Opinion on best supplement

[goat]

wht do u guys feel is the best supplement for gaining muscle strength and mass, not weight gainer. I know most like creatine just name a few others.

[bics56]

I would say protein...it is hard to take in 1.5 grams per pound you wiegh with just food.

[getfit]

mmmmmmmmm FOOD!

[Jinkies]

Do we even need a supplement section of the forum anymore? the obvious answer to everything is eat more.

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

wht do u guys feel is the best supplement for gaining muscle strength and mass, not weight gainer. I know most like creatine just name a few others.Creatine will not do anything for muscle gain. Calories will. Good supplements are, however:

Creatine Monohydrate
Protein Powder
Glucosamine
Fish Oil
Multi
Food

[Natetaco]

How will creatine not do anything?

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

I didn't say it won't do anything. Creatine does not contain any calories. Calories = muscles.

[DGabe24]

In order of most important:
Food
Routine
Extra supplements...now if you have the above 2 down to a T.. I would STRONGLY suggest

Scivation Xtend, I worked out my legs for an hour and half last night with 20 rep squats and woke up this morning with no muscle soreness. I am still shocked. Really the best supplement I ever bought. I have tried ETS, and many other muscle recoveries, this is hands down superior.

[Natetaco]

I didn't say it won't do anything. Creatine does not contain any calories. Calories = muscles.

yeah ok. creatine has been proven to help muscle growth, im sure you know that. Just because you eat a lot of calories doesnt mean your muscles are going to grow.

[BG5150]

yeah ok. creatine has been proven to help muscle growth, im sure you know that. Just because you eat a lot of calories doesnt mean your muscles are going to grow.
Let's put it this way: you won't put on more muscle with creatine if you don't eat more.

In a nutshell, creatine allows you to work out longer. Thus allowing for more tearing down or the muscle. Therefore, allowing for more growth, provided those torn-down muscles are fed properly.

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

creatine has been proven to help muscle growthThen you don't know what creatine's function in the body is.



Let's put it this way: you won't put on more muscle with creatine if you don't eat more.

In a nutshell, creatine allows you to work out longer. Thus allowing for more tearing down or the muscle. Therefore, allowing for more growth, provided those torn-down muscles are fed properly.Yeah. It allows your muscles to work harder in short bursts. Muscle growth ultimately comes down to how many calories you consume. Muscles are not made of air, as Built always says.

[chris mason]

In order of most important:
Food
Routine
Extra supplements...now if you have the above 2 down to a T.. I would STRONGLY suggest

Scivation Xtend, I worked out my legs for an hour and half last night with 20 rep squats and woke up this morning with no muscle soreness. I am still shocked. Really the best supplement I ever bought. I have tried ETS, and many other muscle recoveries, this is hands down superior.

I respect your opinion but if you found Xtend(TM) to work that well it indicates to me you were not consuming enough protein or vitmain B in your diet. The product has no real ergogen just a collection of amino acids more or less:

Xtend™ is a precise, scientific blend of Energy Aminos™ consisting of the proven 2:1:1 ratio of Branched Chain Amino Acids (L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine), Glutamine, Citrulline Malate, and Vitamin B6 that will give you the energy you need to maximize your training while enhancing recovery at the same time. Xtend™ is a precise, scientific blend of Energy Aminos™ consisting of the proven 2:1:1 ratio of Branched Chain Amino Acids (L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine), Glutamine, Citrulline Malate, and Vitamin B6 that will give you the energy you need to maximize your training while enhancing recovery at the same time. The advanced components in Xtend have been scientifically proven to help: Speed Recovery. Enhance ATP production and promote cell volumization. Decrease muscle breakdown and cortisol levels. Avoid fatigue by blocking entry of fatigue-inducing tryptophan into the brain. Increase protein synthesis, immune function and digestive health. Promote vasodilation which can lead to better assimilation and absorption of protein. Elevate growth hormone levels. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 2 Scoops (11.5 grams) Servings Per Container: 90 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Vitamin B6 (as Pyroxidine HCl) 10 mg 167% L-Leucine 3.5 g † L-Glutamine 2.5 g † L-Isoleucine 1.75 g † L-Valine 1.75 g † Citrulline Malate 1 g † * Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value Not Established. Ingredients: L-Leucine, L-Glutamine, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine, Citrulline Malate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Pyridoxine HCl, Red #40, Blue #1

[DGabe24]

Well I can consistently consuming 250g of protein or more, and at 172lbs I would say that is sufficient. However, you may be correct that I am not consuming sufficient amount of vitamin B. Either way this stuff has really come through for me, but dont worry Chris, my ETS purchases have stopped but I may become a new Nitrean addict :evillaugh