How To: Buying Supplements

What do you look for in a supplement? Supplements are designed to, well it's kind of self explanatory, supplement your diet. There are countless types of nutrients and vitamins that you can buy supplements for. The big ones these days seem to be derivatives of the Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAAS).

Are these, and other supplements worth buying?


The short answer, no.

Here are some things to consider when it comes to investing in supplements.

1. What are your goals?

Are you going to try burning fat, bulking up, or just staying a lean build. Some supplements will adhere to each individual need. These range from fat burners, mass gainers, or just your standard multivitamins.

2. How is your diet?

Do you get your protein? Do you get your vitamins by means of fruit and vegetables? If you are already getting your nutrients the only supplement you may want to look into is Creatine. This being because of the grotesque amounts of meat you would need to eat to get the Creatine that will benefit you.


3. Do you expect instant results?

There are no magic pills or potions. With a perfect diet, perfect regiment and perfect lifestyle - progress is still a process.

At the end of the day the three supplements that you should look into getting are a pre-workout, creatine, and a protein supplement.

How to Take Your Protein

Protein is the building block of your muscle. Not getting enough protein in your diet is very detrimental in regards to gains, for both strength and size.

The typical person looking to gain muscle and strength needs to be getting roughly .8 times your body weight in grams of protein. This can fluctuate up or down on a daily basis, as long as your close don't stress it out - eating isn't an exact science. Getting in the proper amount of protein has also been shown to reduce body fat and help lose unwanted pounds.

Getting your recommended amount of protein by means of strictly food can be both difficult and expensive.

Many turn to powdered protein, whether it be whey, casein, soy, or even fish.

Here are three useful ways to get your protein in for the day!


3. Oatmeal

Throw in a scoop of protein and some milk into your plain oatmeal and get in a good amount of clean calories with your quick breakfast.


2. Yogurt

Go with like flavored yogurts based on your tub of protein. Mixing in a scoop with a serving of protein is a great way to get in your protein without even noticing.


1. In a Smoothie

Using a blender and fruit can improve the taste and drink-ability of your protein. Pick up some milk, bananas, and mixed berries to get in your fill of extra anti-oxidants in your shake. For extra clean calories you can even throw in peanut butter and honey.

So how about you? How do you take your protein? Let us know in the comment section below.