Do the pros really take supplements like creatine, etc?

[Determinator]

Do they bother, or is it just all drugs. I mean, if you are whacking doses of gear, would 5g of creatine, glutamine make any difference? They advertise all of these products, but do they really take them? I could see that they probably take whey etc, as that is an actually source of daily protein intake, but i have my doubts if they take, say, beta alanine, or whatever the latest fad is.

[Mars]

some get these supps for free from their sponsor

[RxBandit]

It's all hard work.

[Determinator]

some get these supps for free from their sponsor

Yes, but do they really take them? Be honest, supplements don't do jack really. Okay, protein is about all that is probably worth buying. 5g of glutamine pre and post training is not going to make one massive. Drugs do that, so I can't see the *pros* and other non *pro* trainers taking crap that won't do jack.

[DK II]

Yes, but do they really take them? Be honest, supplements don't do jack really. Okay, protein is about all that is probably worth buying. 5g of glutamine pre and post training is not going to make one massive. Drugs do that, so I can't see the *pros* and other non *pro* trainers taking crap that won't do jack.

they already gulp down a lot of other stuff ( yes, that also) so they won't mind drinking anything they are given to drink either for free or getting paid for drinking it. 

[The Wizard of Truth]

Creatine with waxy maize before and after training with insulin is part of european pro's protocol anyway
And no doubt they take protein and glutamine also
Probably vitamin C in high doses too

[Relentless]

They don't have a problem taking illegal drugs, so what's the big deal with creatine and other supps? 

[Blockhead]

Yes, but do they really take them? Be honest, supplements don't do jack really. Okay, protein is about all that is probably worth buying. 5g of glutamine pre and post training is not going to make one massive. Drugs do that, so I can't see the *pros* and other non *pro* trainers taking crap that won't do jack.

No. It's all carefully crafted by the supplement manufacturers and publications to trick the newb into believing that there is HOPE to look like Johnny Pro Bodybuilder but his missing puzzle piece is that he is not using...

 30g of whey upon awakening
 Animal Pak after breakfast along with Vitamin C and Garlic extract.
 1000mg of l-arginine with 3g of beta alanine.
 200mg green tea extract.
 Joint support.
 Thermo.
 Pre-Workout: l-arginine, coral calcium, beta alanine, creatine estersm glutamine, bcaa's, eaa's.
 Post-Workout: 5g of creatine, 10g of glutamine, bcaa's, eaa's, 50g of whey isolate, 40g of waxy maize.
 Bedtime: Casein protein, ZMA.


 When the truth is that's PRO bodybuilders aren't hip or current to the latest and greatest new supplement fads. They know food... lots of real solid food.


 - Block.

[affeman]

Do they bother, or is it just all drugs. I mean, if you are whacking doses of gear, would 5g of creatine, glutamine make any difference? They advertise all of these products, but do they really take them? I could see that they probably take whey etc, as that is an actually source of daily protein intake, but i have my doubts if they take, say, beta alanine, or whatever the latest fad is.

When a guy has a contract with a supplement company says he takes the whole product line. When he gets dropped from one day to another he suddenly won't take any of the supplements from that company anymore (and will still look the same).

You do the maths.

[DK II]

When a guy has a contract with a supplement company says he takes the whole product line. When he gets dropped from one day to another he suddenly won't take any of the supplements from that company anymore (and will still look the same).

You do the maths.

Are you saying *insert name of bodybuilder here* does not look like that because he takes *insert name of supplement company here*??

I'm shocked.

[aglifter]

Come on guys, Muscletech supplements really work.  They're hyperadvanced: http://www.muscletech.com/products/anabolichalo/index.shtml

Here is an excerpt (you know it has to be good, it's Muscletech!):

The first, Cryogenic Thermomolecular Technology, uses mechanically measured blasts of impossibly low-temperature liquid nitrogen, as cold as -320 degrees Fahrenheit, to thermomolecularly enhance a precise portion of one of the most anabolic compounds on the planet.

The second pharmaceutically inspired technology, called Lyophilization, actually changes the physical state of a proprietary dose of an anti-catabolic complex in ANABOLIC HALO. Lyophilization exploits the micro-molecular process of sublimation which is so advanced, it actually forces molecules within a structure to skip matter states and go directly from a solid to a gas.

The third, cryogenic process, called Anabolic Crystallographic Technology, discharges a 180-minute treatment of liquid nitrogen at -150 degrees Fahrenheit on a critical anabolic compound. The resulting molecular structure is unlike anything ever witnessed in bodybuilding!

[Blockhead]

Come on guys, Muscletech supplements really work.  They're hyperadvanced: http://www.muscletech.com/products/anabolichalo/index.shtml

Here is an excerpt (you know it has to be good, it's Muscletech!):

The first, Cryogenic Thermomolecular Technology, uses mechanically measured blasts of impossibly low-temperature liquid nitrogen, as cold as -320 degrees Fahrenheit, to thermomolecularly enhance a precise portion of one of the most anabolic compounds on the planet.

The second pharmaceutically inspired technology, called Lyophilization, actually changes the physical state of a proprietary dose of an anti-catabolic complex in ANABOLIC HALO. Lyophilization exploits the micro-molecular process of sublimation which is so advanced, it actually forces molecules within a structure to skip matter states and go directly from a solid to a gas.

The third, cryogenic process, called Anabolic Crystallographic Technology, discharges a 180-minute treatment of liquid nitrogen at -150 degrees Fahrenheit on a critical anabolic compound. The resulting molecular structure is unlike anything ever witnessed in bodybuilding!

LOL!



 How did you know about this? You must have a jug of " Anabolic Halo ".


 - Block!

[DK II]

Come on guys, Muscletech supplements really work.  They're hyperadvanced: http://www.muscletech.com/products/anabolichalo/index.shtml

Here is an excerpt (you know it has to be good, it's Muscletech!):

The first, Cryogenic Thermomolecular Technology, uses mechanically measured blasts of impossibly low-temperature liquid nitrogen, as cold as -320 degrees Fahrenheit, to thermomolecularly enhance a precise portion of one of the most anabolic compounds on the planet.

The second pharmaceutically inspired technology, called Lyophilization, actually changes the physical state of a proprietary dose of an anti-catabolic complex in ANABOLIC HALO. Lyophilization exploits the micro-molecular process of sublimation which is so advanced, it actually forces molecules within a structure to skip matter states and go directly from a solid to a gas.

The third, cryogenic process, called Anabolic Crystallographic Technology, discharges a 180-minute treatment of liquid nitrogen at -150 degrees Fahrenheit on a critical anabolic compound. The resulting molecular structure is unlike anything ever witnessed in bodybuilding!

Damn it, you're right! There's an old guy in a lab coat, they must be for real.

[affeman]

Damn it, you're right! There's an old guy in a lab coat, they must be for real.

hahahahaha, sometimes I wonder how these guys can look so serious and don't bust out laughing themselves when they shoot ads like that.

[Pecs]

they might take some protein powder. The rest is all............

[Pecs]

Damn it, you're right! There's an old guy in a lab coat, they must be for real.

yeah... i like the filled up test tubes and conical flask on the table....

[JasonH]

hahahahaha, sometimes I wonder how these guys can look so serious and don't bust out laughing themselves when they shoot ads like that.

Haha - exactly.

The only supplements worth taking IMO is a good whey protein powder and maybe the odd MRP if you're pressed for time at work and need a quick fix. The rest of it is all bullshit. Food is what makes you big.

[DK II]

yeah... i like the filled up test tubes and conical flask on the table....

olive oil and vinegar. 

[njflex]

the only thing that i find funny is the ads,anator is getting me to top olympia shape,then that bombs,so next yr its anabolic halo is taking my build to the next level huh???your 280 guestposing jay anabolic halo is just expensive urine in his toilet.

[timfogarty]

I mean, if you are whacking doses of gear, would 5g of creatine, glutamine make any difference?

it doesn't make any difference when you're not whacking doses of gear either.


if all these supplements really had any effect on building muscle, then why aren't gyms any more filled with muscular guys than they were 10, 20, 30, or 40 years ago?

[powermaxx9]

if all these supplements really had any effect on building muscle, then why aren't gyms any more filled with muscular guys than they were 10, 20, 30, or 40 years ago?

I don't look for muscular guys in the gym, sorry

[aglifter]

It's on the website link I gave.  But yeah, I have a whole shelf in my pantry stocked with this shit.  It makes me big, but it feels funny when I pee...  Not sure if that's related to the anabolic halo or the mexican hooker i took home the other night...

LOL!



 How did you know about this? You must have a jug of " Anabolic Halo ".


 - Block!

[Tapeworm]

I don't look for muscular guys in the gym, sorry

New guy bringing it old school.  

[The Wizard of Truth]

In my shop I pretty much only sell supplements I would use myself,such as whey,glutamine,creatine,dextrose,waxy maize,amino acids,l-carnitine,milk thistle,casien and some gainers such as Cytogainer and Up your Mass which I find are handy mega calorie shakes.
The only 'gimmicky' product I sell is Gaspari's Superpump 250 which I use myself and find to be a good product

[tom joad]

yeah... i like the filled up test tubes and conical flask on the table....

that's the colour your piss will become if you take their product.