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What supplements to take?

goldengloves Posts: 690 Joined: 2003/09/19	2004/01/07, 11:35 PM Whey protein is the obvious choice for post workout but what other supplement (that is not harming your body) going to help me back on the muscle. I have heard to try glutamine powder or creatine if anyone knows anything else please tell me. I was also told to try out ripped fuel but I would like to hear a professional's opinion or someone who knows exactly what they are speaking of thanks.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/08, 01:16 PM At your age, you really don't need anything other than a good multivitamin and protein powder that will help you reach your daily protein requirements (if you don't get it from foods). -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
goldengloves Posts: 690 Joined: 2003/09/19	2004/01/08, 02:22 PM Would zma be a good choice? I know rest is necessary for growth im a light sleep and am lucky to get 5 hours of deep sleep each night? Im already good to go on the protein powder :)
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/08, 03:05 PM Yes, that would be a good choice if you have a hard time sleeping. However, make sure that you take it on an empty stomach...otherwise, it's no good. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
goldengloves Posts: 690 Joined: 2003/09/19	2004/01/08, 04:21 PM Say I ate a meal at 8 what would be a suitable time to take it?
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/08, 04:30 PM Preferably, a couple of hours later...but you can probably get away with taking it at around 9:30. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/08, 04:32 PM Oh, one other thing, don't consume anything that has calcium...this competes with absorption. This should also be on the ZMA label. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
goldengloves Posts: 690 Joined: 2003/09/19	2004/01/08, 07:33 PM Ok just picked up the zma. Bought it from vitamin world it is the zma brand it says not to take w/ calcium and take it 30-60 minutes before bed time. I know this is a vitamin but what exactly does it do?
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/08, 07:37 PM It helps you sleep and also recover from workouts faster. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
YodelingAdam Posts: 111 Joined: 2002/12/30	2004/01/08, 11:05 PM I'm not exactly sure how zma works but other than what rpacheco said, I think it helps do something with your testerone levels. However, I think I read somewhere that is more beneficial for people over 30. I believe the reason behind this was at our age (I'm 19 as well), our testerone levels are high already and taking ZMA wouldn't affect them that much. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong because if it is beneficial for my age group...I'm gonna get some.
dakota68 Posts: 22 Joined: 2003/11/10	2004/01/12, 07:15 PM take a good multi vitamin and high doses of NATURAL vitamin e and c,if ya cant sleep take calcium and magnesium(much cheaper and all of these are needed to keep cortisol levels down and youll save money.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/01/12, 08:26 PM ZMA does not induce sleep, it enhances the quality of your sleep, which in turn promotes anabolic hormones. Tissue repair and muscle growth are maximized during sleep, with hrs. 1-3, stages 3 and 4 being optimal. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
goldengloves Posts: 690 Joined: 2003/09/19	2004/01/13, 08:05 AM Just tried it last night I woke up earlier than usual but I didnt seem as tired and Im not as sore from my workout. Could have possibly worked?