Do you take supplements? And what would you recommend?

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  • Fitness_with_John_
    Fitness_with_John_ Posts: 13 Member
    I take Pre-Cre (A creatine before the workout) to help with muscle growth and afterwards drink a protein shake to mix in that extra protein. Of course, I'm going through a bulking phase at the moment, so before taking any of that you should make sure you really need it first.

    I'd suggest get into the rhythm of lifting then once you're comfortable and want to start going heavy go ahead and grab yourself some protein (and creatine but that's optional). If you got the extra money in your pocket, I'd also suggest post workout drinks with amino acids for muscle recovery.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,985 Member
    filbo132 wrote: »
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    The majority of supplements on the market aren't needed in the diet. Many people take them thinking they are getting a great benefit, but only a few have had good peer reviewed evidence to back them: whey protein and creatine most notably. The rest IMO, is placebo or anecdotal evidence. Very prevalent in gym culture.

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    Supplements aren't needed, but can be usefull if your missing certain key stuff. For example, if you have no tolerance with dairy and there's not many food that you like that has calcium, then getting a calcium supplement is better than not having it at all. If you can't hit your protein goal, because you are always full after a meal, than a protein shake or 2 is still better than not reaching your protein goal. The whole point of supplements is that it supplements your diet, it doesn't enhance it. It's only there to give you that little push that you wouldn't get otherwise because of personal reasons.
    Agree. But I can guarantee that most people use supplements not to MEET RDA or macro goals, but to enhance weight loss or believe that they are enhancing their health doing it.

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  • abbynormalartist
    abbynormalartist Posts: 318 Member
    It seems like creatine is one everyone agrees is useful. Any suggestions on what kind (brand) to get? Anything I should look out for? I've been avoiding it because I heard it makes you retain water and feel bloated.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    abbynormalartist wrote: »
    It seems like creatine is one everyone agrees is useful. Any suggestions on what kind (brand) to get? Anything I should look out for? I've been avoiding it because I heard it makes you retain water and feel bloated.

    For brands, I'd check out labdoor.com or consumerlabs.com to look quality testing. But creatine can make you retain some water since it draws water into the muscles. It is the one of the most proven supplements, but it doesn't help everyone. You can always try it to see if it helps.
  • belgitude66
    belgitude66 Posts: 5 Member
    whey proteines (stawberry taste) who content some BCAA days of workout, also intermitent fasting
    but be aware that noting is better that a good training routine. suplements will only help for a few % if your workouts are well done .
  • timsla
    timsla Posts: 174 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    Last week, I ran out of DHA/EPA(Fish oil) for about 3 days. By the 3rd day, I noticed that my knee was noticeably more "crunchy/creaky" Additionally, I use Glucosamine+Boswellia for general joint health.

    I get the same thing. I up my intake on squat and deadlift days
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