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Q:

Jesus Lopez

A:

Hi Jesus,
 
That is a great question. I think you would be okay to take it with other supplements. The directions on the bottle may be referring to avoid a solid meal while taking the supplement. However, I would avoid taking a multivitamin at the same time as some vitamins/minerals will “jockey for position” when it comes to absorption.
 
Thanks,
 
Brad

Q:

Hey Brad, yeah everything is good with the routine and im all most at the last stage and thanks so much for you response!  Hey, the reason i asked you about that stuff is to strengthen my mindset even more.  I guess i would sum it up to say that i am just a kid who just dreams big in anything that i want to excel in.  When i played football i just dreamed like i could play Division 1 football and go pro even though i was a 5′8 linebacker.  I tried to reflect that in the way i played, even though i had that one damn obstacle being 5′8 i tried to play like i was 6′3 and 240 lbs and with a hellish attitude.  I never let being short hold me back from giving all that i had and trying to be a crushing linebacker.  I guess what im trying to say is that i dream so big even when it seems unrealistic at times i just don’t see barriers.  I asked you that stuff because i want to know can i do this Brad?  Can i get as big as these guys while staying natural? I feel like i can and i just would like you to tell me if it’s possible?  Patience is never an issue with me because i know that everything in life takes time.  I feel odd asking this but i think that it is part of the process of being the best to question things sometimes.  Thanks alot and i hope to hear from you soon! 

A:

Bryan,
 
These professional bodybuilders you see in the magazines are huge! They apparently have a little “help” when it comes to muscle size and strength. If I were you, I would concentrate on yourself be the best you can be. later in life you will be a little less obsessed with being as big as possible and prioritize other things in life. Striking a balance is key. Now as far as your goals are concerned; try looking up to some of the outstanding natural, drug-free bodybuilders out there like Skip Lacour, Phillip Ricardo, and Layne Norton. They have achieved so much in the drug-free side of bodybuilding. Also, it is much more realistic and achievable to relate to their training, nutrition, and supplement advice.
 
Good luck,
 
Brad