Sunday, February 6, 2011

Supplements: Is it necessary?

Supplements can sometime intimidate a person. Reason being, there are too many supplements, too many information and, sometimes, too many scams. This creates an environment of caution among anyone starting off muscle building. However, the general rule is to research on which suits your body and whether or not your body can actually accept supplements. However, if you wish to know about basic supplements, here it is:

Protein - this helps muscle growth and cell repair. Especially after a workout, your body will feel the strain or pain.
Creatine - this works as an energy source for your body and as well as increasing muscle mass.
Glutamine - this helps in muscle recovery.
Vitamins and Minerals - these are antioxidants, helps in muscle recovery and protecting muscle waste.

Keep in mind, do not indulge excessively in supplements.It doesn't mean that taking more supplements will make muscle growth faster. 

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