Top 5 Suggested Supplements

[Colucci]

So, Cuch brought up a good question over in the Amino-Hype thread. What are the top 5 nutritional supplements that you recommend/take/advocate/suggest/use/trust?

My top 5 would be (in some semblance of order):

0 - Multi-Vitamin/Multi-Mineral (Multi's are to supplements, what the Horse Stance is to almost every martial art. The most basic. A fundamental that comes before everything else.)

1 - Quality Protein Powder (Some people regard this as food, not a supplement. To me, it's just a very, very essential supplement).

2 - Pre-Formulated Post-workout Drink (Something with simple sugars, some nice whey protein, and other goodies. Right now, I like Surge, but back in the day, I was fond of a pre-bottled mix White Lightening. You can certainly concoct your own, mixing your own sugar and protein sources, but...I like having the work done for me. )

3 - EFA (Fish oil or flax seeds, either way, they're crucial. They're a good source of healthy fats, all those important Omegas, and the anti-inflammatory effects make my "not-so-bad" joints feel surprisingly good. I've heard that the fish oils are more beneficial, but I prefer the ground flax seeds, for some extra fiber, and for convenience.)

4 - ZMA (I absolutely sleep deeper, and wake up more refreshed, when I take it. And having a good night's sleep can be the easiest way to increase energy and just have a good day.)

5 - Creatine (While I don't even remember the last time I used it, creatine can, for many people, be a great supplement. I generally recommend it for pure strength/power cycles, rather than "mass cycles" as it was originally confused with.)

[Ad McG]

I can't argue with that really. If I was to add things onto it they would probably be Vit C and B complexes, but as for essentials that about cuts it. I would put EFA above PWO drink.

[GhostOfYourMind]

That's 6 bewater.....[/end being a PITA]

My list:

1) multi vit.
2) whey protein powder
3) powdered gatorade to use for PWO (make my own shakes post workout. DO NOT mix lemon lime gatorade powder with vanilla flavored ON... )
4) fish oil caplets (I keep forgetting to add this to my diet, which I really should, because I rarely eat fish so I'm probably omega 3 deficient.... )

[Combatant]

That list sounds good to me. As yet I have no experience with ZMA though.

[coma]

White Lightning is a very different drink in the UK

Looks similar to mine, but minus the creatine.

[JokerFMJ]

I've heard of White Lightning before... Only it was a brand of Horse Radish... =D

[Cuchulain82]

Thanks BeWata! I notice that Alpha Male didn't make the cut...

[Colucci]

Originally Posted by GhostOfYourMind

That's 6 bewater.....[/end being a PITA]

Umm...zero doesn't count as a number. Plus, you only listed 4. What, are you trying to average me out? My "6" and your 4, average two top 5's?

Originally Posted by Cuchulain82

I notice that Alpha Male didn't make the cut...

Eh, I'd say it's on par with ZMA, in the sense that, I don't take it every single day, but probably should (and will be restarting in January, after a full month off). Also, if I had to prioritize, I'd make sure you had the first few items in place (protein, EFAs, etc.), before getting to that. And, I didn't want to be too much of a product 'ho.

[Another Muay Thai Guy]

Originally Posted by comaboy

White Lightning is a very different drink in the UK

LOL, I was also a bit nonplussed when I read it on the list!

[Colucci]

Originally Posted by Another TKD Guy

LOL, I was also a bit nonplussed when I read it on the list!

Okay, sheesh, what am I missing? Is it that bad?

[coma]

It's cider, or a type of apple beer. About 7.5%.

[Ad McG]

And also 2 or 3 quid a bottle, haha

[Another Muay Thai Guy]

But ABSOLUTELY a top supplement BeWater!

[gogz]

By far the best cider is Blackthorn

but anyway lol...I use whey protein.

gogz

[GhostOfYourMind]

Originally Posted by BeWaterMyFriend

Umm...zero doesn't count as a number. Plus, you only listed 4. What, are you trying to average me out? My "6" and your 4, average two top 5's?

Zero is a "place holder", but you still listed an item, so it counts in my book..... And I know I listed 4, the ying and yang must be kept in balance....

And on a side note....Christmas in 6 days. WEE! That is all.