Most effective/important supplement

[myCATpowerlifts]

oh well...i dont mind having to take a narly crap, as long as i get my protein

 

[myCATpowerlifts]

actually i think one thing is the delivery system, its made to absorb better

 

[firestorm]

The most effective or most important is the one you have a difficiency in. If you eat perfect and I mean perfect,,, you don't need Protein powder or extra vitamins.
Creatine, prohormones aren't that important if you workout to just stay healthy and in shape.
as for ZMA I don't feel it's necessary in the least since I've never used it, don't know what it does and I'm coming along very nicely without it.
So this question was a bit vague if you ask me.

If I were to have to pick one from a personal standpoint taking into consideration what I said above,, I think I'd have to say, Protein and prohormones and creatine are the most important since I've seen my best gains in years using all three. Picking only one is only a single stone in a foundation made of many stones. It's a combination of several stones that makes my foundation strong and healthy.

 

[Briguy]

I think the most important would be a couple of beers with a few packs of assorted Little Debbie snack cakes
what do ya think?
Sorry, had to do it.......LOL

 

[MikeyTony12]

I think Whey is great, but Gluatimine is the king

 

[camarosuper6]

Is anyone besides me sick and tired of seeing this damn thread on the first page.

 

[David Tolson]

I chose creatine. My reasoning:

-Adequate high quality protein can be achieved through diet, although not as easily as if you supplement with protein; OTOH it would be much more difficult to get the same amounts of creatine that you supplement with through the diet
-Multivitamins are important, but double-blind studies have found that they don't improve performance. Serious vitamin/mineral deficiencies are relatively rare. I still think there's no reason not to take a good multi though.
-Prohormones are effective but many do not want to take them.
-ZMA and glutamine are crap in my opinion

 

[Dipsh!t]

Whey protein and creatine i say

 

[Monolith]

Is anyone besides me sick and tired of seeing this damn thread on the first page.

No... im quite interested in seeing how many people think creatine is the most important supplement. We need at least 10 more pages of this.

 

[gopro]

No... im quite interested in seeing how many people think creatine is the most important supplement. We need at least 10 more pages of this.

I say 20!

 

[topolo]

I like petroleum jelly myself

 

[NEW_IN_THE_GAME]

i think protein is a must for anyone no matter what- body builders- dieting - kids or elderly - u need protein to survive - this is an easy way to boost it. plus i like creatine and arginine.

 

[Monolith]

I like petroleum jelly myself

 

[gopro]

I like petroleum jelly myself

 

[mino lee]

No... im quite interested in seeing how many people think creatine is the most important supplement. We need at least 10 more pages of this.

i've tried creatine with dextrose b4. extremely extremely constipating.

then i tried celltech which basically was creatine + alphalipoic acid + taurine. not constipating at all, and held water weight easy which is not necessarily a bad thing, cuz then at least i am never de-hydrated. great creatine product.

only problem is, can't clearly see how good creatine really is on it's own.

 

[Pirate!]

No... im quite interested in seeing how many people think creatine is the most important supplement. We need at least 10 more pages of this.

Well put. This thread should be closed.

 

[min0 lee]

Whey, creatine, and horny goat

 

[gococksDJS]

Why the hell does this thread keep getting pushed to the top?

 

[DOMS]

Because it's a poll. Whenever someone votes, it gets bumped.

 

[Curlingcadys]

Do you guys realise HOW confusing you sound to a newbie who up to yesterday only knew about Flintstones Chewables??

Why cant we all agree on ..what should a newbie take to build muscle, lose fat with overall health benefits.

THe newbie link on supplements led me to a loooong article that i realised id have to go to school and get a PHD in physics to undetstand

after my first couple posts and learning I found this to be very helpfull:

CLICK HERE!!

 

[Flakko]

IMO, FOOD is the best supplement!!!

LOL, actually I think a good whey protein is the best choice. Creatine should be the second one or the combo Whey + Creatine would be the best supplement.

Also, both are cheap (Creatine Mono) and have (By what I know) no side effects.

Flakko

 

[thatguy]

Five more days...

Five more days til the PH/PS ban...

It makes me sad. I have about a year's worth stocked up, but nothing beyond that. Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll come out with a "loophole" between now and then.

I honestly never thought I'd take them, but I gained so much mass and strength so quickly while on 1-AD, I'm really gonna miss them.

 

[j rizz]

i take opti whey protien, multi vit, flax oil capsules (for EFA's), and i have some cell-tech ,but im still affraid to take it. i want need a little more assurance before i crack it open.

 

[milwood]

protein is the most important for bodybuilding. If diet is in check, most vitamins are covered, although a multi is a good idea for anyone-especially one who exercises regularly. The rest are options/additions/enhancers-valuable in their own right, but not absolutely essential. My favorite, of the list, however, is prohormones. Damn ban...

 

[Vise]

why hasn't this thread ended?

 

[gococksDJS]

because people keep voting.

 

[Cold Iron]

and posting

 

[KentDog]

Although protein can be obtained from foods, the actual supplements just make it easier and cheaper. Not only this, but you don't need to worry about additional unwanted carbs, fats, etc. being consumed. Plus the time spent in making enough food (and eating it) compared to the time it takes to stir and drink a shake... you do the math.

This is why I also agree that Whey Protein is the most important supplement. I also believe it to be the safest. Plus pills are annoying.

 

[kkschaef]

I'm going to say for me glutamine If I eat right I can get my protein and vitamins through food sources. i need my glutamine for recovery and preserving my muscles.

 

[god hand]

Youll probably have a better chance to gain muscle with prohormones than protein shakes.