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I am looking for a couple of vitamins/supplements/nootropics to try. I am 44 male, 6'2", 215lbs, and in decent shape. I recently had a full battery of tests done and the the only significant finding was low ferritin (see test results in "Blood Test Discussion" section). Here is a list of what I am currently taking daily:

I capsule of NOW ADAM Men's Multivitamin (for general health)
1 capsule of Controlled Labs Orange Oximega Fish Oil (for general health)
1 capsule of NOW Vitamin D-3 5000 IU (for general health - Test in 2015 showed low levels. Started taking this supplement. Results in recent test came back at 39.4 ng/mL - Range 30.0 - 100.0 ng/mL )
5mg of Tadalafil (for overall health and nighttime urination)
2 capsules before meals of Zenwise Health Digestive Enzymes Plus Prebiotics & Probiotics (for acid reflux - just started taking))
1 capsule of Solgar - Gentle Iron, 25 MG (for low ferritin - just started taking)
1 capsule of Now Vitamin C-1000 (for iron absorption - just started taking)
1 capsule of NOW ZMA (Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin B-6) (for sleep quality and general health)
1 capsule of NOW Melatonin, Extra Strength 10 mg (for sleep quality)

Ideally I would like to improve some (or all) of the following:

Quality of Sleep (I posted about this in a separate post)
Minor Fatigue (could be just part of getting old)
Minor Brain Fog (could be just part of getting old)
Anxiety (could be just part of my personality but I feel more anxious than normal lately)
Acid Reflux
Weight Loss (would like to lose 20 or so pounds...mostly in mid-section)

So should I drop anything from the list of what I am currently taking? Add something new? I am open to any ideas provided they are safe. Thanks!
 
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Vtail

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Tadalafil helps with nighttime urination? I did not know that. I'm up 2, sometimes 3 times per night. To what degree would you say it helped you?

I also had brain fog which resolved when I started on thyroid meds.
 
Thanks Vtail. It's hard to say how much the Tadalafil helps. I would say it has been minor so far but I only started it in the last month or so and forget to take it some days. I also may try taking a higher dose (maybe 10mg).
 

DragonBits

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I am looking for a couple of vitamins/supplements/nootropics to try. I am 44 male, 6'2", 215lbs, and in decent shape. I recently had a full battery of tests done and the the only significant finding was low ferritin (see test results in "Blood Test Discussion" section). Here is a list of what I am currently taking daily:

Next time you get a blood test, you should add Homocysteine, Vit B12 and HS c-reactive protein test. For general health.

Homocysteine for cardiovascular disease risk, HS-CRP for general inflammation.
 

Rock H. Johnson

Active Member
Try 1-3 grams of Taurine 30 min before sleep.

Could help with:
Quality of Sleep (I posted about this in a separate post)
Minor Fatigue (could be just part of getting old)
Minor Brain Fog (could be just part of getting old)
Anxiety (could be just part of my personality but I feel more anxious than normal lately)
Acid Reflux
 

WendyParr

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If you want to improve your sleep quality, then take melatonin. It does not go as a supplement, but a couple of times, it is worth drinking. Still, many times it isn't necessary because I don't know whether it can cause addiction or not. For weight loss, you shouldn't only take supplements but also proper nutrition. In the morning, I advise you to drink herbs, but for sleep, I recommend you to drink chamomile, it is soothing, and I think it will be easier and calmer for you to sleep. I do not know, but there may be back pain, or sometimes it can be wrong with age. It is worth taking special dietary supplements for this. Personally, I take painkillers, although I have neuropathy and have to order pills in bulk at [removed by moderator] based on herbs. Maybe you will need the type of such supplements.
 
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ClisOiv

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Your list looks really good! But routinely getting an overload of vitamins and minerals can hurt you. Too much vitamin C or zinc could cause nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Too much selenium could lead to hair loss, gastrointestinal upset, fatigue, and mild nerve damage. When taken in excess, water-soluble vitamins are removed from the body through urine. Vitamins A, D, E, and K, the fat-soluble vitamins, bind to fat in the stomach and are then stored in fatty tissues and the liver. In case you can't identify a pill, you can use https://druggenius.com/pill-identifier/. You can search using the imprint, size, name/ingredients, national drug code, color, or shape. Each search field is optional.
 
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lukas_az

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i'd add NAC for a multitude of benefits, lower anxiety in my case and less brain fog
for weight loss you can experiment with alpha lipoic acid/berberine/chromium if you suffer under metabolic syndrome (most do).
 

Graham

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I have noticed that since I have been using life extension magnesium I fall to sleep easier and sleep longer. Rhodiola Rosea helps with the anxiety also
 

Marni Moon

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magnesium, magnesium water help to sleep. tincture of mint (10-20 drops in a glass of water before bedtime), no caffeine 6-8 hours before bedtime. supplements with turmeric and ginger have a beneficial effect on the immune system and blood pressure (drink mix (drops/powder + warm water in the morning). start with more natural supplements and watch for reactions.

oh, earplugs help me 100% more! this is definitely asleep assistant :)
 
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