Would like to get introduced into PED, but want to take it slowly. So I am not even considering to use steroids or SARMS, as I have not even tried any proteins or creatine yet. So the question is this - I have limited money, so I doubt I will be able to buy absolutely everything - what will benefit me the most: BCAA's, protein or creatine? Where is it best to start? Thanks
Creatine, protein or BCAA - what is the best start?
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^Agreed. Diet is the ultimate foundation for building muscle
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Yes. Once you have your diet lined out. I.E. you know your bmr. What your adjusted bmr is based on your activity multiplier. What your body type is ecto endo or meso. What your body needs macros. Then you can time your protein intake via drinks. When to take your bcaas and also glutamine. And how to administer creatine.
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Supplements are exactly that....just supplemental to what gives results....diet and training.
If you are protein deficient then protein can help. Creatine isn't bad either, but neither matter at all if your diet isn't there and you aren't training correctly
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If you are protein deficient then protein can help. Creatine isn't bad either, but neither matter at all if your diet isn't there and you aren't training correctly
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TexasTrash
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I agree with these guys. Work on the diet, if you are still short on protein, consider protein powder but dont rely on it for a lot of your protein consumption. After that Id choose creatine as it is very cheap.....$15-$20 buys you a pretty good supply. BCAAs are a good addition but hopefully you are getting your AAs from your diet and that tiny bit of supplemental protein so personally Id choose that one last.
Yup, nutrition is the key. You just need to be smart about it if cash is @ a premium. If you go to you tube and search "bodybulding on a budget" you may get some hints.
The supplement/combo of supplements will always be dependent on you and your goals at any one given time.
The supplement/combo of supplements will always be dependent on you and your goals at any one given time.
everyone has you covered well... if im just sitting here looking at this question and trying to advise the more important of the three, then protein would be it because that sort of supplementation is key with your diet to both muscle building, fat loss etc... it really depends on if your lacking though... i would say in order of importance, protein, bcaa and creatine in that order...
medeiros13
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I wish RR's diet sticky from AR made it over to ISARMS. I've been seeing a lot of diet questions lately and it'd be nice to say to those people "go read this"
Dear Dylan - thank you for the good answer. Yes, I am on a good diet now, and eat clean all the time. Do one cheat day per week, but nothing crazy. As for the protein - I see that there are several kinds of them - the isolation, concentrate, and one more. Which one would be best?
It depends on what you are looking for. I personally opt for a isolate and concentrate blend on my protein, which usually has better taste and is more cost effective
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Well first off you are comparing things that are not the same and do not share the same purpose
That being said if it was me I would go with bcaa probably. I don't use creatine and protein should come primarily from your diet. Bcaa will fill holes where you need it. Good for during a workout or when dieting.
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That being said if it was me I would go with bcaa probably. I don't use creatine and protein should come primarily from your diet. Bcaa will fill holes where you need it. Good for during a workout or when dieting.
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you want a very clean whey isolate for post workout
for daytime use, i like a combo protein... 1/3 isolate, 1/3 grass fed or concentrate and 1/3 casein... you can create your own at www.truenutrition.com
Gymjunkie38
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Depends on stats do you need too loose bodyfat are u pu fairly lean and want too put on some muscle we need too know more anout you and goals creatine is a staple for me cause it does work and its cheap as fuck brach chains peri workout mainly because i have too eat at least 2 hours before I train in the mprning I go fasted cant workout with food in my stomach and I have a big appetite so I dont need protien powder if I dont want it I have no problem eating 3 lbs of chicken breast a day . Its gonna be very individual person too person
Gymjunkie38
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So we need too know more about you height weight bodyfat goals training history judging by your question uour just getting started and you found your way here because pf an interest in anabolic steroids thats fine but your not ready wait the first year your gains natty will be off the chart you dont need them yet
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