Lets talk about some basic supplement needs for the average person. This is a good one since I see people post ridiculous info on forums and talking about their SO called cycles. They log all the stuff they are using and don’t know a damn thing about the products they use or can’t really tell if its working or not due to taking to much stuff at one time! I LOVE IT!...NOT! Let me give you the real info on what you need.
Multi Vitamins- For Nutrients
First of all everyone should be taking a multi vitamin of some kind to help their bodies out; replenishing it with all the minerals and vitamins it needs. Check out the nutrition facts on the back of the bottle to see how much you are taking in of each vitamin. For example, if your mutli vitamin has 50% next to Vitamin C that means, this supplement is giving you 50% of the vitamin C you need in 1 day based on a 2,000 calorie diet. With that info you can gear your diet to eat foods that will give you the rest of your daily value.
L- Glutamine- For Recovery
The second best supplement that is highly neglected is Glutamine. Glutamine should be taken at least 3 times a day for a total of 20-30 grams; this is the most effective dosage to feel optimum results. I would suggest taking 10 grams first thing in the morning, 10 grams in the afternoon and 10 grams before bed. This will allow you to recover better and faster from the hard training that day and allow you to feel refreshed and ready for the next day’s challenges. New Whey Nutrition makes a 554gram glutamine that has MSM in it, which will also help your joints and bones stay somewhat cushioned and more flexible.
Protein- For Muscle Mass
Next will be a large jug of protein that contains low sugar, low sodium and roughly around 24-26 grams of protein per serving. The body needs protein, and lots of it to maintain growth and recovery from a rigorous training schedule. Studies show that for best results the body needs to take in 1 to 1.5 grams per lb of body weight to promote growth and stability. So the average 200lb man should take in around 300 grams a day to grow. Divide that up threw out the day and have 6 meals with 50 grams of protein. One of my favorites is New Whey Nutrition’s Multi Pro Whey Isolate.
Weight Gainer- Only for those of you wanting to gain weight
In the off season a good gainer product such as New Whey Nutrition’s Smart Gainer would do some good. It’s high in protein and has good carbs not bad. If you choose another product make sure its somewhat low in sugar unless you’re like me and your metabolism is so fast that it doesn’t really matter. This will allow you to also take in more calories if you’re trying to gain weight, your call.
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These are just a few of the basic things your body needs on a daily basis. What sort of stuff are you guys taking out there? Let me know what it it, why you take it, and how effective you think it is. Thanks for tuning in!
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