Best supplements for recovery?

**JitsMag** · Posted On: 9/25/2011 10:57am

I want to start training more per week, but I would like my body to function at 100% the next day rather than being fatigued. Is there a common and less chemically (or the least) supplement for this?

**The Juggernoob** · Posted On: 9/25/2011 12:36pm

Originally Posted by JitsMag

I want to start training more per week, but I would like my body to function at 100% the next day rather than being fatigued. Is there a common and less chemically (or the least) supplement for this?

Believe it or not the renergy sandwich really does work. Takes getting used to though.
All organic, no supplements needed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0K1xOcJbg0

The only reason it isnt a part of my regular routine is because I cant find almond butter over here.

**ChenPengFi** · Posted On: 9/25/2011 12:41pm

A decent read on the subject:

Ergogenic Aids

The term ergogenic aid refers to a substance that can increase the capacity for bodily or mental labor, especially by eliminating fatigue symptoms. Nutritional ergogenic aids refer to substances that enhance performance and are either nutrients, metabolic by-products of nutrients, food (plant) extracts, or substances commonly found in foods (e.g., caffeine and creatine) that are provided in amounts more concentrated than commonly found in the natural food supply. The non-nutritional ergogenic aids, including anabolic steroids and their analogues, continue to be used by athletes, but because they are nearly universally banned by sports organizing bodies (NCAA, IOC, USOC, and so on), they are not the focus of this chapter. Instead, this chapter focuses on the legal nutritional ergogenic aids, for which there is an increasing body of scientific information.

For the entire article:
http://www.healthline.com/hlbook/nut-ergogenic-aids

**JitsMag** · Posted On: 9/25/2011 2:40pm

Thanks ya'll

**AlphaFoxtrot51** · Posted On: 9/26/2011 12:22am

Muscle recovery:

Protein
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Potassium
Magnesium
Calcium

FYI, lots of water. I recommend adding Emergen-C packets to your water occasionally to prevent hyperhydration. (It takes a lot to get there, but an ounce of prevention...right?)

**Auszi** · Posted On: 9/26/2011 3:43am

Originally Posted by The Juggernoob

Believe it or not the renergy sandwich really does work. Takes getting used to though.
All organic, no supplements needed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0K1xOcJbg0

The only reason it isnt a part of my regular routine is because I cant find almond butter over here.

Link didn't work.

**KcLeo28** · Posted On: 9/26/2011 10:18am

Hello!! Have you thought of adding Whey Protein ? I do a lot of strength training and I know that once I added it into my diet a huge difference has been made. It works great if you make a shake with it about 20 minutes after your workout. A few other suggestions would be BCAA and Caffeine Powder. I get all my stuff from PureBulk.com. I know they are having a sale on the Caffeine powder too. The coupon code is CAFF20. You can save 20% off if that is something that interests you! Anyway, I hope some of these might help you!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!

**The Juggernoob** · Posted On: 9/26/2011 11:38am

Just search for Renergy sandwich on youtube.

**isol8d** · Posted On: 9/26/2011 12:12pm

Originally Posted by The Juggernoob

Just search for Renergy sandwich on youtube.

Hmm, very similar to what I blend up for a smoothie most mornings. I throw in whey protein, sometimes creatine depending on what I did at the gym. I don't eat wheat, so the bread is out.

You should be able to get almond butter from Amazon. Over here, Sam's Club sells a giant tub of Maranatha almond butter that I use.

Chemically: BCAA's, Creatine and Beta Alanine.