[Flabbibulin]

For what its worth (possibly nothing, but Im bored), here are some of the basic supplements I am into at the moment- and kind of the standard for a lot of gym nuts. To be honest, I have never been sure how much of this gives actual results and how much is just supplement/fitness industry stuff.

I cycle creatine occasionally (monohydrate) and have had mixed results with regards to lifting ability in the gym and long term muscle gain. Most people seem to suggest they are bloated and retaining extra water when they are on a high daily dose of creatine. Because of that, it is usually used by people looking to put on muscle mass and maybe not so much for people looking to lean out and cut (up for debate). It does seem to soften you up a bit at first, which is noticeable if you are already quite lean. Cells retain the water and your body weight goes up.

Glutamine is another popular one that supports muscle repair and growth- I usually take 5g before and after workout and a once or twice at other times through out the day with meals. The need to supplement glutamine, in otherwise healthy adults, and its benefits are debated.

I usually take a multivitamin. Mega Men sport is usually what I go with- the vita paks are just too expensive.

I have tried an endless number of pre workout energy supplements and have settled on the caffeine free Rivalus Complx5. Being caffeine free is important for me as I workout in the evening and would have sleeping issues otherwise. Up for debate whether it adds to my lifting energy like a caffeine supplement would.

Take your pick in whey protein powders. Gold Standard seems to be very popular at the moment, as it dissolves easily and tastes ok. I usually go with vanilla as it seems to work the best when you mix it with oatmeal etc.

I think fat burners are a bit of a joke- if you want that kind of energy from caffeine, just drink a triple espresso.

On the opposite side, weight gainers are also a strange thing imo- usually just loads of sugar and protein. I would think it would be better just to make a homemade weight gainer with whey, oats, fruits, peanut butter??

As far as protein bars, the majority of them are basically chocolate bars (usually bad tasting ones other than Detour) with 30 grams of protein. The majority of protein bars are loaded with sugar alcohols as opposed to sugar. Two decent ones though are definitely quest bars (20 grams protein, 20 grams of fiber) and Daryls all natural protein bars. There is a woman at our work trying to diet that eats the large Detour bar every morning for breakfast as her meal replacement. umm...

edit- post on the next page by Street Pharm reminded me of vitamin D, which I simply take because doctor told me I am fairly low.