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When to Take Bodybuilding Supplement

Q: How important are supplements for bodybuilding? And when is the best time to take bodybuilding supplements?

A: Dietary supplementation is vital in the success of the natural bodybuilder. Three key supplements are whey protein, creatine, and a multi-vitamin.

When taking supplements to help gain serious muscle you must take your supplements during the most beneficial time frame. For example, I have noticed that you get the most out of creatine supplementation if taken 30 to 45 minutes before you train. This is also an opportune time to throw in some BCAA to assist in the preservance of hard earned muscle (especially pre-contest time). In addition, one should supplement with 30 to 50 grams of high quality whey protein approx. 30 to 45 minutes post workout (30 to 40 grams if under 200lbs and 40 to 50 grams if over 200lbs - it is difficult for the body to utilize much more than 50 grams in one sitting, so you could just be pissing away money). The sooner you consume the protein the better. This applies pre-contest and off-season.

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