What supplemets seem effective/work well for the Elderly

[48Dodge]

This is pretty close to what I remember about it
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/artic...onin-and-sleep

As for zma, you aren't supposed to take it with calcium for best results. I tried not taking in any calcium within an hour or so from bedtime. When you first start taking it it really works well. I don't notice much effect now after taking it for a couple years. I'm doing a washout now and will start taking it again soon. About the only "supplement" that helps me sleep is going to the gym.

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[Joe Fogler]

Multi
D3
C
Fermented Cod Liver Oil
Butter Oil
Magnesium
Creatine

[howlowcanyougo]

Does anyone know if adding ground flaxseed into my suplements when I am alredy taking fish oil, overkill. I have heard that too much vitamin e can contribute to prostate cancer. Or can I just drop one and do the other. I would think that fish oil would be best but the fiber and quick energy from flax seed is tempting. Plus I am not if flaxseed helps with joint pain.

[Culican]

I don't believe that. It gives me crazy nightmares and I am groggy the whole next day. Also it knocks my kids out in about 20 minutes and they sleep hard for 10-12 hours.
Magnesium helps everyone in my household sleep.

I don't believe melatonin is a placebo either. You may be taking way to much. I bought some 3mg tablets and they would give me the crazy dreams and grogginess. Now I only take a quarter of tablet, still get drowsy, have some mildly weird dreams (instead of outright insane), and wake up feeling fine.

[Bean1871]

D3, Creatine, zinc, fish oil, flax seed (rarely same day as fish oil), and 1 aspirin if no fish oil or flax seed.

[rtamesis]

Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2, Creatinine, Magnesium/Potassium, Krill oil washed down with shake made of whey protein + coconut oil, MCT oil and coconut milk.

[JohnRoman]

I don't believe melatonin is a placebo either. You may be taking way to much. I bought some 3mg tablets and they would give me the crazy dreams and grogginess. Now I only take a quarter of tablet, still get drowsy, have some mildly weird dreams (instead of outright insane), and wake up feeling fine.

I've been trying melatonin since it was spoken of here. I think it works. It seems to help me get to sleep and sleep sounder once I am asleep. That is, I don't wake up, toss & turn as much, etc. However, it seems best for me when I know I can get 6-7 hours of sleep. If I have to get up after <= 5 hours it does seem to have a groggy effect.

I'm only taking the 1mg serving. I'm glad I didn't jump right to the 3mg although I may try it later to see.

[Slatts]

What do you all look for in fish oil? I've followed the advice of Robb Wolf and others to fish oil with high levels of EPA and DHA. I was in the Vitamin Shoppe the other day and saw liquid Carlson with 800mg EPA and 500mg DHA per teaspoon - which are about the highest levels I've seen in a fish oil product. Instead of the Carlson's I opted for the Vitamin Shoppe labeled fish oil that had the same EPA/DHA levels as the Carlsons.

[rtamesis]

Here's a good article by Dr. Michael Eades on why he believes that krill oil is better than fish oil as far as Omega 3-FA's and antiinflammatory effects:

http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/i...why-krill-oil/

[Tamara Reynolds]

I have noticed ZERO difference when I take fish oil or when I stop taking it after a long period of time.

However, I definitely notice a difference in my recovery when I am taking creatine.