Most people who take MSM, collagen or creatine separately eventually stop, not because it doesn't work, but because remembering three different things at three different times is harder than it sounds. Pete's fix was simple: put all three in the one smoothie he was already making anyway.
The problem with taking supplements separately
"I'm hopeless at remembering," Pete says. "Supplements slip my mind half the time. But my daily smoothie never does, so why not pair them together?"
It's a small shift, but it's the difference between a supplement routine that lasts a few weeks and one that becomes part of your day without you having to think about it.
Why blend them instead of taking them straight
MSM has a natural bitterness on its own, which puts a lot of people off before they've given it a fair trial. Blended into a smoothie with banana, peanut butter and coconut water, it disappears completely. Same goes for the creatine and collagen powder, no taste, no texture, they just become part of the mix.
Pete's Smoothie Recipe
Serves 1 to 2 (or 1 hungry Pete)
What you'll need
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbs peanut butter powder (or 1 tbs peanut butter)
- 1 tsp MSM
- 1 to 2 tsp Creatine
- 3 to 4 tsp Marine Collagen Powder
Step 1: Start with the base
Add the coconut water and frozen banana to the blender first. Coconut water keeps it hydrating rather than heavy, and the frozen banana does double duty, it sweetens the smoothie naturally and gives it that thick, actually-a-smoothie texture rather than a thin shake.
Step 2: Add the peanut butter powder
Stir in the peanut butter powder, or a spoon of the real thing if that's what's in the cupboard. This is what keeps the smoothie satisfying enough to work as a proper snack, not just a drink.
Step 3: Add the MSM, creatine and collagen
Add the MSM, creatine and marine collagen powder straight into the blender with everything else. This is the whole point of the smoothie, three supplements sorted in one go, no separate glasses of water, no trying to remember what you've already taken today.
Step 4: Blend and drink
Blend until smooth, about a minute. Pour and drink straight away, or take it with you if you're heading out the door.
Why this works better than taking them separately
A minute in the blender, most mornings before you've even properly woken up, or as an afternoon pick-me-up. A snack and three supplements all sorted at once.
If you're already taking MSM, collagen or creatine separately and it's not quite sticking as a habit, it might be worth giving this a try.
Try Pete's routine for yourself
MSM, creatine and marine collagen, all in one glass.
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