When to start using supps?

[jimmyivory]

I've always been athletic but just started lifting about 3 monthes ago. Every day I find something on AR that I try to incorporate to make the process more efficient. I was planning on waiting until at least 6 monthes to start anything like Creatine, HMB, etc. because there's no way I'll hit a plateau for a while. But Then I started thinking well why the hell not start sooner? I could be lifting an extra 25 lbs in 6 monthes if I DO start.

Basically, does anybody have strong feelings against starting (mild, not even PHs) supps before hitting any kind of natural plateau? As long as I don't do anything that's going to inhibit my natural test production, etc. I want to get the most out of the "shocking my body into production" phase I assume I'm still in before supplementing, but maybe with supps it would be even more amplified...?

Thx,
-ji

[syncere]

PROTEIN,MULTI-VITAMINES...AND REST.

ARE THE ONLY SUPP YOU NEED FOR NOW!.

JUST TAKE YOUR TIME;

YOUR NUMBERS WILL GROW AND SO WILL THE MUSCLES.


WELCOME TO THE IRON GAME...


SOMETHINGS NEED TO BE CONTROL,MUSCLE SIZE IS NOT ONE OF THEM.

[nsa]

Protein, dextrose and a good multivitamin are all that are essential to gaining, but creatine and HMB will definately help acheive your goals quicker.

[NotSmall]

nsa - Do you rate HMB?

[nsa]

nsa - Do you rate HMB?

Do i rate HMB what? I like hmb IMO it is a good supplement to stay anabolic and it helps with fat loss a little.

[bulldawg_28]

I wasn't too impressed with HMB, but everybody is different. Anyways, jimmy I jump on some protien powder and a multi-v. That's all your going to need for awhile.

[nsa]

HMB (is good, but) is not a good supplement to take on its own. All of the supplements i condone using are always in conjucntion with protein, dextrose and a good multi.