Recommended SupplementsOk, everyone wants to know about the low down on supplements so here is a VERY general list of the goodies I use that actually WORK!
Men and Women Supplement Staples
· Multiple Vitamin- when eating a limited range of foods it is always a good idea to make sure you are getting enough of the right nutrients, better safe than sorry. (one per day)
· Omega-3 Fatty Acids(Fish Oil)- anti inflammatory properties, antioxidant, cardiovascular benefits, joint restoration(at least 4 grams per day, usually 4 capsules)
· Leucine- the one amino acid that triggers protein synthesis, yep…all that protein your eating and only one of the 20 amino acids trigger protein synthesis(5 grams post workout or at any meal that doesn’t include protein or at least 40g of protein)
· Green Tea- enhanced weight loss, lowers cholesterol( 300-600mg daily )
· Green Tea- enhanced weight loss, lowers cholesterol( 300-600mg daily )
· ALA- potent antioxidant known to neutralize free radicals and can reduce insulin response(100 mg daily )
· Resveratrol- anti ageing properties, reduces risk of cancer, it’s the extract from the red grape seed skin(I REALLY LIKE THIS ONE! As recommended on bottle)
· Fenugreek- lowers blood sugar, reduces cholesterol( about 1200-2400 mg per day or as recommended on bottle )
· Chromium Polynicotinate- lowers blood sugar, increase insulin’s effectiveness(can help diabetics, 100-200 MCG daily)
· Vanadyl Sulfate- lowers blood sugar, increase insulin’s effectiveness( can help diabetics, 10 mg daily with chromium to increase effects )
· Lycopene- phytochemical found in tomatoes, anti oxidant properties, possibly prevents prostate cancer( 30mg daily )
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· Creatine Monohydrate- Increase muscular endurance, increased strength, increased muscle size due to intracellular water storage ( Take 5 grams on training days pre and post workout )
· Leucine- The amino acid that triggers protein synthesis, ( 5 grams is shown to be most effective, can be taken throughout the day )· Waxy Maize- Fast digesting carbohydrate great for post workout glycogen replenishing( 25-40g depending on diet and application )
OPTIONAL
· Pre-Workout supplements- most include a stimulant such as caffeine, a vasodilator such as Arginine Alphaketoglutarate, a form of creatine, these supplements won’t do much for extra muscle mass but they are fun to experiment with, they give you a rush of energy and give you an awesome pump. I recommend Super Pump 250, NO shotgun to name two of my favorite.
· Glycerol- makes you hold water so your muscles will look fuller( 2 teaspoons daily )
· Glutamine- debatable if this stimulated GH or aids in recovery, it will help you hold a bit of water (I’ve seen people take as much as 20g but 10g is a more reasonable dose)
