Rigth supplements for your body!

“Without a doubt, you can add muscle simply by eating right and lifting weights. But to truly maximize your growth potential, supplements are a requirement.”1

It is very common to take some kind of vitamins or other type of supplement to help build muscle mass or even to lose weight. Today I am going to focus my blog on how to gain muscle mass, eat properly and how to use  the right supplements.

In the following list you can find 6 supplements that have been research-based and that could be very beneficial towards achieving your desired muscle and mass growth.

1. Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAS): this supplement is known to help your muscles soreness. Recommended for before and after working out.

2. Creatine: aims to build strength and lean mass muscle.2
3. Protein Bars and Powders: protein stimulates muscle growth. Good for before and after working out.

4. Conjugated Linoleic Acid: this acid contains omega fatty acids (good fat). ‘Researchers at the University of Wisconsin found that CLA could help you lose fat and help preserve your muscle tissue’.2

5. Glutamine: this supplement can help reduce inflammation and the risk of infections. Could also stimulate muscle growth by regulating glycogen within your body.
6. Multivitamins: ‘research indicates that many who train hard while desperately trying to maintain a specific body weight are often vitamin-deficient.’2 Taking vitamins supplements should help prevent that loss.

The supplements listed above are very common and easy to find at any nutrition  or department stores. Prices will range between the products depending on the brand and also on the kind of supplements you want to buy. It is recommended to obtain this kind of products in specialized stores rather than buying it online just to prevent scams or wrong manufacturing of this supplements.

Remember, before buying any product go consult your personal trainer or a professional in this field!

Now that you know a little bit more about supplements, don’t be afraid to ask you trainer and start using them!

References.

1Muscle and Fitness. (N.D). 11 Best Supplements for Mass. Retrieved from: http://www.muscleandfitness.com/supplements/build-muscle/11-best-supplements-mass

2Demedeiros, J. (N.D). 6 Supplements You Shouldn’t Be Skipping. Retrieved from: http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/supplements/6-supplements-you-shouldnt-be-skipping