Recommended supplements for a 50year old?

[Pulits]

So my father has decided to get back on track in the gym. I couldn't really find any useful articles in the main page. Anyways, besides a solid diet and good training, what sort of supplements should I advice my father? Any specific brands and products would help, too.

Thanks in advance.

[Acetyl-CoA]

A protein powder would be a good idea (they are taken usually post-workout). Alot of people here like Optimum Nutrition's whey protein, but there are TONS out there.

Honestly, I can't recommend anything else. No matter what anybody says, alot of non-food supplements can put stress on the body and what will assuredly not affect someone in their 20s might cause some issues in an older body.

[Big.Jazayrli]

DHEA would probably be helpful, as you get older it tends to decline in quantity present in the body

[Huggy]

So my father has decided to get back on track in the gym. I couldn't really find any useful articles in the main page. Anyways, besides a solid diet and good training, what sort of supplements should I advice my father? Any specific brands and products would help, too.

Thanks in advance.

Well, really find out what his goals are. But yes, P Shakes and a good multi. I would 100% also reco a fish oil and a lot of water too.

[Maiden69]

Universal Pak, Omega and Flex... Getting where your old man is right now and those are my staples. Once he get going he can add other supplements. A proteing shake is always good to add extra protein to the diet.

[Black_Label]

Some sort of joint support. We young people have painful joint which only seem to get worse with age =\

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So my father has decided to get back on track in the gym. I couldn't really find any useful articles in the main page. Anyways, besides a solid diet and good training, what sort of supplements should I advice my father? Any specific brands and products would help, too.

Thanks in advance.

I turned 50 years old in Feb. I am 6' 3", and weigh 320 lbs. I celebrated by squatting 500 lbs., 10 times my age. I was low too, because the kids who are "coaching" me are national level lifters at LA Tech, and they don't let me slide just because I am old. I hit 600 two weeks ago, and am now working on 650. I never used a belt or wrapped. Now I do.

In answer to your question. I have a good wife who takes care of my diet. I use a multi-vitamin, calcium, glucosomine and chondriotin, fish oil, vitamin C. I get these at Costco or Sam's Club, or whatever is on sale at BB.com. I take ZMA at bedtime.

I like a protein shake first thing in the morning, and right after I lift. I use 100% Whey Protein from Optimum Nutrition, and add glutamine and creatine. Higher Power creatine and glutamine from BB.com have proven to be great values.

Right before I work out, I take some White Flood. I have tried many NO products, and like them, but I like White Flood best. I add creatine, glutamine, and beta-alanine to my pre-workout drink. The beta-alanine from Now Sports has proven to be a good value, once again, found here on BB.com. I sometimes use an asprin and an advil to. This makes a CAE stack with the caffeine in the white flood.

Recovery and Pain are two things an old guy really has to work at managing. After a heavy squat day, sometimes I am not fully recovered for three or four days. I usually work chest after legs, then back and shoulders, and then I do just an arm day so that I have plenty of time in between leg days. I only work heavy on legs, once a week.

Anyhow, best wishes to your father. My best workouts were always with my boys.

[ncjhak23]

I'd say definitely a multi and protein powder. I'd make it isolate because it's easier on the stomach. Then for his joints, something with glucosamine is great. Post above me sounds right on. I doubt the average dad will be lifting at those weights though.

[Pulits]

Wow, thanks everyone for the replies, I really appreciate them.

[asianstyles]

Definitely fish oil. Its a supplement that benefits ALL people, not just those who are working out.

[AKMass]

I'm 49 and I'm building back up from a health crisis a couple months ago. I've found Blue Gene and Orange Triad from Controlled Labs to fit well for an older lifter. I also take fish oil, exta vitamin C I got at Costco and whey protein after lifting.

I hope this helps.

Good luck to you and your dad.

[andrewwww]

def get a good joint supp + multi and some fish oil, i'd go with orange triad from CL..it will take him longer to recover from workout..some glutamine/creatine added to his PW shake might help