What suppluments are "necessary"

[santiagoromero]

I have been doing research about supplements and I found out that there is a bunch of suppluments. The only one I've been using is whey protein. What is another supplement that I should invest in

[Isaac30001]

You don't need supplements. Getting your macros and calories in and training on a good program will get you more gains than any supplement ever will. Companies shove their advertisements down your throat to make you think you need to buy their product to gain muscle and strength, but that is not the truth at all. Diet and training is all you need.

[ChaosNYX]

You don't need supplements. Getting your macros and calories in and training on a good program will get you more gains than any supplement ever will. Companies shove their advertisements down your throat to make you think you need to buy their product to gain muscle and strength, but that is not the truth at all. Diet and training is all you need.

Very true. With that said: Creatine is a good supp that works for a lot of people. Especially if you get one of the good kinds. Look it up...That's the only one that I can think of that is legit and backed up by real science (not the science paid for by the guys selling it to you).

[WorldClassDBag]

None of them are necessary. Maybe a multivitamin but that's about it.

[Cshall98]

No supplements are at all necessary.

There are a few that would be that much of a waste of (you parents) money, and a few that are complete wastes of (your parents) money.

The sort of worth it ones:

Protein Powders- Buy if you have trouble hitting your daily protein requirements, but make sure the majority of your protein sources come from whole foods.

Creatine- Only worth it if you buy a cheap creatine monohydrate. Like $12 at places like walk-mart or cvs. It'll give you extra atp to push out those last few reps. Don't expect miracles though, it'll help for like 2-3 more reps or so. 3-5 grams a do, no need to load or cycle.

Multivitamen- Could save money and just keep your diet as healthy as possible, but a multi will make sure gaps in your diet are covered.

The Not all all worth it ones, (don't waste $ on these)

Mass Gainers- Eat more whole foods. If your struggling to get enough cals throughout the day then make your own mass gainers with a blender. More micronutrients and tastes 300x better than that powdered crap.

BCAA's- Unless you train fasted, it's useless

Test Boosters- Your 15, it won't do chit for you.

Pre Workouts- Drink coffee, same effect and is wayyyyyy cheaper

Fat Burners- Don't achieve anything.

[bzenunov]

I have been doing research about supplements and I found out that there is a bunch of suppluments. The only one I've been using is whey protein. What is another supplement that I should invest in

Supplements, supplement your diet. They are not necessary. You can get all the nutrients you need from whole foods!

[ErikTheElectric]

You can save your (parents) money by simply investing in more food.

[ArmyWollfff]

Pre Workouts- Drink coffee, same effect and is wayyyyyy cheaper

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Coffee is okay, but I really love an energy drink before a workout lol. That or when I don't have time to stop at 7/11 I have some B Vitamins I'll take a few of at home before I leave. Pre in my opinion is just a waste of money.

[andremoreno]

I have been doing research about supplements and I found out that there is a bunch of suppluments. The only one I've been using is whey protein. What is another supplement that I should invest in

Necessary? none
but Creatine is the best one

[Cshall98]

Coffee is okay, but I really love an energy drink before a workout lol. That or when I don't have time to stop at 7/11 I have some B Vitamins I'll take a few of at home before I leave. Pre in my opinion is just a waste of money.

True, 0 cal rockstars and some pre-workout carbs is the way to go imo

[dougefresh93]

Supplements, supplement your diet. They are not necessary. You can get all the nutrients you need from whole foods!

^this

at your age focus on eating OP

[ErikTheElectric]

True, 0 cal rockstars and some pre-workout carbs is the way to go imo

This is part of the problem.

[Cshall98]

This is part of the problem.

What problem? Whats wrong with sugar free energy drinks?

[ArmyWollfff]

What problem? Whats wrong with sugar free energy drinks?

I think he's implying there's nothing decent in them that really helps you, which he would be right, but I still enjoy them lol

[danlsann]

none

[ErikTheElectric]

What problem? Whats wrong with sugar free energy drinks?

The reason why you're still at the same body weight and are making the same posts. A 5'8, 120lb ACTIVE 16 year old doesn't need to be drinking sugar free energy drinks.

[unplugged]

The reason why you're still at the same body weight and are making the same posts. A 5'8, 120lb ACTIVE 16 year old doesn't need to be drinking sugar free energy drinks.

Haha yea what he needs is food lol. Hell i'm 5'9 186 morning weight and feel small.....

[teenguru88]

The reason why you're still at the same body weight and are making the same posts. A 5'8, 120lb ACTIVE 16 year old doesn't need to be drinking sugar free energy drinks.

Lol very true

[Cshall98]

The reason why you're still at the same body weight and are making the same posts. A 5'8, 120lb ACTIVE 16 year old doesn't need to be drinking sugar free energy drinks.

I mean I'm not trying to be defensive here but;

1. I'm not like afraid of sugar or anything, but I'm sure as hell going avoid something with 60 grams of it in a 16 oz can. That's just fkin awful for your liver.
Especially when they have sugar free options that taste just as good.

2. I used to be up at 135 pounds until I got sick a few weeks ago and wasn't able to eat a lot (or well, barely anything), leading to me losing weight I didn't want to lose.

Again, I'm not scared of gaining weight!! I don't get why you constantly think I am.

[relejia]

the only supplement you need is a surplus of calories if bulking and deficit if cutting and a few sets of micros

[ErikTheElectric]

the only supplement you need is a surplus of calories if bulking and deficit if cutting and a few sets of micros

That's not a "supplement". lol

[echambers123]

no supp it necessary bro just beneficial. Most everything besides creatine can be obtained from your diet so i guess if u wanted to use supps u could go for that and also fish oils and a good multi are also smart investments!

[Francis333]

no supplements are necessary

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[Francis333]

You can save your (parents) money by simply investing in more food.

ohait

[BlinkTwice]

Do you know the meaning of the word supplement?