As a strength athlete, you would want to get the best and most reliable results. Of course, you must know that there are supplements that can help you in achieving your goals faster than you can ever imagine. There are two most famous supplements that body builders use to help them achieve toned muscles - Creatine and Protein Supplements.
Creatine
Creatine Protein
Creatine is a natural compound found in body muscles in large amounts. Creatine Monohydrate, on the other hand, is the supplement form and is a combination of amino acids found in original body nutrient. When taking Creatine Monohydrate, there are two recommended methods - one is rapid loading and another is slow loading. With rapid loading, an individual gets 20 grams of Creatine daily and it is divided into 4 doses for 5 days. Slow loading requires only 3 grams daily. Many scientists agree with starting off at slow loading and then moving towards rapid loading but also at a controlled rate. This allows the body to adjust and avoid crashing due to high dosages.
The Journal of Applied Physiology conducted a study about Creatine and found out that it has different effects on each individual person. It all depends on the body type, type of activity, and the pre- and post- workout supplements that best fits the person. Some people who use it see effects within a week while others who use it wait for a longer period to see results.
There is no benchmark on how the product will affect a person. The bottom line is Creatine works and you can see the results. It is guaranteed not to add fat unless the person stops working out because in that case, he stops taking advantage of its affects because it will add mass or weight. Hence, with Creatine as a supplement you are assured that your exercise and hard work will pay off; for others, it just takes some time for results to take effect.
Protein Supplements
There are many sources of protein from which protein powders or bars can be made. Here are a few things you need to know about protein supplements in general.
Protein quality is measured by Biological Value (BV). BV is a value that measures how well the body can absorb and utilize a protein based on nitrogen retention. The higher the Biological Value of the protein you use, the more nitrogen your body can absorb, use, and retain. As a result, proteins with the highest BV promote the leanest muscle gains, given that the right dosage requirements are completed.
For example, whey protein has the highest BV value, rating at 10a. This rating tells you the amount of work it requires you to do and the amount of work it does. What is good to know is that this complete protein sources are less costly than the incomplete protein sources.
Making The Right Decision
It is hard to choose between Creatine and protein supplements, however, it is harder to choose without some suggestions. If you prefer a food supplement that adds more mass than muscles, then Creatine is good for you. If you choose to add more muscles than just plain mass, protein supplements will do the job for you. Remember, a mass is simply an addition; it is not toned so you need to work on it for it to become a muscle.
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