New supplement
I started taking taurine today, apparently it is good for helping vegetarians gain muscle and it works in a similar way to creatine. I will give it a try and see how it works. I had an awesome workout tonight. I did 2 exercises for biceps, triceps and shoulders and followed that with 45 minutes of RPM. I worked really hard tonight (Hydroxycut helps). I am back to the gym tomorrow morning for chest, back and abs and then I will do 45 minutes on the treadmill after work. I bought a new book called ‘Power Eating’ because I think I am not eating enough for the amount of cardio and weights that I have been doing. My energy levels still feel good, but when I added some more starchy carbs last week my body seemed to respond better.
July 21, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Hi Turney - would you be so kind as to let me know how your experiment with taurine works for you? I’m embarking on a vegan plan, and I’m looking for ways to get some mass building back in to my diet. Thank you!
July 21, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Where did you hear that from? Taurine and creatine are two totally different creatures… Taurine is an amino acid and good for preventing muscle fatigue (hence why there is commonly 1g per serving in most energy drinks). Creatine is naturally occuring in muscle fibers and is a precursor to ATP which is the actual fuel used to make the muscles contract. In all honestly, neither have any anabolic properties, they just may help you train a bit harder or lift more to provide a greater stimulation to the body and nerves, consequently resulting in more muscle. However, for that you still need the protein…
July 21, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Ok, I need to correct myself there… When the chemical bond of creatine and the attached phosphate is broken is creates ATP, which is what fuels the muscle. So, creatine isn’t really a precursor, but most people think it is.
Side note, for more protein try looking into lentil beans as I’ve heard those are a good source, then of course fish if you do that still.
July 22, 2008 at 5:14 am
Thanks for the information Trixter!
I don’t eat fish, just dairy and eggs so yes lentils would be a good addition for me.