im 16 years old, 160lbs. I want to start taking creatine, L-glutamine, and whey protein. First of i liked to know if glutamine can hurt me since it can raise Human Growth Hormone by 400%. Then i would like a plan of supplements, like when and how much to take this stuff. Please answer my QUESTIONS. Thanks.
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hmm id watch some people at the age of 16 arent fully grown yet. Another good way of getting protene is just having the right food. For instance if your wanting to loose weight and gain muscle i would recomend the atkins diet wich is basecally a high protene low carb diet. But your better pm jp for what your after and for info anways if your wanting to gain muscle with or without it eat high protein foods such as beef, pork peanuts butter ect....might come in handy as i am told what you are after is really expensive stuff (from were i am anyways).
and genous plz dont reply to this as you are texan.
Hormons can do crazy **** to you you could consult a doc to check your blood to see how much hormons levels you actully have as it could possibly be dangerouse.
and genous plz dont reply to this as you are texan.
Hormons can do crazy **** to you you could consult a doc to check your blood to see how much hormons levels you actully have as it could possibly be dangerouse.
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thats great but that didnt answer my QUESTION. Could someone give me a supplement schedule.
SW - some of us Texans have valuable information and opinions. I am getting very close to labeling you a TROLL.
Masterdine - I am not as familiar with creatine and L-glutamine as I have never found them to be something that I needed to take, but you would be safe taking a high quality whey protein if you need to. My first question would be "Are you sure you need to?" You sure could be getting enough protein already and if you take more it will just head to fat. Do you know how many calories you consume each day? What % of your calories are in carbs/protein/fat? What is your body fat %? What are your goals? If you can't satisfactorilly answer these questions, then I would do some more thinking before adding anything (including the extra protein). Are you sure that you are getting enough vitamins and minerals? That could be the best supplement you can take, but ALL of these things are better when gotten in the normal course of your diet, if you can manage that.
As far as the schedule goes - if you decide to go that way - doesn't the manufacturer recomend a schedule (for the first 2)? If so, I would stick with that unless you know of a reason why you shouldn't (and I don't know of one). For the protein, it would kinda depend on your answers to the questions that I asked above.
Masterdine - I am not as familiar with creatine and L-glutamine as I have never found them to be something that I needed to take, but you would be safe taking a high quality whey protein if you need to. My first question would be "Are you sure you need to?" You sure could be getting enough protein already and if you take more it will just head to fat. Do you know how many calories you consume each day? What % of your calories are in carbs/protein/fat? What is your body fat %? What are your goals? If you can't satisfactorilly answer these questions, then I would do some more thinking before adding anything (including the extra protein). Are you sure that you are getting enough vitamins and minerals? That could be the best supplement you can take, but ALL of these things are better when gotten in the normal course of your diet, if you can manage that.
As far as the schedule goes - if you decide to go that way - doesn't the manufacturer recomend a schedule (for the first 2)? If so, I would stick with that unless you know of a reason why you shouldn't (and I don't know of one). For the protein, it would kinda depend on your answers to the questions that I asked above.
sorry kalrog didnt no you were from texas can you kick genous out of texas plz and exile him to canada for the rest of his natural life?
I have heard from various sources that you should ideally work out and eat properly for about a year to get in tune with your body with a training regimen in place before taking any supplements. Once you do that, then you can begin adding supplements to the equation.
I have posted a similar question on this board, and I have also posted on other boards seeking the same information. Here is what I have learned thus far:
You can overuse creatine. Take too much and you piss it all away and put excess strain on your body's natural filtration system. I have been told that 5g/day post workout is sufficient, without any need to "load", as some manufacturers suggest. Going up to 7g would be a max level for maintenence.
Creatine should also be "cycled". Meaning, you take it for 6-8 weeks, then stay off of it for 6-8 weeks, and begin again etc. This helps mitigate the effects of water retention and "false muscle growth" due to this retention.
Creatine does not dissolve in water easily, and requires up to a litre (1 quart, or 1/4 gallon) to be fully effective.
L-Glutamine, can be taken more frequently. 5g/day post workout and 5g/day pre-bedtime. I am sure your body can only use a certain amount of it daily, so overuse would be a huge waste of an expensive supplement.
Protein: Rule of thumb, 1-1.5g protein per pound of body weight. ie. 100 pound person should have 100-150g protein over the course of the day. Eat 6 meals and this should be easy, especially if you are supplementing with a protein powder.
It is important to have a meal high in protein and carbs following a workout.
BUT....in order for any of this stuff to be effective, you have to work out and eat lots and eat right. Protein is your friend, and if you are looking to add pounds, so are good carbs. I was told on this board that nothing can replace good honest hard work. Without that, you may as well just mail me your money and forget about it, 'cause this stuff really adds up month to month.
They have cheap supplements, and all the prices are in Canadian dollars....which is like dealing with pesos for you guys.
Hope this helps you out.
If I have misrepresented any of the 'facts' I have given, please, someone step in and correct me so that no one is misguided. Or if you have a different opinion, let this guy have it.
Chris
I have posted a similar question on this board, and I have also posted on other boards seeking the same information. Here is what I have learned thus far:
You can overuse creatine. Take too much and you piss it all away and put excess strain on your body's natural filtration system. I have been told that 5g/day post workout is sufficient, without any need to "load", as some manufacturers suggest. Going up to 7g would be a max level for maintenence.
Creatine should also be "cycled". Meaning, you take it for 6-8 weeks, then stay off of it for 6-8 weeks, and begin again etc. This helps mitigate the effects of water retention and "false muscle growth" due to this retention.
Creatine does not dissolve in water easily, and requires up to a litre (1 quart, or 1/4 gallon) to be fully effective.
L-Glutamine, can be taken more frequently. 5g/day post workout and 5g/day pre-bedtime. I am sure your body can only use a certain amount of it daily, so overuse would be a huge waste of an expensive supplement.
Protein: Rule of thumb, 1-1.5g protein per pound of body weight. ie. 100 pound person should have 100-150g protein over the course of the day. Eat 6 meals and this should be easy, especially if you are supplementing with a protein powder.
It is important to have a meal high in protein and carbs following a workout.
BUT....in order for any of this stuff to be effective, you have to work out and eat lots and eat right. Protein is your friend, and if you are looking to add pounds, so are good carbs. I was told on this board that nothing can replace good honest hard work. Without that, you may as well just mail me your money and forget about it, 'cause this stuff really adds up month to month.
They have cheap supplements, and all the prices are in Canadian dollars....which is like dealing with pesos for you guys.
Hope this helps you out.
If I have misrepresented any of the 'facts' I have given, please, someone step in and correct me so that no one is misguided. Or if you have a different opinion, let this guy have it.
Chris
Are there really so many ignorant fat asses in Scotland? Because my sn is genius, not geneous. Haha you're so retarded is actually rather pathetic really. You just dont like me because I corrected you. You don't know **** about weightlifting. You're a forum troll, a moron that likes to pretend that you know what you're talking about. No one on here is listening to you, no one believes what you say. So why do you even try to give advice? We all no that you don't know the slightest thing about physical fitness, we can all see that simply by looking at your pics...
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