Supplements?!
jessicabeacom
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Do I need supplements to be gaining muscle in the best possible way?
Do I need creatine?
Amino acids?
Whey protein?
What supplements do you take? If any
My diet is protein packed
Do I need creatine?
Amino acids?
Whey protein?
What supplements do you take? If any
My diet is protein packed
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If you're already meeting your protein goal, then you don't need to be using protein shakes, although creatine (creapure specifically) I do recommend to gain muscle and strength.0
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I'd only recommend whey, if you don't get enough protein already from your diet and/or enjoy it.
I've tried creatine and it did absolutely nothing for me - I've heard there is a percentage of people who do not get any benefit from it and I must be one of them - others rave about it, so I'm not sure on that one.
BCAAs, IMO are a waste of money - again, they are just protein.
I use whey but I count it as food not a supplement. The supplements I take are, omega3 capsules (I don't eat enough fish), multi-vit, iron, calcium, evening primrose and magnesium.
The only ones I'd recommend are the fish-oil and multi-vit. The rest are more personal, you need to see where your own diet falls short and what you feel you need.0 -
Thanks for your input guys
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Creatine Monohydrate is the way to go, make sure to get (micronized) as it mixes much nicer! You can get 1000g which is 200 servings for less than $20.
I take a multi-vit, Omega 3's, and Vitamin D3.
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I'd only recommend whey, if you don't get enough protein already from your diet and/or enjoy it.
I've tried creatine and it did absolutely nothing for me - I've heard there is a percentage of people who do not get any benefit from it and I must be one of them - others rave about it, so I'm not sure on that one.
BCAAs, IMO are a waste of money - again, they are just protein.
I use whey but I count it as food not a supplement. The supplements I take are, omega3 capsules (I don't eat enough fish), multi-vit, iron, calcium, evening primrose and magnesium.
The only ones I'd recommend are the fish-oil and multi-vit. The rest are more personal, you need to see where your own diet falls short and what you feel you need.
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iain_macfarlane wrote: »I'd only recommend whey, if you don't get enough protein already from your diet and/or enjoy it.
I've tried creatine and it did absolutely nothing for me - I've heard there is a percentage of people who do not get any benefit from it and I must be one of them - others rave about it, so I'm not sure on that one.
BCAAs, IMO are a waste of money - again, they are just protein.
I use whey but I count it as food not a supplement. The supplements I take are, omega3 capsules (I don't eat enough fish), multi-vit, iron, calcium, evening primrose and magnesium.
The only ones I'd recommend are the fish-oil and multi-vit. The rest are more personal, you need to see where your own diet falls short and what you feel you need.iain_macfarlane wrote: »I'd only recommend whey, if you don't get enough protein already from your diet and/or enjoy it.
I've tried creatine and it did absolutely nothing for me - I've heard there is a percentage of people who do not get any benefit from it and I must be one of them - others rave about it, so I'm not sure on that one.
BCAAs, IMO are a waste of money - again, they are just protein.
I use whey but I count it as food not a supplement. The supplements I take are, omega3 capsules (I don't eat enough fish), multi-vit, iron, calcium, evening primrose and magnesium.
The only ones I'd recommend are the fish-oil and multi-vit. The rest are more personal, you need to see where your own diet falls short and what you feel you need.
BCAA's are not protein0 -
iain_macfarlane wrote: »iain_macfarlane wrote: »I'd only recommend whey, if you don't get enough protein already from your diet and/or enjoy it.
I've tried creatine and it did absolutely nothing for me - I've heard there is a percentage of people who do not get any benefit from it and I must be one of them - others rave about it, so I'm not sure on that one.
BCAAs, IMO are a waste of money - again, they are just protein.
I use whey but I count it as food not a supplement. The supplements I take are, omega3 capsules (I don't eat enough fish), multi-vit, iron, calcium, evening primrose and magnesium.
The only ones I'd recommend are the fish-oil and multi-vit. The rest are more personal, you need to see where your own diet falls short and what you feel you need.iain_macfarlane wrote: »I'd only recommend whey, if you don't get enough protein already from your diet and/or enjoy it.
I've tried creatine and it did absolutely nothing for me - I've heard there is a percentage of people who do not get any benefit from it and I must be one of them - others rave about it, so I'm not sure on that one.
BCAAs, IMO are a waste of money - again, they are just protein.
I use whey but I count it as food not a supplement. The supplements I take are, omega3 capsules (I don't eat enough fish), multi-vit, iron, calcium, evening primrose and magnesium.
The only ones I'd recommend are the fish-oil and multi-vit. The rest are more personal, you need to see where your own diet falls short and what you feel you need.
BCAA's are not protein
Please explain how a branched chain amino acid is not protein, thanks.
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You just need roids.0
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I just take protein shakes if I don't meet my goal. Otherwise I take nothing0
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I take serious mass gainer by ON as well as a good creatine monohydrate, BCAAs, and the muscle pharm combat protein for after workouts. Make sure you're diet is carb heavy.0
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No need to supplement protein if you're getting enough already. Not sure why you would think otherwise.
I've never tried Creatine, but it's pretty harmless and clearly some folks say it makes a big difference. My husband takes it.
I use protein powder, a multi-vitamin (which is basically buying pee, but whatever), and a preworkout, because this girl needs an energy boost while lifting at 4:45 in the morning.
None of it is required. If you're seeing results without supplements, there's really no reason to add them unless you want to.0 -
iain_macfarlane wrote: »iain_macfarlane wrote: »I'd only recommend whey, if you don't get enough protein already from your diet and/or enjoy it.
I've tried creatine and it did absolutely nothing for me - I've heard there is a percentage of people who do not get any benefit from it and I must be one of them - others rave about it, so I'm not sure on that one.
BCAAs, IMO are a waste of money - again, they are just protein.
I use whey but I count it as food not a supplement. The supplements I take are, omega3 capsules (I don't eat enough fish), multi-vit, iron, calcium, evening primrose and magnesium.
The only ones I'd recommend are the fish-oil and multi-vit. The rest are more personal, you need to see where your own diet falls short and what you feel you need.iain_macfarlane wrote: »I'd only recommend whey, if you don't get enough protein already from your diet and/or enjoy it.
I've tried creatine and it did absolutely nothing for me - I've heard there is a percentage of people who do not get any benefit from it and I must be one of them - others rave about it, so I'm not sure on that one.
BCAAs, IMO are a waste of money - again, they are just protein.
I use whey but I count it as food not a supplement. The supplements I take are, omega3 capsules (I don't eat enough fish), multi-vit, iron, calcium, evening primrose and magnesium.
The only ones I'd recommend are the fish-oil and multi-vit. The rest are more personal, you need to see where your own diet falls short and what you feel you need.
BCAA's are not protein
Please explain how a branched chain amino acid is not protein, thanks.
Protein is compromised of 9 Amino Acids, 3 of which are Luecine, Iso-Luecine, and Valine a.k.a BCAA. BCAA are just a part of the building blocks to make whole protein chains.
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iain_macfarlane wrote: »iain_macfarlane wrote: »I'd only recommend whey, if you don't get enough protein already from your diet and/or enjoy it.
I've tried creatine and it did absolutely nothing for me - I've heard there is a percentage of people who do not get any benefit from it and I must be one of them - others rave about it, so I'm not sure on that one.
BCAAs, IMO are a waste of money - again, they are just protein.
I use whey but I count it as food not a supplement. The supplements I take are, omega3 capsules (I don't eat enough fish), multi-vit, iron, calcium, evening primrose and magnesium.
The only ones I'd recommend are the fish-oil and multi-vit. The rest are more personal, you need to see where your own diet falls short and what you feel you need.iain_macfarlane wrote: »I'd only recommend whey, if you don't get enough protein already from your diet and/or enjoy it.
I've tried creatine and it did absolutely nothing for me - I've heard there is a percentage of people who do not get any benefit from it and I must be one of them - others rave about it, so I'm not sure on that one.
BCAAs, IMO are a waste of money - again, they are just protein.
I use whey but I count it as food not a supplement. The supplements I take are, omega3 capsules (I don't eat enough fish), multi-vit, iron, calcium, evening primrose and magnesium.
The only ones I'd recommend are the fish-oil and multi-vit. The rest are more personal, you need to see where your own diet falls short and what you feel you need.
BCAA's are not protein
Please explain how a branched chain amino acid is not protein, thanks.
Protein is compromised of 9 Amino Acids, 3 of which are Luecine, Iso-Luecine, and Valine a.k.a BCAA. BCAA are just a part of the building blocks to make whole protein chains.
Nice googling. Sorry, branched chain amino acids are proteins that I can find quite enough of in my diet and will remain so until such time as I'm an elite athlete and need to differentiate or suddenly develop a need to waste money. (Neither of which seem likely in the near future)
Would it be preferable if I recommended a series of expensive supplements she does not need to OP?
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iain_macfarlane wrote: »iain_macfarlane wrote: »I'd only recommend whey, if you don't get enough protein already from your diet and/or enjoy it.
I've tried creatine and it did absolutely nothing for me - I've heard there is a percentage of people who do not get any benefit from it and I must be one of them - others rave about it, so I'm not sure on that one.
BCAAs, IMO are a waste of money - again, they are just protein.
I use whey but I count it as food not a supplement. The supplements I take are, omega3 capsules (I don't eat enough fish), multi-vit, iron, calcium, evening primrose and magnesium.
The only ones I'd recommend are the fish-oil and multi-vit. The rest are more personal, you need to see where your own diet falls short and what you feel you need.iain_macfarlane wrote: »I'd only recommend whey, if you don't get enough protein already from your diet and/or enjoy it.
I've tried creatine and it did absolutely nothing for me - I've heard there is a percentage of people who do not get any benefit from it and I must be one of them - others rave about it, so I'm not sure on that one.
BCAAs, IMO are a waste of money - again, they are just protein.
I use whey but I count it as food not a supplement. The supplements I take are, omega3 capsules (I don't eat enough fish), multi-vit, iron, calcium, evening primrose and magnesium.
The only ones I'd recommend are the fish-oil and multi-vit. The rest are more personal, you need to see where your own diet falls short and what you feel you need.
BCAA's are not protein
Please explain how a branched chain amino acid is not protein, thanks.
Protein is compromised of 9 Amino Acids, 3 of which are Luecine, Iso-Luecine, and Valine a.k.a BCAA. BCAA are just a part of the building blocks to make whole protein chains.
Nice googling. Sorry, branched chain amino acids are proteins that I can find quite enough of in my diet and will remain so until such time as I'm an elite athlete and need to differentiate or suddenly develop a need to waste money. (Neither of which seem likely in the near future)
Would it be preferable if I recommended a series of expensive supplements she does not need to OP?
1. I didn't google, I happen to take in interest in nutrition and supplements.
2. I simply answered your question
3. I never advised them to take BCAA's. I have the same feeling as you in regards to supplements.
FYI - Layne Norton, Alan Aragon, Lyle McDonald are a few guys I like to constantly follow. I guess you can consider them my "google."0 -
Yes, me too.
Seems like you know your stuff - my question was for the guy picking holes in what I was saying.
I find, for me (and also most beginners) BCAAs are an unnecessary supplement pushed by stores/magazines etc. I was once advised in holland and barrat, while looking for a protein juice, to buy this 'it has BCAAs so you don't need protein' - product had 3g BCAAs. Very irritating as someone going in there, not up on nutrition, would just be buying themselves expensive fruit juice - pet peeve
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I have whey & oats if I need a quick breakfast shake
whey for after workouts and 2 BCAA pills
casein before bed.
3 ON mens multivitamins a day
3 Musclepharm fish oil pills a day
5g of Creatine Micronized daily
and I just started taking Animal Flex for my joints0 -
1. Multivitamin
2. Fish Oil
3. Glucosamine/Condrotin
4. Whey Protein
5. Fiber Supplement0 -
take a whey protein if you need the extra protein, great for having immediately post workout. and also take creatine (micronised), you don't need anything else0
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Not to steal this thread from the OP but what's everyone's thoughts about pre-workouts?0
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Creatine works well for me.
Take whey/dextrose/maltodextrin for preworkout and postworkout shake. I am in the camp that believes fast digesting carb and protein post workout helps recovery.
Whey/dextrose/maltodextrin are counted as meals for me, not supplements.0
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