Supplements - what works and what doesn't?

AverageUkDude

An excellent video on this:
http://youtu.be/9KufDQGaXHw

RECowgill

The only supplements I've ever tried are whey protein, creatine monohydrate, omega3 and fish oil pills. I've been wondering whether I should expand this, try something else. Given the trusted advice I see here, I won't waste my money. :happy:

Ophidion

Don't waste your money.

Weigh and log your food accurately, stick to a reasonable caloric deficit, exercise (preferably including some strength training), rest, repeat and be patient.

90% of supplements only contribute 1% or less overall fitness or weight loss. So if one lost 10lbs then, one tenth of a pound can be attributed to it.

Supplements that do work based on scientific research: whey protein, creatine, BCAA's and fish oil.

Best advice is maybe listen to the advice on this thread as this guy tends to be like this....

AlteredSkates

Don't waste your money.

Weigh and log your food accurately, stick to a reasonable caloric deficit, exercise (preferably including some strength training), rest, repeat and be patient.

90% of supplements only contribute 1% or less overall fitness or weight loss. So if one lost 10lbs then, one tenth of a pound can be attributed to it.

Supplements that do work based on scientific research: whey protein, creatine, BCAA's and fish oil.

Best advice is maybe listen to the advice on this thread as this guy tends to be like this....

I wouldn't trust this guy!! He is just out to make money :noway: (Dr Oz I mean)

ripperjack369

I have never watched doctor oz so I cant comment there but here are the supplements I take:

Gnc 100% whey protein
Gnc creatine monohydrate
Gnc sport multivitamin
Optimum Nutrition serious mass
Musclepharm assault

so far with this combination I have gained about 2 or 3 pounds in 1 month so I would say they are working well.

krokador

If you want to know what a supplement does, head over to Examine.com[/ulr] and look it up. They have really well-summarized tables at the end of most of the popular sections saying just how accurate the claims are. It's my go-to when I'm looking to show my mom she shouldn't buy into all the crazy doctor Oz fads xD

However, I think the green tea extract (or was it red pepper?, Both?) helps a wee bit with apetite control, which, for certain people can be a huge help in not, well, being hungry all the time.

Otherwise, stick to whey, bcaa's, creatine and fish oils, like most other people said. If you workout in the AM and need a lil pick me up, caffeine of sorts might help (but I would adivse to cycle it.). Some preworkouts also provide that lil extra kick to push yourself if you have a hard time dragging your butt around. It won't make you magically lose fat, though.

ninerbuff

90% of supplements only contribute 1% or less overall fitness or weight loss. So if one lost 10lbs then, one tenth of a pound can be attributed to it.

Supplements that do work based on scientific research: whey protein, creatine, BCAA's and fish oil.

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BCAAs are certainly effective, but there's no science to support the use of BCAAs in those who are already getting more than abundant dosage between foods and whey. The most promising research actually had the participants taking BCAAs in a fasted state if I recall correctly.

Makes sense since I do a form of IF.

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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition