i would like to get on a good supplement for working out, im new to working out, so right now i am going to focus on cardio for the next week or so to get my body going again, before i start to lift. but when i do start lifting i want to get on something to help with my workout. the problem is it needs to have the NCAA/NFL approved seal on it before i can take it. would anyone one here know of any decent supplements that are approved?? and also tell me what is the best to take that isn't approved so i can run it by the team doc. for his opinion. i see many people on here mention whey powder, what is the best company to get it from?? or does it not matter?
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i havent seen any kind of seal like that on products. is that something new? i would guess the team doc would have the information that you need
as for supplements, most ppl over here are believers in the basics (vitamins, minerals, fish oil, protein, maybe creatine later on) over the majority of stuff that promises big results but can provide no proof.
as for whey, as long as its a good brand name (optimum, universal, eas, dymatize, etc) there's not much difference b/w them
as for supplements, most ppl over here are believers in the basics (vitamins, minerals, fish oil, protein, maybe creatine later on) over the majority of stuff that promises big results but can provide no proof.
as for whey, as long as its a good brand name (optimum, universal, eas, dymatize, etc) there's not much difference b/w them
how safe are these supplements?? are there any long term effects from taking optimum whey protein?
Forget about supplements at this point. Protein supplements are used to supplement protein when it is lacking in your diet. Protein is about as safe as...eating chicken. Start a food log then figure out what you need. After you have this taken care of come back and we can discuss creatine and other supplements you're sure to have been exposed to.
If you need to buy a supplement to get going then look into a good multi-vitamin.
Good luck
DM
If you need to buy a supplement to get going then look into a good multi-vitamin.
Good luck
DM
tygerfan24 said:
optimum whey pro-complex is a whey/casien blend. any 'long term' effects would be the same as if you drank milk, ate cottage cheese, and sweetened food with sucralose.
i think the 'supplement controversy' the media has created is making you paranoid. 99% of protein powders are just powdered forms of the same base proteins you find in whole foods.
According to what I've seen the only one backed by the NFL is EAS brand supplements. They make pretty good protein.
It shouldnt matter to the doc what protein is taken, as it would as to what other supplements are being taken by players (creatine, n02).
It shouldnt matter to the doc what protein is taken, as it would as to what other supplements are being taken by players (creatine, n02).
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