If you're reading the words on this page, you're probably looking to build muscle.
Like most aspiring body builders, you lift, eat, and begin to look at supplements.
Today, I want to talk to you about the best supplements for building muscle.
Before I do, it's extremely important that you do a sufficient amount of research before purchasing any supplement.
Simply going down to your local shop and asking questions just isn't enough.
Remember, store owners are trying to make sales, and not necessarily choose a product that is best for you.
For this reason, I highly recommend looking up product reviews on Amazon and Google before making any final purchasing decisions.
Also it is vitally important to understand that no supplement will turn you into muscle man or muscle woman.
If you would like to get big, you need to diet and exercise properly.
Simply taking some top of the line product just isn't enough.
In fact, many people who spend their hard earned cash on supplements are still at square one.
That is, their body hasn't changed since day 1, even when they began taking supplements.
Before I get into my 4 points, understand that before supplements were made, there were still muscular people.
Since advertising for supplements has become extremely popular, people think they need whatever is being advertised in order to get big.
This is great for the companies who make the products, but not so great for your wallet.
That being said, you don't need supplements to get big, but using the correct products correctly can give you a boost.
1.
Protein.
You have probably heard it before; Proteins are the building blocks of muscles.
In order get big and muscular, your body must have enough protein.
If you can't or aren't able to get this naturally, using a protein powder can be beneficial.
Sadly, protein powders usually aren't approved by the FDA, and for this reason, you have to watch out for unhealthy additives.
Many companies will add unhealthy sweeteners to their products.
Also, watch out for shakes high in bad fats, cholesterol, sodium, or any other unhealthy element.
2.
Creatine.
Many people who want to bulk up take creatine.
Creatine allows your muscles to work harder during a workout, and recover quicker after a workout.
Like most protein supplements, creatine supplements usually are not approved by the FDA.
Some side effects with creatine include dehydration, diarrhea, and weight gain.
While taking creatine, you need to drink lots of water.
The amount of water you need can vary from person to person, but most people recommend doubling your intake.
3.
Multivitamins.
Fish oil.
These two supplements are probably the best supplements that you can take.
They're natural, and although they're usually not approved by the FDA, they are extremely necessary for your body to grow.
Unless you believe your body is getting proper nutrients via food intake, multivitamins and fish oil can be extremely beneficial for muscle growth.
In the end, you could take all of the best muscle building supplements in the world, but if you don't train and diet properly, you will not make gains.
Remember, to really get muscular, your body needs a surplus of calories.
This calorie-surplus will allow your body to grow.
Without it, you won't gain much, if any muscle mass.