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Originally Posted by SSTG
I guess I'm in the minority here. I don't take supplements at all. I really never have, I tried Protein Powder when I first started about 5yrs ago but that only lasted a few months.
I will admit the gains might not be as fast as if I were to take supplements.
But one thing I did learn recently is that (and I believe it's because I didn't use supplements) I hadn't worked out for about 7 months and got a little out of shape, I was ticked that the body could get so far out of shape so fast, when it took so long (years) to get in shape.
BUT Since I have been back in the gym for the last few months, the gains have been huge! Almost to where I left off as far as strength goes at least. I think it's because of not using Supplements. And building raw muscle, if that makes since. Just my 2 cents.
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Well that's the thing with supplements. They are there to supplement. You can get every gain in the world without taking one single thing, other than a good diet. So they aren't necessary. However, they can help immensely if you're doing everything else right, especially as you get older. Protein is my top pick supplement no matter what. I don't think there is anything more beneficial. It's not simply because it's protein, it's because it's fast digesting, which is great after a workout session. Multi-vitamins are probably number two, and a fish oil as number 3. After that, it's all about how fast you want to go. A cup of coffee even works well as a preworkout. Gains are always crazy the first couple of months after a long period of not going. That has nothing to do with supplements or no supplements. Muscles don't really go anywhere, they just shrink. The first couple of months of gains are them retaining more water, and becoming fully used again.