MULTIVITAMINS - SAFE??
So I just recently ran out of Animal Pak and I’ve been debating whether or not to get a new pak because of the many studies I’ve heard/read of.
The news along with many magazines have stated access amounts of these vitamins/minerals clog arteries and veins and can be fatal. They advise against a Multivitamin.
I don’t believe that I lack any vitamins/minerals as I eat well and get high daily values of many of them from other supplements.
Then again when I go to bodybuilding.com everyone stats the Multivitamin as the staple supplement followed by protein powders, etcetera. I never had a problem with Animal Pak, but its not like I can see what the inside of my body experiences.
So go for more Animal Pak or leave it in the past?
thanks for your time..
July 6, 2008 at 6:47 pm
I think a lot of those studies have to do with the ‘regular job’ as they would say and not neccessarily the bodybuilder or fitness enthusiast. I’ve seen a lot of those studies and the truth is, with a well balanced eating regimen, you could pretty much cover all of your needs. However, I also have seen studies that show people who are into bodybuilding or take part in fitness activities on a daily basis, need more of these vitamins and minerals than you average person does, to aid in the process of muscle growth, recovery, and so on. Same with things as carbs, protiens, fats, etc. etc. that you see them talking about. Truth is, I have no idea what is true or not, but I do know that ever since I’ve started supplementing with a multi I have seen a major increase in my energy throughout the day. Could be phsycological, lol, but that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. I’d say to experiment with it yourself. If you want, stay off of Animal Pak for a bit and see if it effects your workouts or energy lvls and then decide from there.