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Three supplements that can help your muscle building efforts

By Jon Cardozo

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Published: 24Apr2008
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In previous articles, I've made the important point that supplements are not necessary to build significant amounts of muscle. Many expert trainers such as Vincent Delmonte have criticized supplement companies for making questionable claims about their products. It's true that many new trainees can be misled by these claims. In addition, bodybuilding magazines are filled with product advertisements that make beginning weightlifters expect huge gains with no effort.

As with most things in life that are worth achieving, great results in strength training will not come easily. If you expect weight gain supplements to magically deliver you massive amounts of muscle, you're bound to be disappointed. You'll end up wasting money and become really discouraged about your muscle building program.

Does that mean that all supplements are worthless? Not at all. There are a few supplements that can be helpful, as long as you don't expect them to do all the work for you! Aside from supplements like creatine that can help you build muscle directly, there are also recommended products that can fight inflammation and reduce the risk of injury. Here are three supplements that you should consider when beginning a new weight training program:

Protein powders: Protein powders offer a convenient and effective way to add protein to your diet. That new muscle that you're seeking has to come from somewhere, but it's often difficult to squeeze enough protein into your meals. These powders, or liquid meals, should be used as supplements and not as your primary source of food throughout the day. Relying too much on these products would deprive you essential minerals, fiber, and other nutrients.

Creatine: The way creatine works is to basically give you more energy so you can continue your muscle building workouts. The molecule known as ATP acts as the essential energy compound for the body. As it is used up, it loses a phosphate group, and as you use up your ATP you get tired. Creatine adds a phosphate group back to the molecule to recharge it so it can continue to produce energy. Thus, creatine can help you accomplish a longer, more intense workout that will stimulate more muscle growth.

Fish oil: Fish oil is not going to add muscle to your frame directly, but it can be very helpful in reducing overall inflammation in your body. This is important in protecting your body, including your joints, from damage during your intense workouts.

As I've said many times before, you should not rely completely on any of these supplements. As a matter of fact, supplements like creatine or glutamine will probably give you little benefit if you have not mastered the fundamentals of strength training and muscle building nutrition.

If you would like to learn more about how to gain weight , visit Jon Cardozo's Web site at http://maximum-muscle-gain.com. Learn the secrets to building a muscular physique and avoid the myths of the bodybuilding industry. Brought to you by Jcardozium.

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