much protein in miligrams do you all consume at at a time.
I decided to hold off on the protein powder at this time even though my doctor said it was ok.
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CiscoKidney07
Forum Leader
Username: Gregg
Post Number: 5386
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 07:01 am: |
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That should be grams, Rise. It would be 175 to a little over 200.
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Hostess Rise'
Board Administrator
Username: Rise
Post Number: 17273
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 05:37 pm: |
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Cisco
I am talking about servings per meal? You are correct my mistake. YES grams!!
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CiscoKidney07
Forum Leader
Username: Gregg
Post Number: 5390
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 08:46 pm: |
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I was told I could have protein at any meal, but not to exceed 50 grams at any given time. In servings of protein powder and since I want to have something besides powder, I use one and a half scoops, which is 36 grams of protein and a gram of carbohydrate. But then I also have a banana, some granola and a serving of dried tart cherries. (We are talking post workout meal only)
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