Great thread idea. I have been considering starting a multi. I went to GNC to have a look and the fellow there recommended something new called Vita Freak. Odd name, but any thoughts on that one?
Thanks, it is really great that you take time to look at these products and respond to everyone's concerns.
I'll try the Anavite, which is cheaper and does not have silly packaging. Supplements seem to be rather more expensive in Canada than in the US.
So it seems like a lot of product put tiny amounts of things that sound good to cover up and charge more for what is actually an average/mediocre/useless product.
Maybe a bit off topic, but I was wondering about the Amino acids. I remember something from high school biology to the extent that amino acids were related to breaking down protein. So don't we get them from protein in our diet or protein supplements?
I tried the Life Force multiple recommended in this thread. but it didn't agree with me so I went back to Centrum Men's and felt better. Now I'm not taking one at all. I've come to the conclusion that these supplements with mega-doses of various vitamins are, at best, useless.
The food you eat, protein specifically breaks down into amino acids. There are certain foods with a much higher bioavailability (for instance cooks eggs over raw ones). Whey protein has iirc, the highest bioavailability, followed by eggs and then chix best. It's been awhile since I consulted my notes but that sounds right.
My beef (no pun intended) is these companies prey on vulnerable customers who look at these labels and think "Oh man, this has to be good, when in fact it's far from it. If you took nothing else, digestive enzymes and fish oil would be my two recommendations for anyone.
Thanks for this, is there a type of digestive enzymes and fish oil that is better to take than another, or just anything on sale at Walmart ok?The food you eat, protein specifically breaks down into amino acids. There are certain foods with a much higher bioavailability (for instance cooks eggs over raw ones). Whey protein has iirc, the highest bioavailability, followed by eggs and then chix best. It's been awhile since I consulted my notes but that sounds right.
My beef (no pun intended) is these companies prey on vulnerable customers who look at these labels and think "Oh man, this has to be good, when in fact it's far from it. If you took nothing else, digestive enzymes and fish oil would be my two recommendations for anyone.
Animal Pak. used it for going on 10 years now.. been competing in powerlifting for 4 years now.. NONE of the animal/universal supplements have ever done me wrong.. and ill continue to only use their stuff.
The formula is weak, under dosed and backed up by universal with only "30 years bro, best selling multi"
which lends the same generic credit to Centrum.
The brand has some awesome guys working for them but their products severely lack innovation