
Originally Posted by
Times Roman
Good question. You are asking the same question all of us have asked at one point in time or another. I've been doing this along time mate. At one point in time, pretty much had taken all the supplements. And seen few net benefits. There are some that provide benefits, but also pose questionable sides, which I avoid. Overall, I would have to say keep it simple. Supplements are a poor substitute for having a nutritious diet consisting of whole, unprocessed foods and avoiding chemicals of questionable repute. The very best possible thing you can do is to understand your TDEE, and if you want to gain, then consistently eating significantly above that amount. Make sure you are eating substantial protein, but no more than 1.5 grams per pound of lean body mass per day. Even 1.25 is probably sufficient for most. If you are eating enough protein, then no need for additional. "Best" supplement out there, depending on how you define supplement, is creatine mono. 5 grams a day forever. Very safe, like eating red meat. Burning fat can be accomplished by either being in a caloric deficit, or regular cardio, every other day, min 45 minutes, between 50 and 80% of your max heart rate. The supplement industry is a billion dollar industry, and preys mostly on newbs that don't know too much. You can go through this process of parting with your money due to inexperience (I did) or you can learn to eat correctly and avoid the "need" for supplementing. And if you want a preworkout stimulant, nothing beats a cup or two of strong black coffee. Learn to keep it simple Good luck! ---Roman