Essential supplements

I was wondering what are to most essential supplements a Bodybuilder must use. There are so many supplements on the market today and according to the manufactures all of them work. (Which we all know is BU!! SH!T). What works and what is crap?????

I would say firstly a good multivit, whey protein shake, BCAA's and Creatine. I stay with the motto - keep it simple. Mostly I try to get in a good high protein diet (whole foods) cause whole foods are much more important than supplements.

Have a look at the new Muscle Evolution Mag, its ALL in there of which are essential etc!

I know it's in the Mag but I will like your personal opinions.

I find all I really need is animal pack... people might say its overrated not sure.. for me it works! when using that product I hardly get sick. I find that is the most important of anything to take. After that i'd say glutomine then creatine, i'm starting to think that Gaba is right up there. i'd then start going down the line about extra vit c and using flaxseed oil, then start using garlic tabs and apple cider vinigar tablets. also important is magenium and calcium mix what can include zink too. I take so many tablets I have 2 pill boxes for 1 day. lol...... but only a few of them are 'drugs'

Protein,glutamine,creatine and a good multi vit.....

lol... i don't concider protein an essential supplement... i concider it the ground on which you build muscle..... that comes without doubt its top of the list.....

Thanks, this is good info to have, it keeps me from wasting my money on crap that does not work.

also if you on a course of orals that is harsh on the liver id use SAMe + milk thistle, they would be the bread and butter of my cycle....

I'd say Cranberry Extract, Essentiale, Milk Thistle, 3 - 5 grams of Vit C & E, 3000 mg + Flaxseed oil and a Multivitamin are a must for me while on cycle

Animal PAk is the minimm for me. I add Cranberry, EFA's, B6, Folic acid, Legalon etc.

milktuds wrote:

I'd say Cranberry Extract, Essentiale, Milk Thistle, 3 - 5 grams of Vit C & E, 3000 mg + Flaxseed oil and a Multivitamin are a must for me while on cycle

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jackrabbit1 wrote:

Animal PAk is the minimm for me. I add Cranberry, EFA's, B6, Folic acid, Legalon etc.

pak is nice, die beste, het paar xtra goodies ook in, net jammer dis so voken duur, ek gaan maar wag vir lsj se pak voor ek weer animal sin koop, hy gaan blykbaar een soortgelyk maak, teen n beter prys.

What about adding Beta-alinine to the mix? I find it helps me push atleast a couple of reps extra on a set. extra reps = extra muscle

Hi

Is Legalon OTC?

thanks

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BB_guy wrote:

Isn't that the dude from Lord of the Rings

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you dont need supplements in order to achieve great bbing but some of them can come in very handy at given times and some of the best include whey isolate and vitargo.
as far as protein is concerned nothing beats eggwhites, you can get eggwhites in bulk and separated from the yolks at your grocery sotre

Well creatine, glutamine and multi vits play a big part in it as well...

If i was a beginner i would stick to good diet which includes a whey proetin shake such as LSJ's whey, creatine and multi vits...

BBG wrote:

you dont need supplements in order to achieve great bbing but some of them can come in very handy at given times and some of the best include whey isolate and vitargo.
as far as protein is concerned nothing beats eggwhites, you can get eggwhites in bulk and separated from the yolks at your grocery sotre

watsup with your karma bud?

haha

when going for a multi vit I choose Solgar's V2000 over anything on the market...awesome pruduct. Have not been sick once while using it!

Ewok-ZN wrote:

when going for a multi vit I choose Solgar's V2000 over anything on the market...awesome pruduct. Have not been sick once while using it!

I only use ON Optimen - Would you rate Solgar V2000 better?
Why? Pricewise?

I use optimen as the multi.
All solgar products are good. Use their MSM, Vit C (only in PCT), Cranberry, MT and dandelion as well.

These are my standard sups all year round over and above the normal proteins etc.

Best is to experiment and see what cocktail works best for you.

I would stay away form all the hype stuff and stick to the basics with some herbal goodies (MT, Cranberry etc) to promote healthy organ function, on or off cycle.

When yo on cycle just up the dose and take more splits during the day.

Probiotics is also essential for me to promote better digestion as eating is great, but if your body cannot digest and absorb the food its like ice skating up hill.
I prefer the capsule to your normal plain yogurt.

I have never tried Optimen so cant comment there.
Solgar is R180 for 60 tabs = 2months supply.
What do you pay for Optimen? maybe its worth a try!
Have any of you ever tried Vascamen? I get it from dischem for R70 and its for overall well being in males. Contains Saw Palmeto,Tribulus,Horny goat weed and a few other things.
Promotes better blood circulation, vascularity etc...I find it works like a charm!! Def worth a try...There is one for females too.

Ewok-ZN wrote:

I have never tried Optimen so cant comment there.
Solgar is R180 for 60 tabs = 2months supply.
What do you pay for Optimen? maybe its worth a try!
Have any of you ever tried Vascamen? I get it from dischem for R70 and its for overall well being in males. Contains Saw Palmeto,Tribulus,Horny goat weed and a few other things.
Promotes better blood circulation, vascularity etc...I find it works like a charm!! Def worth a try...There is one for females too.

Optimen is in the region of R200 to R240 for 90 tabs and double that for 180 tabs. I heard Vascamen is real good, like the tribulus and horny goat weed in there. Could be added benefit in PCT.