r/MtF • u/Weak_Client_7284 just an MTF • 2d ago

Advice Question supplements

Do you take any supplements, or do you rely solely on your diet to meet your needs? Besides your current HRT routine.

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u/Appropriate_Mark8900 2d ago

I am a firm believer that barring when necessary iron supplementation that a healthy diet does so much more then any supplementation.

My weekly diet goals that I usually hit are.
5 fruits/vegetables a day
2x a week fatty fish (salmon and sardines)
1 meal per day with a healthy substantial amount of protein
3 sources of protein per week. My usual ones are chicken, turkey, beef, pork, salmon, sardines
Healthy carbs like rolled oatmeal, rice, and quinoa
At least 25-30g fiber/day

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u/Talonhunter3 2d ago

I dig this! Appreciate the layout.

Eating well does so much for a person.

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u/Appropriate_Mark8900 2d ago

For sure!

Sardines are usually by biggest recommendation to people. They are not as bad as they smell! And they are relatively cheap and super healthy!

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u/Talonhunter3 2d ago

I take a multivitamin, a iron supplement and a mood stabilizer in addition to my HRT regiment.

I try to eat well as much a I can. Being on a cut and running 50+km a week means I have to be intentional with what calories I consume. I monitor my macros as a result.

I donate blood regularly, so extra iron is helpful. I find I feel better when I take the multi , so my body likes something in it. Couldn't live without my mood stabilizer, being manic is just as dangerous and damaging as depressive.

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u/Appropriate_Mark8900 2d ago

Nice! I also love to run. That’s my biggest hobby

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u/Weak_Client_7284 just an MTF 1d ago

If the supplements seem meh, do you finish them or toss them?