Bodybuilding Supplement Information
Thousands of different types of supplements are sold and taken every day. Do you wonder what supplements actually benefit you the most? Needs can vary from person to person. Someone that eats lots of fruits and vegetables will not need a superfood powder. Someone like myself needs it. There are very few supplements on the market that just about everyone could take and it would benefit them tremendously.
1. Multivitamins
Everyone can take a multivitamin. No one has a diet that is so perfect that they are getting all the nutrients every single day. Thats where the vitamin comes in, especially on those days when your diet is not the best. The type of vitamins vary. You can get an organic, food based vitamin or you can get vitamins formulated for more active individuals. My top choices are:
2. Protein Powders
Protein powders contain all the amino acids your body needs to perform all its functions. Protein helps with everything from boosting the immune system to repairing muscle tissue. Supplement companies produce several types of protein powder. The most popular is whey protein, but you can also get egg, soy, rice, casein, and others. Since there are so many proteins available, the most popular proteins will be discussed in a later post
3. Acidophilus
Acidophilus is the good bacteria in the body that helps keep the immune system healty. It also helps with digestion. Acidophilus is especially important if a person has taken lots of anti-biotics in their day. The anti-biotics not only kill the bad bacteria that makes you sick, but it also kills the good bacteria that keeps you healthy and digests your food. That is where acidophilus comes in. The other good thing is the dosage. In most cases, all you need is one capsule per day with your largest meal or at bedtime. Gr8-Dophilus by NOW is a popular choice.
4. Fish Oil
Fish oil is great for everything. It helps with inflammation, bodyfat reduction, blood pressure, high cholesterol, brain function, and it can even help a person gain muscle mass. The only reason a person would not supplement with fish oil would be if they eat fish on a regular basis….2-3 times per week. Dosages vary with fish oil and can range from 1gram to 10 grams per day. I have seen and taken doses higher than that. Do your research to decide on the dosage that is right for you. Many companies manufacture fish oil. Some of the more popular include:
Liquid Fish Oil by NOW
Ultra Omega 3 by NOW
Coromega Omega 3 by Coromega
Omega 3 by Nordic Naturals
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