Best Overall Multi-Vitamin Product? - Page 87

Farley1324 · 04-13-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DGreekStallion

Thanks. Wow, for once, my mom is right about supplements. She said that vitamins are water soluble and that I'd be fine taking them.

A quick question about PW: I know it's a BCAA supplement, but what is it supposed to do exactly?

I read the description on CLs site, but it's all hyped up and I want an honest opinion.

Thanks.
Danny

Not all vitamins are water soluble. Some are fat soluble. You do have to be more carefull with the fat soluble vits.

DGreekStallion · 04-13-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Farley1324

Not all vitamins are water soluble. Some are fat soluble. You do have to be more carefull with the fat soluble vits.

How can I tell if a certain vitamin is water or fat soluble?

wtfmate08 · 04-13-2008, 07:27 PM

Most of the ones in Animal Pak are, but some aren't. You should be good. BCAA's aren't proven. In fact they are generally disproven. But PW is mainly an EAA source. I actually use two scoops and get a full serving of Beta Alanine and Citrulline Malate. I really don't care about the EAA/BCAA.

wtfmate08 · 04-13-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DGreekStallion

How can I tell if a certain vitamin is water or fat soluble?

All the B vitamins are but you should be careful about too much niacin. Retinal Palmitate (vitamin a) can be very dangerous in higher than normal dosages, but Animal Pak has Beta Carotene which is a precursor to Vitamin A and is water soluble, so an excess is just flushed from your system. Do some research on it if you want more.

DGreekStallion · 04-13-2008, 07:46 PM

Thanks bro.

kerplunk · 04-13-2008, 07:52 PM

I think Millenium Sports MVP is the best vitamin.

FCKNGAWSM · 04-13-2008, 07:55 PM

Animal pak says to take the pills 30 minutes after the meal prior to your workout. What if I work out right when I wake up after eating only an orange or apple? What should I do?

DGreekStallion · 04-13-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FCKNGAWSM

Animal pak says to take the pills 30 minutes after the meal prior to your workout. What if I work out right when I wake up after eating only an orange or apple? What should I do?

I think you would get a stomach ache from taking the vitamins on a near empty stomach.

I would take them with a full meal. That's what I'm going to be doing, anyway.

Farley1324 · 04-13-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FCKNGAWSM

Animal pak says to take the pills 30 minutes after the meal prior to your workout. What if I work out right when I wake up after eating only an orange or apple? What should I do?

Take th em with/near a meal. An orange and an apple not being sufficient. At least from what I have gathered.

Diab0lic · 04-13-2008, 07:58 PM

Ok guys, cant read 87 pages about multivitamins right now... did the thread come to a consensus or a top 5 or something?

Farley1324 · 04-13-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Diab0lic

Ok guys, cant read 87 pages about multivitamins right now... did the thread come to a consensus or a top 5 or something?

The two most popular/most heavily pimped are Animal Pak and Orange Triad.

That's the recurring theme I have seen.

DGreekStallion · 04-13-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Farley1324

The two most popular/most heavily pimped are Animal Pak and Orange Triad.

That's the recurring theme I have seen.

Second that. The Pak has been sold for over 25 years if I'm not mistaken, so it's a solid and proven choice.

I've heard good things about Orange Triad, but don't know much about it.

Farley1324 · 04-13-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DGreekStallion

Second that. The Pak has been sold for over 25 years if I'm not mistaken, so it's a solid and proven choice.

I've heard good things about Orange Triad, but don't know much about it.

Yes, 25 years. Same as the year I was born. 1983.

DGreekStallion · 04-13-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Farley1324

Yes, 25 years. Same as the year I was born. 1983.

Truly amazes me it's been around that long, not going away like almost every other supplement in the bodybuilding world.

FCKNGAWSM · 04-13-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Farley1324

Take th em with/near a meal. An orange and an apple not being sufficient. At least from what I have gathered.

I'm trying to lose weight and the only available time I have to work out is in the morning (like before 9 am)

CONTROLLED LABS · 04-13-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DGreekStallion

Thanks. Wow, for once, my mom is right about supplements. She said that vitamins are water soluble and that I'd be fine taking them.

A quick question about PW: I know it's a BCAA supplement, but what is it supposed to do exactly?

I read the description on CLs site, but it's all hyped up and I want an honest opinion.

Thanks.
Danny

its for enhanced recovery as well as endurance

naturalguy · 04-14-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FCKNGAWSM

Animal pak says to take the pills 30 minutes after the meal prior to your workout. What if I work out right when I wake up after eating only an orange or apple? What should I do?

You do not have to take the Pak immediately pre workout. You should take it with a substantial whole food meal. In your case I would take them with your first solid, whole food meal of the day even if it's after lifting.

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Originally Posted by DGreekStallion

Second that. The Pak has been sold for over 25 years if I'm not mistaken, so it's a solid and proven choice.

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Originally Posted by Farley1324

Yes, 25 years. Same as the year I was born. 1983.

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Originally Posted by DGreekStallion

Truly amazes me it's been around that long, not going away like almost every other supplement in the bodybuilding world.

Correct 25 years. That is a true testament to the product, there's been some formula changes and some label changes over the years but more bodybuilders/athletes have cut their teeth on Animal Pak than any other multi in our industry. And it continues to the top selling multivitamin 25 years later.

BJplayer · 04-14-2008, 07:34 AM

Whats the difference b/w Animal Pak and Animal Stak?

naturalguy · 04-14-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BJplayer

Whats the difference b/w Animal Pak and Animal Stak?

Pak is your foundation, multi, amino's, performance optimizers, efa's and digestive complex:

http://www.animalpak.com/html/sections.cfm?ID=7

Stak is a natural test booster:

http://www.animalpak.com/html/sections.cfm?id=8

More Animal stacking info here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=106507451

Syphon5 · 04-14-2008, 09:19 AM

Pak is a big pak of pills! Hah, its a good multivitamin as well as others. Check the BB site for it.

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krauser929 · 04-14-2008, 10:00 AM

I have a custom stak of animal pak as basis and carnitine, arginine, Vitamin C, Fish oil, BCAA's, Whey Protein, etc, does that sound like a dangerous stak and does animal stak work with MRP's or only actual digestible meals.

hemingersl · 04-14-2008, 01:35 PM

Once again, after years of playing around with different products trying to find something that I experienced a notable difference with I am coming back to a product that I have used with good effect in the past. That multi is Activite by MHP. I tried it after reading about the importance of a good multi vitamin in an Ironman column a few couple of years ago...I think maybe Charles Poliquin's column. In any case, Activite is every bit as good as it was reviewed and I tossed my Mega men in the trash. Furthermore, this multi has some hard research backing its efficacy so I'm a little less skeptical of the claims than some other products.

JayTo165 · 04-14-2008, 08:23 PM

I just bought GNC Mega Men's
Is this a good choice for a overall multi vitamin?

kalagan · 04-15-2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by hemingersl

Once again, after years of playing around with different products trying to find something that I experienced a notable difference with I am coming back to a product that I have used with good effect in the past. That multi is Activite by MHP. I tried it after reading about the importance of a good multi vitamin in an Ironman column a few couple of years ago...I think maybe Charles Poliquin's column. In any case, Activite is every bit as good as it was reviewed and I tossed my Mega men in the trash. Furthermore, this multi has some hard research backing its efficacy so I'm a little less skeptical of the claims than some other products.

I agree. I've tried it for 3 months and really liked it. One of the best multi ever imo but now i'm back to my good old UN Super complete formula because it's also a good ones and it's cheaper (at least here in Paris).

liftNrun · 04-15-2008, 02:40 PM

For these vitamins...

NOW Adams
ON Opti-Men
GNC Mega-men
CL Orange Triad
Animal Pak

Dumb question... Are they made in the USA? And should that be a concern to begin with?

naturalguy · 04-15-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by srd05c

For these vitamins...

NOW Adams
ON Opti-Men
GNC Mega-men
CL Orange Triad
Animal Pak

Dumb question... Are they made in the USA? And should that be a concern to begin with?

Animal Pak is manufactured right here in the USA and in our own facility.

kcinnitram91 · 04-15-2008, 07:10 PM

Animal Pak! Its a no contest IMO

cuse88 · 04-15-2008, 07:21 PM

Either Orange Triad or Animal Pak. I go with Orange Triad because it covers about every need possible in terms of joint support, immunue support, and digestive support, so you are definitely getting your moneys worth. Has worked amazingly for me!!

CONTROLLED LABS · 04-15-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by srd05c

For these vitamins...

NOW Adams
ON Opti-Men
GNC Mega-men
CL Orange Triad
Animal Pak

Dumb question... Are they made in the USA? And should that be a concern to begin with?

as far as I know, all of those are made in the USA

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Originally Posted by cuse88

Either Orange Triad or Animal Pak. I go with Orange Triad because it covers about every need possible in terms of joint support, immunue support, and digestive support, so you are definitely getting your moneys worth. Has worked amazingly for me!!

yup, orange triad has you covered from every angle at a great value. it also allows you to time release the ingredients by taking 2 tabs with each meal instead of the whole dose at one time, which should lead to better absorbtion.

NastyNally · 04-16-2008, 12:07 AM

Orange Triad definitely. Not only a multi but a joint, digestive, and immune support supplement all in one and you don't have to take more than 6 pills a day. You won't have to buy a joint support or digestive enzyme supplement separate because you get them all in one with this product.

Very convenient and cost-effective. Controlled Labs Orange Triad gets the vote in my department for Best Overrall Multi-Vitamin. Five stars!!