Body Building Supplements
Truth About Bodybuilding Supplements
You’ll also notice a few dozen very emotional and thought provoking responses to last weeks video on Christian Boeving saying, “…you should be smarter than that…” when it comes to choosing bogus bodybuilding supplements.
I got a lot of feedback defending the “good guys” in the supplement industry and I would like to believe there are some really high quality products out there but when I see a video like this, I really lose all my trust and hope.
After watching that video, I have 3 questions for you…
1. How do you feel about supplement companies being able to make products for $1-2 and than selling them to you for $60?
2. What do you think of the supplement industry being unregulated and not needing FDA approval?
3. Why do you justify buying supplements when you know that supplement companies can easily put out low quality products?
It’s no wonder the supplement industry is a 24 BILLION dollar industry – anybody can make them and we keep buying them because we’re pathetically desperate!
Hey, I’m guilty too – I won’t lie. I’ve been in the supplement store, just like you, and have given in to my lust for instant gratification thinking, “Maybe this will help me muscle up quicker..”
Here’s some more of my own thoughts with supplements…
1. Even IF certain supplements are high in quality, I never expect them to work miracles.
2. I’ll ask myself, “What am I trying to get this supplement to do that my training, diet and lifestyle can not?”
3. I’ve lost 90% of my trust in the supplement industry.
4. I’m so skeptical that even when a new product comes out and it’s from someone I trust, I’m not even interested in “looking into it” because I’ve wasted enough time and money in the past only to be disappointed.
5. I know that my body is not getting what it says on the actual bottle and I can’t believe what the store owner says because (for the most part) they just want to sell you the product they have the biggest margins on (i.e. biggest profit).
6. I’ve never seen a friend muscle up on supplements or hear someone say, “I got big because of this supplement…” Have you? Seriously, all the guys I know who are really muscular and strong have at least one of the following commonalities…
- they either have amazing genetics.
- they have used anabolic steroids.
- they have a true love for good old fashioned training.
- they live and breath a healthy bodybuilding lifestyle.
- they have been consistent and committed to their goals since they started.
7. Lastly, you just don’t know what you’re putting in your body. You don’t – no matter what it says on the bottle -how in the world do you really know if it’s good or bad?
Do you think any company is going to admit the truth about their absorption rates and manufacturing process? Why gamble your health and money on supplements if you’re not confident in the return you’re getting for your investment?
Instead, I would encourage you to put your efforts into the 90% that DOES work. Read more
Pure Whey
Whey Protein – The Amazing Natural Muscle Builder
Whey protein is a pure, natural, high quality protein from cow’s milk. It is a rich source of the essential amino acids that are needed by our bodies daily and are the building blocks for healthy muscles, nails, skin, and other body tissue. Whey is the by-product of making cheese and was usually thrown away as a waste product.
Whey protein is an excellent choice of protein for people of all ages. Researchers now know that whey protein provides numerous benefits in areas that include sports, weight control, immune support, bone health, and general well-being. It is naturally found in mother’s milk and also used in baby formula. Whey protein isolate is the purest form available. Whey protein is being considered for use as a fortifier of grain products because of its considerable health benefits and bland flavor. In addition, whey protein is easily digestible, lactose-free and is a rich source of branched chain amino acids or BCAAs.
It also contains the highest known levels of BCAAs in any natural food source and these are of particular benefit to athletes and anyone who exercises hard. Although protein is also found in other foods such as meat, soy and vegetables, whey protein is proven to have the highest absorption rate (digestion) in comparison to all other foods.
Whey protein is really a relatively safe health supplement however a maximum of 30 grams of protein should be taken at one sitting as excessive single doses could overload the liver. The safety of whey protein has been well recorded in many scientific studies and there is obvious proof that taken regularly, in conjunction with regular exercise, it will result in significant muscle gain. Quite a few specialists concur that whey protein is a great element for massively building body muscle.
It is best taken in powder form combined in juice or milk, spread throughout the day to maintain a positive nitrogen balance. Determined muscle builders often consume as much as 150 grams each day but as a guideline, daily protein intake for active trainers can be calculated by taking your weight in pounds and multiplying by 1 or 1.5. However keep in mind, when building body muscle you need to work out how much protein is taken from food and other sources, and then spread the remaining whey protein balance over the day.
Whey protein is extremely favored by bodybuilders since it provides the required building blocks to produce the amino acids that the entire body uses to build lean muscle tissue. Numerous studies have proven that whey protein consists of the perfect combination of amino acids, in just the right concentration with regard to optimal performance in the body. Additionally it is thought that pure whey protein has a function as an anti-oxidant and immune system builder.
Whey protein is generated during the process which sees milk turned into cheese. It is actually also found naturally within dairy products, eggs, soy and vegetable proteins but none of these even comes close in quality to whey protein powder. It also scores tremendously in providing the branched chain amino acids (BCAA’s) which are essential for building body muscle. Read more
