Supplements, do they actually work?

**LI GUY 1** · Posted On: 9/24/2007 1:45pm

I am going to start taking vitamin C now, I think M&F even reccommend taking some preworkout? Either way I see lifting forums all say its good stuff specifically for lifting.

**gdel** · Posted On: 9/24/2007 2:09pm

Im young, like 17, does it matter if i take supplements or not, im thinking of getting some vitamin c.

**Teh El Macho** · Posted On: 9/24/2007 2:25pm

Supplements can get expensive, so first, make sure you eat well. Then worry about supplements ;)

A good way to start is to make sure you take a good multi like Centrum DAILY... and all assuming you are eating well.

**Alundra** · Posted On: 9/27/2007 7:59pm

Originally Posted by gdel

Im young, like 17, does it matter if i take supplements or not, im thinking of getting some vitamin c.

be carefull with vitamin c

overdose and you get diarrhea LOL!! ;)

**Uri Shatil** · Posted On: 9/27/2007 8:37pm

Originally Posted by gdel

Im young, like 17, does it matter if i take supplements or not, im thinking of getting some vitamin c.

I read a GREAT article on this recently. I think it was my wrestling coach who sent it to me... but I decided to "open" instead of "save as." I'll try to find it for you.

**Uri Shatil** · Posted On: 9/27/2007 8:37pm

http://www.brooklinewrestling.com/forms/

There. Click on the top one- Article on Supplements for teams.

**kutt3r** · Posted On: 10/03/2007 10:59am

Good link Uri, I would agree with what they are saying.
For me: Creatine is #1 if you are eating well, I prefer the ester over the Monohydrate as there is no loading, and I always had bathroom issues loading creatine for some reason...

I too am using NoExplode, but I think I am going to switch it up as it is not giving me what I want and to me the logic of putting a NO in with caffine is kind of purpose defeating (i do not get a pump, going to try Arginine on its own, supposedly works just as well)

BCAA's are always good and I take those as well as vit c and a multi to SUPPLIMENT my 5-6 meals a day.

Protien is always good IF you need it, figure out what your goals are and how much protien you need, if you cannot get it through food then pick up a meal replacement/protien shake depending on your needs. ie do you need carbs too or just protien

#1 rule EAT after your work out, with in 1/2 hr (up to 90mins, but I like the 1/2hr rule for me so I dont get lazy) you need CARBS & PROTIEN after you work out so dont take just a protien shake.

**partyboy** · Posted On: 10/03/2007 11:12am

Originally Posted by Teh El Macho

Supplements can get expensive, so first, make sure you eat well. Then worry about supplements ;)

Betancourt Glutamine High-C...

NOXPLODE...

Triple Boost...

BCAA Plus...

zinc supplements (30mg)...

Centrum...

Holy-freakin' bankroll, batman.

I'm sure most of us would love to take all these, but I even had to give up most of my protein supp's because i'm flat-ass broke.

**Teh El Macho** · Posted On: 10/03/2007 2:34pm

Originally Posted by partyboy

Holy-freakin' bankroll, batman.

I'm sure most of us would love to take all these, but I even had to give up most of my protein supp's because i'm flat-ass broke.

It ain't cheap, I know :( My g/f and I are actually doing some number crunching to adjust our budget. When push come to shove (is that how the expression is?), we may just buy enough of that for 4 days a week, or 2.5 weeks (7 days a week.)

When on a budget, the minimum should be a centrum and glutamine whenever possible.

**juszczec** · Posted On: 10/03/2007 2:40pm

I take a multi vitamin (Centrum, although I've read Centrum Silver is better) and 1g vitamin C after I work out.

Other than that, the body does what I need it to do so I don't fool with anything else.