[Week 27 Topic] - What is the #1 supplement everyone should have other than Protein? - Page 2

**powerman2000** · 01-23-2007, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhawkk

These are what I take

B12 complex(liquid)

Cycle support( complex of vital function compounds)

Chaos(creatine/caffeine)

Poseidon (hydration mix)

Cissus

I used to take injectable B-12.

stick figure · 01-28-2007, 02:22 AM

all depends on what your going for but i would have to say:

FOOD!
->multi
->XCEED... (just has everything needed in it for a Prework shake!)

**DJSTARER** · 02-08-2007, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerman2000

I used to take injectable B-12.

what is the purpose of taking the injectable variety over a standard oral?

**Hi-Caliber** · 02-08-2007, 08:43 PM

Bioavailability. You get very very VERY little of the orally administered B12.

**b-boy** · 02-08-2007, 11:50 PM

1. BCAA's
2. multi
3. ZMA
4. anabolic pump
5. liver tabs
6. maltodextrin powder
7. cissus

these are pretty much all i will ever need to take other than protein powder. this is my must buy list! this is pretty much offseason (which is pretty much 85% of the year) now dieting for a show is a whole other story.

out of my list the top three would be anabolic pump, BCAA's, and cissus! i can replace the others pretty much with copius amounts of food.

vanwilder · 03-14-2007, 07:01 AM

List the top 5 supplements other than protein every bodybuilder/weightlifter needs. Please give some information and where to find these supplements.

i wont count multi vits and efas cause that is basic nutrition

well depending on your goals

for getting bigger i would say creatine / XPAND , hmb, zma / test enhancer (havent used a test enhancer yut but i love ZMA) bcaa's (i love uni liver) and a preworkout stim

for cutting calcium magnesium is a need but that shouldnt be counted for a supp

any fat burner will do as they are all the same shit, stacked with ephedrine for ultimate results, ive done this with creatine before and it worked well shouldnt take it at the same time though, zma and bcaas

**MacTech** · 03-22-2007, 02:14 PM

Test boosters
BCAAs = Xtend - l love this stuff
Glucosamine - Chondroitin
CEE
Glutamine
Ecdysten
Citrulline Malate

**romanaz** · 03-22-2007, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacTech

Test boosters
BCAAs = Xtend - l love this stuff
Glucosamine - Chondroitin
CEE
Glutamine
Ecdysten
Citrulline Malate

theres a few studies out showing Glucosamine might not be any more effective w/ chondroitin then just chondroitin alone, and glucosamine has also been shown to make you Insulin resistant. Last time I checked thats not a good thing.

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**MacTech** · 03-22-2007, 06:15 PM

Thanks romanaz... I frequent t-nation and missed that article. I can honestly say it hasn't hindered me, but it sure has helped my joints. The amount I need however maybe should be reconsidered?

BB2K · 03-26-2007, 09:11 PM

1. Xtend / Nectar mix
2. Multi
3. Sesamin
4. maybe a test booster for the older boyz like me.

**Ikaika** · 03-26-2007, 09:14 PM

mmmm xtend so delicious. You really gotta try watermelon Xtend with Vanilla wpi...so good.

lisekpl · 03-26-2007, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikaika

mmmm xtend so delicious. You really gotta try watermelon Xtend with Vanilla wpi...so good.

Yup, I 2nd the Xtend, pretty good and a nice pump. As far as supps. I only take that, BCAAs, flax, Vit. B, E and C. Everything else is from food, mainly chicken, beef, fruits and veggies.

**DarkFalcon** · 03-26-2007, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacTech

Thanks romanaz... I frequent t-nation and missed that article. I can honestly say it hasn't hindered me, but it sure has helped my joints. The amount I need however maybe should be reconsidered?

Consider cycling it in and out as needed instead of using consistantly daily. It's what I do and it works great. Just use it till the pain is gone then drop it.

**romanaz** · 03-27-2007, 02:35 AM

I say, if you can find condroitin alone, get that. GNC don't sell it anymore, as it doesn't sell much. sad I know

**MacTech** · 03-28-2007, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Consider cycling it in and out as needed instead of using consistantly daily. It's what I do and it works great. Just use it till the pain is gone then drop it.

Good advice. It's odd, as I just started taking it 2 months ago for joint soreness. I do know that it builds up over time, so cycling it will prevent getting too much of it.

I too love Xtend. Haven't tried the watermelon, but really love the grape flavor. In fact, time for some.

Haven't seen Chondroitin sold by itself.

**romanaz** · 03-28-2007, 11:04 PM

they used to sell chondroiten by itself, but not so much anymore. I'm still looking for it

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03-14-2007, 07:01 AM	#36
vanwilder IMPC Contestant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: calgary Posts: 728 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	List the top 5 supplements other than protein every bodybuilder/weightlifter needs. Please give some information and where to find these supplements. i wont count multi vits and efas cause that is basic nutrition well depending on your goals for getting bigger i would say creatine / XPAND , hmb, zma / test enhancer (havent used a test enhancer yut but i love ZMA) bcaa's (i love uni liver) and a preworkout stim for cutting calcium magnesium is a need but that shouldnt be counted for a supp any fat burner will do as they are all the same shit, stacked with ephedrine for ultimate results, ive done this with creatine before and it worked well shouldnt take it at the same time though, zma and bcaas __________________ me > yourmom

03-26-2007, 09:11 PM	#40
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03-26-2007, 09:14 PM	#41
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01-28-2007, 02:22 AM	#32
stick figure New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 16 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	all depends on what your going for but i would have to say: FOOD! ->multi ->XCEED... (just has everything needed in it for a Prework shake!)

02-08-2007, 11:50 PM	#35
b-boy Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 543 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 38	1. BCAA's 2. multi 3. ZMA 4. anabolic pump 5. liver tabs 6. maltodextrin powder 7. cissus these are pretty much all i will ever need to take other than protein powder. this is my must buy list! this is pretty much offseason (which is pretty much 85% of the year) now dieting for a show is a whole other story. out of my list the top three would be anabolic pump, BCAA's, and cissus! i can replace the others pretty much with copius amounts of food.

03-22-2007, 02:14 PM	#37
MacTech IronMassoholic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: State of well being Posts: 439 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 35	Test boosters BCAAs = Xtend - l love this stuff Glucosamine - Chondroitin CEE Glutamine Ecdysten Citrulline Malate

03-22-2007, 06:15 PM	#39
MacTech IronMassoholic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: State of well being Posts: 439 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 35	Thanks romanaz... I frequent t-nation and missed that article. I can honestly say it hasn't hindered me, but it sure has helped my joints. The amount I need however maybe should be reconsidered?

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