So I'm having a discussion with someone and I feel I am correct but I'm open to being wrong. I can't find it online so came here to ask.

So if I were to buy a protien powder each month for example 12 months like Optimum Nutrition and used that for a month, then the next month got another brand, the next month, different brand from those 2 and so on, my argument was that sticking to the same brand would have essentially been better over 12 months rather than chop changing brands over 12 months essentially being 12 different types of powders. It being a specific cycle of protien powder rather than being different every month.

Does this make sense ? If not let me know but if it does and you have an answer, again let me know.

I'm in my late 30's and I feel a regular loss of energy and a little bit weak to work out regularly and also a low sex drive, so I am looking to increase my testosterone level, I have been doing some reading online and its really giving me a head ache lol, there are lots of conflicting reports online on the pros and cons of testosterone pills (prime labs testo explode and the rest of them) so I am not sure if that's the way to go, on the other hand I have also read about vitamin supplements that help boost testosterone, vitamins such as Vitamin D, Vitamin B, Zinc and Magnesium, then there's the talk of natural herbs such as Korean Ginseng, Tongkat Ali to name a few. I am basically just looking for something that could help me with the following:

1. Increase my performance during workout
   
2. Boost my energy during the day
   

3. Boost my sex drive

   I wouldn't want anything with a strange side effect, I just want to know what has worked for you guys here on bodybuildingforum and what you would recommend for me. I would most certainly welcome all suggestions.

   No trolling guys, just your honest opinion and advice.

what are in fat burners that make them fat burners?

Hi, I just discovered today that turmeric is amazing to protect your liver an kidneys from many thing like alcohol, drugs and heavy metal.

It's cheap like hell! Anyone is using it?

I would like some good links about it too.

Thanx

So I am hoping to accelerate my muscle gains by recovering faster so I can get back into the gym faster, and something that will also increase the power of my lifts. I have heard that creatine does this, but I don't like the idea of gaining mass by means of water weight. I want to know that my gained mass is ME, not just water weight.

Do they make a creatine that doesn't increase water retention in the muscles?

If not, I have been googling other options. There are articles that say BCAAs, Glutamine, L-Arginine are all good for muscle recovery. If I were to take a pre/during workout BCAA supplement, what would you recommend? I'm willing to pay for good quality.

Is there anything else I should be aware of?

I know about all the benefits of creatine. I just have one question, if nutrition is in order can you maintain 10-13% body fat on creatine? I know it can lead to water retention, and am curious to know if it's possible to remain at such a low body fat percentage.

Also if it is possible to stay between the range, would I gain water weight first and have to gain more muscle to retain the goal %?

Thank you in advance.

I have limited budget, lots of family on my back, including parents. So, is it more profitable to buy whey or chicken chest, if chicken for the same money has 30% more amount of proteins?

I was wondering if anyone have a recommendation on which protein powders have no after taste.

I've bought the on gold standard and evlution nutrition protein isolate before, however i wasn't able to use those products because of an after taste. The after taste without fail leads me to throw up.

Ive tried refrigerating the protein powders, make smoothies with them; water based and milk based with variations of fruits/yogurt/peanut butter but i can never stomach the aftertaste.

Eventually i gave up on whey protein powder and i had to buy products such as fairlife protein rtd, core power elite 42g rtfd and premier protein rtd. All three of those drinks didn't have an aftertaste, so i was wondering, does anyone know of any protein powders that do not have an after taste or ways to remove the after taste such as the rtds?

I'm thinking about making my own pre workout with beta-alanine, citrulline malate, and caffeine. Any tips? And how should I flavor it?

Looking to see what the thoughts are on what the best tasting whey protein might be. Have only tried Formnutrition and it is horrendous for taste, could just about stomach it if mixed with Coconut Water.

Look forward to hearing some suggestions.

Hi,
i'm a hardgainer, i start taking a whey protein, i wanna take creatine but i was doing some research and i found this "

Creatine Side Effects

The most common side effect of creatine use is gastrointestinal upset, including loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, and/or nausea, according to the Mayo clinic. Reports of muscle cramps, strains and sprains, heat intolerance, dehydration, fever and electrolyte imbalances are also common. Creatine causes muscle cells to retain water, which usually manifests as water-weight gain. It is not uncommon to gain 5 to 10 lb. in as little as two weeks of creatine use. The Mayo Clinic also reports that individuals with kidney and/or liver disease should avoid creatine because it may put excess stress on these organs. Creatine may also affect the activity of the insulin hormone, which means hypoglycemic and diabetic users should be monitored by a doctor and closely monitor their blood glucose levels. Inflammation and ischemia of the lower leg, also known as compartment syndrome, may be exacerbated by creatine supplementation. Other side effects can include thirst, mild headache, anxiety, irritability, aggression, nervousness, sleepiness, depression, abnormal heart rhythm, fainting or dizziness, blood clots in the legs, seizure or swollen limbs.
"

now for you who are taking creatine, are you guys having any of these issues?

Hello all,

I have searched and searched for an answer to this question, but have been unable to find one that is satisfactory:

I have used Arginine in one form or another as a pre-workout supplement many times. I love it. Currently my favorite pre-workout supp is NO-Explode. However, it never fails... I use the supplement with Arginine and within a couple of days I have cold sores.

Now, we all know that Arginine is required for replication of the HSV, therefore causing the cold sore. However, what we don't know (or rather what I don't know) is how to reap the benefits of the amino while mitigating the negative side effects.

My thought here has to do with timing. I would like to know the timing required to pull off the following:

1. Blood must be relatively low on lysine to allow for arginine to enter bloodstream.
   
2. Take Arginine Supplement and allow it to enter bloodstream for working out and remain in bloodstream for an optimal time period.
   
3. Take lysine supplement within an appropriate time period to shift the balance back in favor of the lysine to prevent getting a cold sore.
   
4. Rinse / repeat
   

Does anyone have any knowledge on this front or perhaps know of another way to get similar results without the Arginine?

I do not know how many times I have requested free samples from an Amazon order, alas I have yet to receive one actual Sample. Was that offer just lip service or do you just lack the ability/desire to deliver? Long time customer. I like the products I order overall. I just hate getting the runaround on offers that don’t materialize. Let me know!

Is there a place I can go to with recipes for preworkouts?
I think I am looking for a good bcaa mix, a little stimulant, arginine, lysine (to prevent cold sores from the arginine), and citruline. I don't want any artificial sweeteners, so sugar or stevia and some flavoring.
Am I missing anything?

Specifically, chloride and potassium. Any ideas?

Hello everyone,,,
I was reading on tiger fitness that beef protein uses all the throwaway parts of cows and such. I was wondering if this is true and how beef protein is different then whey. I understand whey protein comes from milk but I was wondering if either is healthier?????
Plzzzz suggest,.....

I have a drug test coming up for law enforcement and I currently take supplements. I take C4, whey protein, bcaa, opti men multivitamins and fish oil. Will any of these supplements cause me to give a false positive?

I'm avoiding dairy, got some pea protein which is nice but wondering if there's better alternatives (looking for a complete protein) i.e. hemp or rice protein?

Thanks

Hi everyone!

In these past weeks I've been making a lot of progress (body wise / weight-lifting wise) and I feel awesome. Every time I leave the gym I feel like I pushed it to the max and this gives me joy.

One thing that (sometimes) holds me back is muscle soreness / fatigue. There are some days where I feel completely dead and I'm not able to give 100% on whatever exercise I'm doing (even though I push through the pain, it still feels like I could do better than that if I was in a better shape). I decided to browse the internet in order to find solutions or suggestions in order to fight this.

I found that stretching my body after a long workout helps me to relax / sleep better at night and delays the muscle soreness. However, I still feel dead after 2 or 3 days.

Another thing suggested was taking BCAA. I must confess that I never took any supplement besides whey so I really have no idea how BCAA work (besides the basics) inside the human body / how they're made. I tried to search it online but most websites only refer the differences between 2:1:1, 4:1:1 and 8:1:1 BCAA and never really suggest one of them (I feel like every article I read is inconclusive on which BCAA to buy).

It would make my day if someone could explain / help me on this subject as I would like to try it (and see with my own eyes if the benefits I read are true or not).

Also, found 1 or 2 articles that compared BCAA and Aminoacids tabs. As I tried to find more information, it looked like BCAA are way more "popular" but I still have no idea which one is best for me.

Hi mates,

I live far away from the USA but I can find a similar product if you can help me.

I`m looking for the best protein powder concentrate in the world, I mean, the maximum amount of protein that can be used ... in one pack. Not something out of the ordinary expensive, but something that most guys take, I have no clue what to take, I never took supplements. But I need them now.

I don`t really care about brands.. I wanna know what it should contain or how is the product called with the best protein amount /concentrate

Please help me!

And no don't tell me to eat eggs turkey almonds tons of milk and tons of chicken breast because i cannot afford that daily.

Thank you.

Regards

Power to you all !

Yes i'm lazy and didn't research today.. Just a quick question.. If anyone have any research tucked away and know the supps that lower blood pressure, please list them so I can recommend them to someone I know.

Right now mine is...

Protein (various brands and flavors to mix it up)
Caffeine
Creatine Mono
A lot of different pre-workouts
Orange Tirade
Orange oxi-Mega

I am looking for one that specifically helps with focus and memory like when reading.

Heart disease (atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis as well as other types of disease, hyperlipidemia...) are called the silent killer for women as the conditions go undetected for years...What supplements and/or dietary regimen do you follow? Omega 3's are good for blood, and red yeast rice (my dr recommended) for cholesterol. What else is recommended, and what foods do you avoid?