biotin...

wow!

i've been taking biotin and i'm furry

not just on my head, either

i was taking 1 1000 mcg pill every day, but now I take one in the morning and 1 at night... probably for the last 4 months

my hair is thicker (several people have commented on this) -- which is great... but i also am growing a thin bit of hair on my back and my other body hair seems to be growing more quickly...

i'm not complaining too much. i can keep most of it in check... but just be aware that the right dose of biotin can work

Fish Oil and Joint Pain

So, I've read some about fish oil and joint pain.

and i think it works.

i have mild osteoarthritis in my left knee.

and i'm taking fish oil mainly for the benefits of lowering my cholesterol (works primarily for triglycerides, but also can impact LDL)... but my joint pain has subsided over the course of the fish oil regimen (since january, i've taken 3 1000 mg pills a day...) sometimes 4 or 5 on the weekends.

i used to have pain everyday. now, it is much more limited (rainy weather is the biggest trigger)... of course, I've also lost about 8 pounds since january and i'm maintaining a healthier weight.

vitamins for muscles...

what vitamins should i take to boost muscle growth?

i take l-arginine to boost blood flow and it works... i mean, guys, it works... good for muscles and helps blood flow to every part of the body!

i lift regularly and take in a fair amount of protein...

what else should i be doing to boost muscle growth?

other vitamins of note

b12 and vitamin C for colds

yes, i get colds in the summer... kind of annoying

so, when i feel them coming on, i take extra vitamin c (500 mg chewables twice a day) and one b12 (not sure on the dose, more later...)

and ... it works!!

just worked out

and finished with 1 500 mg l-arginine

i'm starting to notice nicer definition, especially in my biceps and pecs

yeah, i'm working hard.. but can't deny that my progress has to be expedited by the supplements... i mean, i'm a nerdy guy

Cranberry Juice

not really a vitamin, but it has lots of vitamin C

well, Northland Juice does

plus, it can help maintain a healthy urinary tract...not exciting, i know. But if you have ever had a UTI, you know that preventing infection is a very, very good thing.

plus, vitamin C boosts immunity.

how i'm getting ripped!

no, it is NOT easy.

but, with some focused lifting AND some l-arginine, it is happening.

see, l-arginine is supposed to help blood flow -- so, if it take it just before or right after a workout, it helps supply blood to your muscles when they need it - -like when they are trying to repair themselves from an intense workout.

you may not want to be all veiny...but you may want to help your muscles out -- 1-2 l-arginine after a workout helps...

i'm trying it, it's working!

Today's vitamins

I took my morning vitamins about 10 minutes ago.

1 biotin
1 Fish Oil Pill (1000 mg)
1 multi-vitamin
1 l-arginine

I cannot stop talking about the Fish Oil. Amazing stuff.

And since I've been taking biotin regularly, my wife has noticed my hair is thicker. That's a great thing because I'm 34, my hairline is receding, and I want to keep my hair as long as possible.

vitamins to stimulate weight loss...

i've taken cayenne fruit to stimulate weight loss in the past with some success -- and some gastric discomfort

wondering if anyone else has tried some vitamins to stimulate weight loss...?

Vitamins after meals...

some vitamins are best absorbed on a full stomach.

For example, fish oil should be taken with water after a meal... it helps your body absorb the good fats.

After my lunch today, i took 1 fish oil and 1 l-arginine

I'm not usually with my vitamins at lunch (though I should pack them) -- but i do like to get extra fish oil when i can.

Vitamins for the day

i'm still on the same regimen:

1 1000 mg Fish Oil
1 biotin
1 500 mg l-arginine
1 multi-vitamin...

Fish Oil has many interesting benefits, including improved joint health...which is great for me because i've started running in the last few months and experienced some mild knee pain. The fish oil taken consistently seems to help...esp. if you take it after you run.

VITAMINS

so tonight, i worked out especially hard...30 solid minutes, heavier weights and more sets

then, followed it up with 2 fish oil pills, 1 l-arginine, and 1 biotin

i'm telling you, the arginine helps with blood flow... all over

we'll see about my cholesterol levels in January

Today's vitamins

this morning:

1 l-arginine
1 1000 mg. Fish Oil pill
1 biotin
1 multi-vitamin

I'm telling you, the l-arginine is really doing its job!

Vitamins tonight!

After my evening workout, i took these:

2 1000 mg fish oil pills
1 l-arginine
1 biotin

The fish oil helps my skin and has helped my joints since I've been taking it

the l-arginine helps with blood flow, supporting muscle growth

the biotin is good for skin and also seems to help with hair growth

My morning vitamins

Every morning I take the following:

1 1000 mg fish oil

1 500 mg (i think) biotin

1 500 mg L-arginine

1 multi-vitamin

The fish oil is to help my heart and lower my bad cholesterol while boosting the good

The biotin is to help my skin and promote hair growth (and it seems to work)

the L-arginine promotes blood flow (muscle repair) and generally keeps blood flowing all around the body

the multi-vitamin is to cover my bases and ensure I get a base amount of nutrients every day

Post workout vitamins

so, I worked out tonight...lifting weights for 20+ minutes

then, I had an 8 oz glass of cranberry juice and the following vitamins:

2 fish oil pills (1000 mg)
1 l-arginine
1 biotin

The l-arginine is to help with blood flow, helping your muscles recover more quickly and boosting your workout results

Fish Oil

I take one fish oil pill in the morning and one right after lunch

just ate

now I'm taking Fish Oil with water

The Vitamins I take EVERY Day

I take Biotin in the morning and at night

I take Fish Oil.

I take L-Arginine

I take a multi-vitamin

I also drink cranberry juice in the morning and at night -- because it is high in vitamin C, helps maintain a clean urinary tract, and can help lower LDL cholesterol

When I feel sick, I sometimes take extra Vitamin C and B12

This is it!

This is my blog about vitamins.

I take vitamins and they make me feel better.

I take them for lots of things...

And here is where I'm going to tell the story about the vitamins I take. And about vitamins that might work for you.

I am NOT a doctor. And you should definitely tell your health care provider about medicines, even vitamins, you are taking.

I'm just a guy with a blog who takes vitamins.