Gains

[BIGA9905]

i am a hard gainer. is there any supplements out there worth the money purchasing besides protein powders.

[LatsMcGee]

Creatine maybe.  You posted this in the wrong section bro.

[Zach Trowbridge]

i am a hard gainer. is there any supplements out there worth the money purchasing besides protein powders.

Multivitamins, EFA's, glutamine and a good weight gainer.  Most everything else tends to be overrated.

[JasonH]

I would personally just stick to the protein powder as a supplement and try and get more calories from real food - maybe add in creatine if you're desperate but it's not necessary - concentrate on counting your calories and monitoring your weight gain - you'll soon find you'll add an inch on your arms if you gain about 15lbs in bodyweight.

[webcake]

Supps = creatine. You might have some success with it. I notice shit all with it though 

Keep taking the protein powder and just bump up your total calories. Works a hell of a lot better than any supp will.

[ASJChaotic]

i am a hard gainer. is there any supplements out there worth the money purchasing besides protein powders.

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[tbombz]

Alot of supplements are worth their money. However before you get into supplements, make sure your diet is in line. If your a hard gainer then that means ALOT of food. Probably something like 2 g protein per lb and 4 gram carbs per lb. Lots of water. Some veggies or even fruits for fiber.


Now, assuming your diet is in line.. supplements that are worth their money=

1. Fish oil. If you can get one standardized for at least 50% epa/dha (like 500mg total epa/dha per 1000mg fish oil) that would be best. When to take= with meals, except post workout.  Take 2-5 caps per meal.

2. Whey protein.  Your best off getting an isolate. Preferably a hydrosylate. But regular old whey concentrate will work just fine as well. When to take= before/after your workout, and first thing in the morning.

3. Casein Protein. Your best off getting a casein with some whey and egg white too if you can.  But any casein will work. When to take= before bed.

4. Extra vitamins= Vitamin C, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium.

5. Evening primrose oil. Most people are already sufficient for omega-6 fats, but EPO is high in GLA, which most people DONT get enough of. Take this with your fish oil (2-5 caps per meal as well. Might not need as much EPO as fish oil. )
 
6. Green Tea extract. Standardized for at least 300mg egcg. Try to get 600-1200mg egcg per day though.  Take this with fish oil/EPO.

7. Multivitamin. Animal packs are good, but pricey. Take this once a day, whenever.