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04-09-2006, 05:25 PM
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Overrated Supplements & underrated supplements
i was wondering what do you guys think of are the supplements that are overrated or underrated.
here is some that I was thinking of (vitamin c, Zma. fish oil, tribulus)
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04-09-2006, 05:27 PM
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replies will vary alot..as everyone reacts differently
trib might do jackshiz for me but make you a monster in the sheets..etc
most underrated imo.. water 
most overrated... prolly any NO...doesnt do much but pumps
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04-09-2006, 05:38 PM
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Overated- Anyone can say something from Muscletech and BSN and sound like they know what their talking about, but HMB (Pro Preformance) did nothing for me.
Underated- Water. I noticed a difference in creatine effectiveness when I started drinking over a gallon of water.
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04-10-2006, 02:15 PM
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Underrated - Glucosamine, this supp has really helped me out with joint pain.
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04-10-2006, 02:17 PM
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Underrated - Xtend
Overrated - Glutamine
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04-10-2006, 02:23 PM
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overated- tribulus, n02
underated- glucosamine, zinc
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04-10-2006, 02:40 PM
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overrated- nitrotech...a lot of sugar and expensive for an equal or worse protein than others out there.
underrated- Glut...has helped a ton with soreness.
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04-10-2006, 02:49 PM
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Overrated:
NO products
ZMA compared to getting some Zing+Magnesium
EAAs that do not contain Tryptophane, thus are not complete EAAs
Glutamine
Guggulsterones
Theobromine unless you want to take a leak
Glycerine(this thing is 5$ per kilo, still cant believe people pay 30$ for it)
Ethyl Ester Everything
Test Boosters for strength gains
BCAAs vs single Leucine
Underrated:
GABA
Vitamin C
Forskolin
Zinc
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04-10-2006, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Bane
Overrated:
NO products
ZMA compared to getting some Zing+Magnesium
EAAs that do not contain Tryptophane, thus are not complete EAAs
Glutamine
Guggulsterones
Theobromine unless you want to take a leak
Glycerine(this thing is 5$ per kilo, still cant believe people pay 30$ for it)
Ethyl Ester Everything
Test Boosters for strength gains
BCAAs vs single Leucine
Underrated:
GABA
Vitamin C
Forskolin
Zinc
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Bump to this! I'd like to add the ginsengs to the underrated list. 
Except the test booster thing. Get the right one and you're in for a good experience.
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04-10-2006, 02:53 PM
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Overrated: glutamine and NO products
Underrated: BCAA's
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04-10-2006, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bane
Overrated:
NO products
ZMA compared to getting some Zing+Magnesium
EAAs that do not contain Tryptophane, thus are not complete EAAs
Glutamine
Guggulsterones
Theobromine unless you want to take a leak
Glycerine(this thing is 5$ per kilo, still cant believe people pay 30$ for it)
Ethyl Ester Everything
Test Boosters for strength gains
BCAAs vs single Leucine
Underrated:
GABA
Vitamin C
Forskolin
Zinc
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which ethyl ester products have u used that u didnt like?
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04-10-2006, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Fred Flinstone
which ethyl ester products have u used that u didnt like?
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I don't say they don't work. But the trend of esteryfying everything and caliming it's better is redicilious.
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04-10-2006, 05:10 PM
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Overrated Cell-Tech
Underrated Search-Tech
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04-10-2006, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by KeyHAWK
Overrated Cell-Tech
Underrated Search-Tech
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HAHAHHA
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04-10-2006, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Bane
Underrated:
GABA
Vitamin C
Forskolin
Zinc
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Why Gaba and Zinc? 
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04-10-2006, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Slated
Underrated - Xtend
Overrated - Glutamine
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Interesting. Doesn't XTEND contain glutamine?
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04-10-2006, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin Peak
Interesting. Doesn't XTEND contain glutamine?
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Indeed it does, though I am sure Slated is more referring to the BCAA/citrulline malate aspect as opposed to its glutamine content.
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04-10-2006, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin Peak
Interesting. Doesn't XTEND contain glutamine?
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And 2 grams of it, when even Glutamine supporters say you need much much more of it to see any effect
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04-10-2006, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cakedonkey
Indeed it does, though I am sure Slated is more referring to the BCAA/citrulline malate aspect as opposed to its glutamine content. |
No doubt. I just thought it looked funny.
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04-10-2006, 05:54 PM
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Underrated supplements
1. Vitamin C
2. Citrulline Malate
3. Leucine
4. Grape seed extract
5. ALCAR
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04-10-2006, 06:22 PM
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underrated: B-complex vitamins
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04-10-2006, 06:50 PM
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underrated: real foods
overrated: insert no products here
insert newest/latest/greatest fat burner
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04-10-2006, 07:01 PM
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Underrated -
Glucosamine/Chondroiton (have virtually eliminated my knee/joint pain)
Taurine/Potassium (no more cramps for me)
Xtend (recovery god it is)
Custom Protein Blends (save some cash, you know where!)
Overrated -
Animal Pak (probably the biggest rip off I've paid for)
Glutamine
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04-10-2006, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Bane
And 2 grams of it, when even Glutamine supporters say you need much much more of it to see any effect
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I really wish it didn't. It's counter intuitive to include glutamine and citrulline in the same blend if you ask me (and phosphate bond, my personal tutor).
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04-10-2006, 08:26 PM
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Overrated-
-Sesamin (Big time)
-Xtend (Taste specifically)
Agree or disagree, those are my opinions.
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04-10-2006, 08:58 PM
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what flavor xtend did you have. watermelon is great you just have to play around with how much water to how many scoops to get the flavor right.
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04-10-2006, 09:25 PM
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Overrated : muscletech of course unless you know what you are actually doing and would never touch there stuff.
Underated: PowerFULL, CissusRX best supplements i've ever used.
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04-10-2006, 09:36 PM
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Overrated : Legal Gear DHEA if you are under 30, HMB, creatine+sugar, Whey protein Isolate (thats IMO)
Underated: Grape seed, Garlic, REST, FAT, CARBS
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04-10-2006, 09:40 PM
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Over-rated:
1. Fat Burners
2. Most NO products
3. Designer Steroids
Under-rated
1. Food
2. Diet
3. Learning how to eat a CLEAN caloric surplus
4. Joint supplements
5. Corticosteroids
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04-10-2006, 10:15 PM
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Underrated:
Grapeseed extract
SAM-e/TMG (betaine)
Glucosamine+chon.+MSM (joint suppz)
Immunity suppz: Echinacea,Goldenseal,Astragalus,Mushroom mix: ****ake,Reishi,Mitake
Biotin ( when taking ala
Copper (when taking zinc)
Detoxifier (for liver and kidneys)
Bulk suppz
Vinpocetine&Huperzine A combo (nootropicz.......and Alpha GPC )
Overrated:
NO-explode
Tech anything (except Search-tech which i highly recommend......very mentabolic and NO pct necessary....WoW!)
Glutamine
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