Supplements generally have a crazy hype about them, there are so many supplements available now which all claim to make you the next Arnold! Is there any point in wasting all your money on every supplement? Well, in this video we will discuss about the supplements I have found most beneficial over the years. So, have a watch as it might just save you some dollar!
1. Whey Protein – Protein as we know is essential for the body to repair and grow muscle tissue. As such if you are getting sufficient protein from your diet then there is no need to supplement. However whey protein powder is an easily digestible complete source of protein that goes in your blood stream immediately hence starting the protein synthesis process. That is not to say you must have this supplement, like I said if you prefer eating solid meals to get your protein intake (which take longer to digest) then do that. Whey powder is very convenient too, so if you are running late, busy schedule and you don’t have the time to consume a solid meal then you can easily drink a protein shake to help you get some protein into the body.
2. Multivitamins – These are very important, please do not neglect them. I know there isn’t crazy hype and promotions about these because they won’t increase your bench or deadlift by X amount but these are essential for the. body. Multivitamins increase the protein synthesis process in the body, increase energy, improve immune health, bone health, improve heart health therefore reducing chances of cardiovascular disease, also they have been closely linked to showing reduction in stress & anxiety.
3. Creatine – This supplement has been around for ages and is one of the most researched products on the market today. Creatine is naturally produced in the body, it is converted into phosphocreatine and then stored in the muscle. This is used to generate ATP in the muscle. Creatine is shown to increase muscle mass, strength & help muscles recover quicker. It increases the hydration within the muscle cells which make them appear fuller & harder. I recommend you use Creatine Monohydrate, the simplest and cheapest form available. Take 3-5g a day but obviously if you aren’t training then I would avoid using this supplement.
4. Fish Oils (omega 3 & 6) – Again, this is an often neglected supplement but essential for the body. The body has two types of fatty acids, essential & non-essential. Essential fatty acids are required for our body through our diet & supplements as the body cannot produce these. That is where omega 3 & 6 come in, again this is a supplement which has shown to increase protein synthesis, reduce muscle breakdown and most importantly reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Omega 3 can be found in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout, it can also be found in nuts, flaxseed & chia seeds. Omega 6 is found in nuts and some vegetable oils. If you can’t consume these as a part of your diet then I suggest you take fish oil tablets which can be found in your local chemist or supplement shop.
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