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    animal pak vs opti-men

    I'm almost out of animal pak multi's and I'm considering taking on opti-men. I've been using animal pak for a while but I think opti-men might be better because it's cheaper for more servings, less pills and seems to have a good list of ingredients......anyone try both and have an opinion or recommend another multi? thanks!
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    If you really want to go cheaper I would look into Universal Univite. Other than that 2 other options I've taken and would recommend are Controlled Labs Orange Triad and Gaspari Anavite, both of which are less pills and also come in powdered versions.
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    Originally Posted by TrainerTone View Post
    If you really want to go cheaper I would look into Universal Univite. Other than that 2 other options I've taken and would recommend are Controlled Labs Orange Triad and Gaspari Anavite, both of which are less pills and also come in powdered versions.
    This. Orange triad is by far one of the best multis available with added joint support
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    Originally Posted by thebencher900lb View Post
    This. Orange triad is by far one of the best multis available with added joint support
    Price isn't too big an issue but I just don't want to pay more for an inferior product, I'll check out the Orange Triad tho, do you think it's still worth taking fish oil if I go with this since it's inclusive of joint support?
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    Yes still take our fish oil, joint support is not its only benefit
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    I don't think there is a better multi than pak..with that said if your looking for more cost effective options univite, multi v, inner armour blue line multi, all solid options
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    I believe Orange Triad and Aninal Pak are the best multis available on the market. If it's an issue with money, then sure, go with Opti-men. If not and you want one of the best and quality multis on the market, OT or Animal Pak are your best bet.
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    Originally Posted by derrickt94 View Post
    Price isn't too big an issue but I just don't want to pay more for an inferior product, I'll check out the Orange Triad tho, do you think it's still worth taking fish oil if I go with this since it's inclusive of joint support?
    Yes I would recommend to still take fish oil. If you go with Orange Triad you can just keep it all in the Controlled Labs family and check out their Orange Oximega which is a highly recommend product.
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    anyone of these mentioned would be good. i would say to also look at vita stack by allmax.
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    thanks for the suggestions everyone, I'm gonna go with Triad, lucky for me if you buy red acid reborn by controlled labs ($5 more than triad) you get a full size of orange triad for free, might try that oximega too once my fish oil runs out
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    if youre looking at a one tab multi, MET-Rx.
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    Originally Posted by derrickt94 View Post
    thanks for the suggestions everyone, I'm gonna go with Triad, lucky for me if you buy red acid reborn by controlled labs ($5 more than triad) you get a full size of orange triad for free, might try that oximega too once my fish oil runs out
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    Originally Posted by derrickt94 View Post
    I'm almost out of animal pak multi's and I'm considering taking on opti-men. I've been using animal pak for a while but I think opti-men might be better because it's cheaper for more servings, less pills and seems to have a good list of ingredients......anyone try both and have an opinion or recommend another multi? thanks!
    If you want the best, go Animal Pak. I try almost everything, I always end up back at the pak. Your body knows the difference. (With that said. I haven't tried Orange Triad. I will purchase soon. There seem to be many who swear by it.)
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    Originally Posted by derrickt94 View Post
    I'm almost out of animal pak multi's and I'm considering taking on opti-men. I've been using animal pak for a while but I think opti-men might be better because it's cheaper for more servings, less pills and seems to have a good list of ingredients......anyone try both and have an opinion or recommend another multi? thanks!
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    Originally Posted by BornFat View Post
    Your body knows the difference.
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    I would never buy pak, but if I had them on hand already then I would definitely take just one packet per day instead of the recommended two packets.
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    I've never used Animal-Pak but I definitely got sick a lot less after I started taking Opti-Men, though it could have just been my body finally getting used to living in dirty ass Beijing or how I started working out again and generally living healthier when I started taking it.
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