To Supplement or Not to Supplement
There is so much conflicting information about nutritional supplements, it’s hard to know what is truth and what is reality. I try to read everything I can because I’m one of those curious individuals. Even so, I’m not sure what’s what. I know that Branched Chain Amino Acids are good. The jury seems to be out on the virtues of soy and rice protein, although consensus of opinion gives a "thumbs up" to whey protein. A few of my bodybuilding buddies extol the merits of SuperPump. They swear by it, but I’ve tried it, and the results have been indifferent for me. The same with creatine. I followed the instructions to the letter, but the promised increase in strength and endurance have eluded me.
Now, I’m the first to admit that the problem may lie in my genetic structure. I am a notoriously hard gainer. My body is more resistant to change than a Fundamentalist preacher. So, the problem may lie within. Still, I wonder. The supplement companies of course have an incentive to make you believe that their products are the end-all and be-all of all creation. So my question is this - are the supplements worthwhile, or are they simply a waste of money? Post your opinion. Enquiring minds want to know.
April 10, 2009 at 9:58 pm
I posted a somewhat similar blog called the whole food experiment. I believe that most supplements are a big waste of money. Especially the products like SuperPump. I have wasted my money on pre-workouts, post-workouts, BCAA’s, creatine, fat burners, etc… I think that you can get the most benefit and get more for your money by eating a clean and healthy diet. The supplement companies are there to make money plain and simple!