I agree with whey and creatine mono as the most effective supplements. Now if the question was what has made the biggest impact to the supplement industry making it a multi billion dollar industry, I would say pre workout drinks. They may not do much other than something you can feel but that's why so many will buy those products above all else. Look at how much retail space it given to those products.
Curcumin, hands down.
Not just for bodybuilding, but for health and well being that benefits you in all aspects of life.
I have been off of the good stuff for a long time and I am really noticing its absence.
The near elimination of soreness, increased recovery, reduced joint pain, and reduction in bodyfat have always had me feeling that this supplement has drug like effects for athletes and BB'ers. Add in all the health benefits including cancer prevention (and in some case treatment for existing cancers) and this is a must have supplement for everyone. There are numerous studies supporting its effectiveness, and I have seen it work its magic in real life on myself and others, even the cancer fighting properties.
I give this stuff out as gifts to friends and families because I am such a believer.
Orchic extract. canaxithin was truely a wonder supp as well.....
The best thing I've found to date for anabolism is adding in another couple pounds of very lean beef. The first two of course were jokes for the old folks.
THx , T...
excuse my ignorance but I have never heard of that stuff. Is it something I can get at a local health food shop or does it have to be ordered?
Preworkouts certainly have brought about a ton of revenue, and over the past few years have probably seen the biggest growth in terms of products, but, even more, I would say weight loss or caffeine supplements have had more of an impact because these gave way to the preworkout segment.
If you just say, caffeine, then you have a supplement that has truly revolutionized the industry. Hell, they are even putting caffeine in protein powders and calling the protein energy drinks.
At least in the US, there is this "energy craze" and everyone wants more energy (great culture we live in, one of the most overworked nations that looks to supplements for energy, versus time off to recharge your batteries and come back more productive - think European societies), giving way to tons of supplements that are for the casual gym goer to the hardcore athlete...
My exercise science and sports nutrition professor was very clear on the whole "energy" craze. People confuse energy, which is ATP, with alertness which is what stims provide. It was a pet peeve of his, don't call it energy as a calorie free energy drink is a misnomer as no calories = no CHO/Pro/Fat = no energy.
"Stimulant craze"
I know it occurred to me as I wrote it. Should have put fad/obsession/trend/epidemic.....
I use both the capsules and the injectable. Mainly the injectable.Do you use the oral LEF curcumin or the injectable from VR Supplies on this board?
You can get the caps at any health food store. Oral bioavailability is very poor compared to the injectable, but it is still a great supplement. The injectable was a game changer for me. I cannot supply it, but nothuman mentioned a sponsor here carrying it. Check out the quote above.excuse my ignorance but I have never heard of that stuff. Is it something I can get at a local health food shop or does it have to be ordered?