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What to Look For in Bodybuilding Supplements

When looking at the countless different muscle building stacks available it could intimidate newcomers very easily, so we have decided to simply concentrate on the important supplements that will help you speed up fat metabolism and speed up muscle hypertrophy.

Before we start it needs to be stated upfront that supplements will never be able to replace proper nutrition, it'll certainly help you reach your fitness goals a lot faster but it will never replace eating correctly. Supplements help to cover any nutrient gaps, ensuring peak performance.

As you probably know protein is a vitally important ingredient when you train with weights but getting sufficient protein can be both time consuming and very expensive. Protein supplements help people who are not able to eat every 2-3 hours. Your best protein supplementation will come from the following sources.

Whey Protein
Egg Protein
Soy Protein
Casein Protein
Plant Protein

Fish oil is another important supplement to ensure fat-loss and muscle gain because fish oil shows very high levels of important omega-3 essential fatty acids, including EPA and DHA. Omega-3s are not made by the body.

Omega-3 fats will be found in eggs, oily fish and grass-fed beef but these important essential fatty acids are also found in non-animal products like flaxseeds, Brazil nuts and walnuts. These omega-3 fats will improve your cognitive function, your immune system function, your heart and your skin health plus your vision and your joint health.

BRANCHED CHAIN AMINO ACIDS:

Your branched chain amino acids (BCAA) are isoleucine, leucine and valine. BCAAs will improve recovery, prolong performance and reduce catabolism or muscle breakdown, leading to increased total muscle growth. Taking BCAA's will increase energy, enhance protein synthesis, boost strength/power and improve your muscle-building potential.

GLUTAMINE:

Glutamine is called an adaptogenic amino-acid and is found in abundance in skeletal muscle, glutamine plays a vitally important role in your immune system health, improving general wellbeing. In a supplement form, glutamine will yield additional benefits that will help you build muscle mass.

CREATINE:

Creatine is a well-studied and very well-known supplement on the market. Research clearly shows that creatine will improve sprint times, boost athletic performance when training weights with high intensity. Creatine has shown to boost your maximal strength and your energy output during exercise, enabling you to lift a heavier weight for longer. Creatine has also been shown to work as a "cell volumizer," which makes your muscles appear fuller.

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