OTC supplements

[Prometheus615]

What brands are you guys using for Nitro, Creatine, Protein, etc. Is it safe enough to assume that Muscletech products are good and just use those? What are the best? Thanks in advance.

 

[aesop]

Muscletech is overpriced crap targeted at newbs who dont know any better. They are great supps for when you are 16 and starting your first "cycle" of creatine. They actually have a few decent supps now but the company is so sleazy with their marketing etc I am not sure how anyone would buy their trash.

 

[testi1969]

multi vitamin and whey protein and your good to go

 

[Prometheus615]

Aesop, what do you use?

 

[Nat]

Bro I would stick to the essentials. The supplement market has become a big marketing scam in my opinion.

Supplements to Use:
Protein: 100% Isolate or Hydrolyzed
Multivitamin
MultiMineral
Vitamin C
Creatine
Flaxseed (Omega 3)

There are others but these are essential.

 

[PAsfinest]

Like others said, just keep it simple. The vast majority of supplements are garbage, all you need is a multi, whey, possibly a weightgainer, and food. enough said

 

[Bomber44]

ditto

I tell people all the time to stick with with the basics. These guys that posted above are spot on. Don't waste your hard earned money on muscle tech products.

 

[shoestring]

"Creapure" Creatine is the way to go. Several manufactures use it. Pro Labs creatine is Creapure. It is made in Germany & high Quality. I like to avoid the China mystery powder as much as I can. Gaspari Super pump 250 is a great product also.

 

[Stump]

Personally I like/use Pro Lab creatine, glutamine and protein. GNC multivitamin and generic vitamin C and fish oil omega 3.

 

[sarcoplasm]

I know your looking for supplements but definitely have good quality food as your foundation. Anyone in the know will tell you that.

 

[Dusty Hanshaw]

I always have trouble when reading these threads because a lot of times the guys that answer don't really know what they are talking about. I have been in the industry for almost my entire adult life so I can tell you exactly what supps are good to buy. Give me some of your stats including age, ht, wt, years training, number of whole food meals eaten per day, goals, and how much money you are looking to spend. Most of the guys who have answered this question mentioned the basics and or pressed on nutrition which is absolutely true but tossing in a good supp program will take you to a new level.

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[PHIL HERNON]

MY TOP 6

1. LIQUID AMINOS FROM BEEF
2. TRIBESTAN
3. OMEGA-3s
4. HUMANAFORT
5. VITAMIN MINERAL
6. KRE ALKALYN

 

[PHIL HERNON]

ALSO IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT......

1. RED YEAST RICE
2. CO Q 10
3. EXTRA VITAMIN D-3 (CHOLECALCIFEROL)

 

[Ironmanpits]

Supplements can make life better... Casein protein before bed, LBA's, Good multi vitamin, Digestive enzymes, I think on average Universal brand products are a value and all come with a 30 day money back guarantee .. I like the Animal Pump for pre workout and Torrent (waxy maize) for post w/o.

 

[grasshopper]

Phil?

Phil,
what are your thoughts on ecdysterone? I remember when Fitness Enterprises used to carry a ecdysterone/humanofort product called Ecdy-Kito.

 

[dragonfire101]

RED YEAST RICE

Can be liver toxic. I use to take boat loads until I found that out.

HUMANAFORT

Which company product. There are several products called HUMANAFORT.




Tried TRIBESTAN and liked it. Seen some differance . Don't know how it compare sto similar products because it wa sthe only one I ever used as it wa sthe original in studies. I fisrt used it back in the day when Tom Platz was promoting it in his Seroius Growth Manual. That was like 1994. Stuff has been around awhile and from what I can see is still the best tribulas product.


NUTRITION OTC SUPPS

SUPER FOOD PLUS, an organic green food formula with vitamina, minerals, antioxidents etc.
OMEGA-3s (Molceular distilled) and Borage Oil, Usually buy the Vitamin Shoppe Brand.
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Usually buy Jarrow
Enzymes- Wobenzym or Jarrow eccentric coated Bromelain
Probiotics-Jarrow Formulas Jarro-Dophilus EPS or Garden of Life Primal Defense
Braggs Apple Cider Vinger
When I take these religously I feel great. It gets expensive though.

Bodybuilding OTC SUPPS

Liquid Beef Aminos, for amino acid protein Supp. Whne I take these within 3-4 weeks I get asked what I'm on.
TRIBESTAN for a tribulus product, don't use really any longer.
Kre Alkalyn for a creatine product, but don't use really any longer.

 

[Ashop]

Ive been using Platinum Labz Creatine ethyl ester and I always use SynthePURE for all my whey isolate protein needs.

 

[aesop]

Good Creatine supps:
krealkylyn
vitargo cgl
size on
Neovar (must take with carbs)

other essentials:
taurine
carnosine
EAA's
Glycerol if you are after a pump
Citrulline Malate
glycine
leucine (in addition to EAA's)
Alanine
Whey iso

Best pre workout in my opinion:
RPM

 

[Massive G]

Other than the basics of protein and creatine supps and multi vitamins which include many of the things mentioned above-most supplement protocols should be individualized based on age, experience and development, metabolism, and whether on steroids.