New to supplements

[tec_boy]

Im a student on a budget and was wondering if i should get a bag of alacen 450 (probably go half with someone) or would it be better to start with a comercial branded protein first before buying that amount. Thanks in advance

[PTinCHCH]

buy it.

protein on tap is awesome

[Beef]

don't get the commercial crap, especially if you're on a budget

[tec_boy]

thanks for the quick reply

[jimjim83]

Protein is like all supplements just because a pro-athlete puts their name on it and its in a flash container doesnt make it any better than the cheap brands.

[Hennie]

Cheap protein and some egg whites

[diamond]

Yep if you have just started taking supplements don't waste your money on anything too flash.

Some cheap whey and some cheap creatine is a good start.

And if you have a few chickens running round in your backyard then even better

[shannon]

Yep if you have just started taking supplements don't waste your money on anything too flash.

Some cheap whey and some cheap creatine is a good start.

And if you have a few chickens running round in your backyard then even better

what cheap protein and creatine would u recomend

[diamond]

We are currently doing a fairly deal on a locally made whey and a basic creatine.

http://www.shotgunsupplements.co.nz/sho ... +pack.html

http://www.shotgunsupplements.co.nz/sho ... grams.html

The guys at bodybuilding.co.nz also have a pretty good deal on a locally made whey and the reactiv range of protein has always been popular if you want value for money.

I'm a big fan of taking only a basic range of supplements when starting off and then maybe adding something different from time to time as you progress and see if you think it makes enough of a difference to warrant the added expense.

Personally i think that using supplements has helped with my own training, but everyone is different, and at the end of the day nothing beats good food, rest, healthy lifestyle and a dedicated approach if you want to really get the best results.

Daniel Hibbs, who won the overall mens physique title at the 2008 NZFBB nats takes very little or no supplements at all, not even protein powder, and he has got a giant killing physique.