Recommended supplements (what do you take)

[Dubble_D]

I understand that there is a large range of opinions out there regarding to the use and degree of use of supplements, from creatine and amino acids to everyday use of protein powders as supplement to aid in there daily requirements.

Just out of pure interest (rather nosey) what is your daily use of supplements and which would you recommend in being an important part of your daily diet.

For example,

Do you take an EFA and if yes, which? eg, Flax-seed over Fish oil?

Amino acids?

Multi vitamins?

creatine? new age or good old proven and tested mono?

[nate225]

I keep it simple & primarily use:

Multi, Vit C, Fish Oils, Iron (I get clinically deficient), Whey Protein (probably more of a food than a supplement), a Protein/Carb drink intra-workout.

I also use pre-workout supplements & creatine on a cyclic basis as well as Joint Formulas when my knees get too creaky! :grin:

Have been trying a few new bits & pieces thanks to the good folk at http://www.bodybuilding.co.nz :clap:

[oldfella]

Mines really basic. Have a cupboard full of tried supps but back to the basics. Tend to spend the money wisely now.

Omega 3 tabs

Vit D (no sun so great for healing)

Multi Vit

Fonterra Protein Powder

Cardiac Asprin (old person but great for blood flow)

Meat, more meat, some veg for minerals

[Gym rat]

Mine is

Balance 100%whey protein

Balance Sports Multis

Balance effercent creatine

Flaxseed

lots of vegges for minerals

Pre training coffie for a caffine kick

and for when I make yearly trip to Wellys and Aucks I buy a 5 pound tub Whey protein from overseas that would be any brand from overseas and the same for creatine I also buy any brand that is from overseas only when I make my yearly trip to Wellys and Aucks

[weener lad]

Kinda basic for me.

Whey

Kre-Alk

BCAA

Bee Pollen

Horse Chestnut (weird I know, it supports vein function)

And when I can afford a box some Gaspari PlasmaJet.

[Peachy]

Lol cracks me up how everyone says they keep it basic then go and list heapsa stuff i never even heard off (ps mainly you weener lad lol)

I suppose people take different stuff though depending on their goals

I take a multi vitamin and fish oil tablets

[weener lad]

Lol cracks me up how everyone says they keep it basic then go and list heapsa stuff i never even heard off (ps mainly you weener lad lol)

I suppose people take different stuff though depending on their goals

I take a multi vitamin and fish oil tablets

Fair enough but that's not much compered to some people. Go the mighty Bee pollen and Chestnut \:D/

[thatwaslight]

I think when approaching supplementation you should think about the most crucial windows where nutrient intake is the most important I.e:

Preworkout (Creatine mono, AAKG, beta alanine ect)

Intra (BCAA's, and other EAA's)

Post (Creatine, BCAA's+EAA's, Carbs, + Whey protein)

and as always a decent intake of vitamins,minerals and fish oil and you are pretty well covered.

Oh an of course plenty of real food! 8)

[Pseudonym]

Lol cracks me up how everyone says they keep it basic then go and list heapsa stuff i never even heard off

^ This.

Other than protein powder, I cycle on and off plain old creatine mono.

Sometimes I'll have a multivitamin, but mostly I forget about it. And if I'm feeling poorly, I'll have some vitamin C.

That's it. Wild, I know!

[Chemo]

First two arnt supps but are regular foods i use to aid my training

Meat n Veg

Oats

Whey

BCAA - Xtend or MGN bcaa

Glucose

ZMA/multivit if i get lazy with the vegies

cycling creatine, and beta alanine together

coffee

and anything else is a toy

fat burners(man wanna try yohimbine O_O), pre workout, test boosters, halodrol and novedex, etc

worth a try just for shits and giggles, but i wouldn't consider them cost efficient

just got some jack3d wasnt that impressed but it has beaten every other pre workout things ive tried.

http://www.shotgunsupplements.co.nz/ are rather generous with samples, or you can try bb.com and get a bunch of single serves.

good luck!

[Sportsgirl]

1 x multivitamin/day

10g fish oils/day

Iodine

2000 IU Vit D

Whey protein - mostly daily, to bump up protein intake

[weajo196]

BCAAs & glutamine (pre contest dieting servings increase)

creatine mono occasionally with a bita B-alanine

whey with some brewing sugar after workouts

some caffeine tabs preworkout

multi-v and some fish oil

[lynnevans]

Mine is

Balance 100%whey protein

Balance Sports Multis

Balance effercent creatine

Flaxseed

lots of vegges for minerals

Pre training coffie for a caffine kick

and for when I make yearly trip to Wellys and Aucks I buy a 5 pound tub Whey protein from overseas that would be any brand from overseas and the same for creatine I also buy any brand that is from overseas only when I make my yearly trip to Wellys and Aucks

I have also take this protein powder as a supplement and it really works………….

[Yeah-Buddy]

Protein Powder

Creatine Mono on a cyclic basis

Glutamine (usually only when restricting calories)

Fish Oil Tabs

Anything else is in my opinion not worth the cost vs reward comparison. Not saying some down help but just that food is expensive enough without adding hundreds of dollars a month on top of that.

In saying that if i spot a good deal on somthing im curious to try out i might have a go eg.. Im currently using CLA because i got hold of it really cheap and am not a bit fan of thermogenics.

[evil action]

7am- whey protein shake followed by bowl of oatmeal

9am- two capsules of flaxseed oil two multi vitamin downed by 8oz water with two teaspoons of creatine mono

11am- can of watties chicken, banana and a casein protein shake that has 3 egg whites

1pm- whey protein shake

3pm- can of sealords tomato and basil tuna downed with 8oz water with two teaspoons of creatine mono

5pm- small portion of brown rice and stir fry veges

7pm- roasted chicken breast with pumkin seeds on top and garlic, kumara and brocoli

9pm- casein protein shake two capsules of flaxseed oil two multi vit and two teaspoons of creatine mono

then i watch my body grow :pfft:

[vinnie700]

2x glucosamine/chondroitin caps

2000mg flax oil caps

1x mens multi

whey powder

and im currently taking/testing jack3d this month.

i dont really go overboard on the supplements either, just stick to the basics. ive had joint related problems in the past so thats why i like taking the joint formula. it does seem to help.

[Monarchking]

Multi-vit-healtheries

monohydrate-Eat me

EFA-nutralife

Whey-Eat me

Jack3d :shock:

cycling creatine, and beta alanine together

I see a couple of peeps stacking creatine and beta alanine. I wanted to but was like $$$.

IYO, is it more efective than just straight creatine? Ive read some good articals on it and seems quite tempting. \:D/

thinking about some L-Glute if I dial back on the cals, still reasurching.

[bob26]

i have used a heap of supplements & never really had any decent results due to poor diet.

In the past i have used fat burners, muscle builders, test boosters, creatine, nitric products. Thats just to list a few of them

Supplments now are as follow.

9 odourless 1000mg fish oil caps a day.

1 vitamin c 1000mg a day.

1 multivitamin a day.

a couple of protein shakes.

& i am now getting the best results i have ever had, just by using these and sticking to a solid 9 meal a day diet.

Conclusion - Diet is where it is at. Supplements if everything else is perfect may offer a 10% advantage at the most.. (correct me if i am wrong)

I am talking about supplements that are availiable over the counter. :pfft:

[startinfromscratch]

why hasnt anyone mentioned the bestest supp of all - test!

$ for $, beats anything on the market hands down

[CrimsonSkies]

its it true that you needa build musscle from fat first?

i take mutant mass but the stuff is terrible, if its not the case id rather take something thats not to thick

[bob26]

its it true that you needa build musscle from fat first?

i take mutant mass but the stuff is terrible, if its not the case id rather take something thats not to thick

no you don't have to get fat in order to build muscle....

it is normal even if you are eating correctly to put a little bit of body fat on while you are gaining muscle mass.

mass gainers such as mutant mass are a little bit of a over kill unless you are a ectomorph and find it extremly hard gaining weight.

[Monarchking]

And when I can afford a box some Gaspari PlasmaJet.

How hardcore is this shit man? I like the look of it but as u say $$$$$

[weener lad]

How hardcore is this shit man? I like the look of it but as u say $$$$$

It's not that bad BB.com has some good sales on it $39USD so to make it worth the postage I'll normally buy 3 boxes. Hence the when I can afford it

[evil action]

loads of glucose is the way :pfft: