Vitamins and supplements

This list contains all the vitamins and supplements that I take on a daily basis. This list is what works for me (Hans). I am NOT suggesting or advising anyone to take the same supplements. The reason I share my list here is to give an example on how I went about finding supplements that work for me. 

One of the things I take daily is Cialis. Since this isn’t a vitamin or supplement it is NOT listed below. For more info please go to the Viagra and Cialis page.

I am NOT qualified in any way to even make suggestions on what it is that YOU should take.  Only you/your body can tell you what is right for you. Standard disclaimer: check with your doctor especially if you are taking medication. Some of these supplements can interact with medication. I find that http://www.webmd.com/ usually has a good overview on side effects, dosage, and interactions. I always check there before adding any new supplement. 

What I did was to add one new supplement at a time and monitor how my body reacts to them for at least a week. Some pills I tried didn't agree with me so I stopped taking them. I take all my supplements first thing in the morning along with a cup of coffee (and water/hibiscus tea to more easily swallow the pills). I also, on a regular basis, try new supplements. I will try and keep this page updated as I go along.

I selected my supplements after doing Google/Webmd research on which supplements could help with the following goals I have:

• increasing testosterone levels/libido

• lowering cholesterol levels

• lowering blood pressure

• increasing muscle performance/effectiveness

So here is the list, in no particular order. Most supplements I found are effective for more than one of my goals. As I add new ones, I will add them to the beginning of the list. This way the reader can quickly see what is new on the list.

One more thing: some of these supplements are expensive and if you add up the whole list it is a lot of money to swallow every day. But I rather pay this price then the "price" of not being healthy. For most of the supplements I could find cheaper versions (or more expensive versions!) but I selected these because I felt they were right for me.