Pill/Supplement Question

[Jiffy]

I would stick with the protein shakes for sure. Protein is needed for muscle rebuild. The average western diet actually contains enough protein for the average sport person (not elite athelite though), but the advantage of protein shakes, your body doesn't take on more protein than it needs. So it won't damage you if you don't need it, it just means you will be flushing a little bit of money down the toilet..... literally.

[mlucasone]

Nitric Oxide supplements are nitric oxide stimulators. Its a mixture of certain vitamins that trigger the creation of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is what makes up the lining of blood vessels, and an increase in production expands your vessels allowing more blood flow and oxygen to muscles.

[Mtal]

Creatine and water pills are a recipe for disaster. Don't manipulate your water balance for a temporary enhancement of muscle definition--you'll feel horrible and risk damaging your kidneys, as the previous poster mentioned. Train hard, do sufficient cardio, rest, and eat properly. The rest depends on how well you chose your parents.

BTW Bruce Lee was an amazing martial artist, no doubt. But there is a strong possibility that his training regime may have been his demise.

Respectfully,

Sohan

Not to get off topic here, but I never hear that one. What was it about Bruce's training that did him in?

Oh as for the training, well when I am using creatine, pretty much it bulks me up and I get a heck of a lot stronger, is that what you want? It might not be the thing for you. Plus if your working out hard, at your age, I dont think you really need to get into the supplements, just get in your protien and eat right. Diet is really the key. I am sure Bruce did not take anything (but then again did he?) and look at him.

[Sohan]

Creatine and water pills are a recipe for disaster. Don't manipulate your water balance for a temporary enhancement of muscle definition--you'll feel horrible and risk damaging your kidneys, as the previous poster mentioned. Train hard, do sufficient cardio, rest, and eat properly. The rest depends on how well you chose your parents.

BTW Bruce Lee was an amazing martial artist, no doubt. But there is a strong possibility that his training regime may have been his demise.

Respectfully,

Sohan

Not to get off topic here, but I never hear that one. What was it about Bruce's training that did him in?

....I'm sure Bruce did not take anything (but then again did he?) and look at him.

The official report on Bruce Lee's death was that he had died of cerebral edema (swelling) due to a reaction to compounds present in the prescription painkiller Equagesic. He had suffered a brain injury about two months previously where he had nearly died then from brain swelling. The causes of that collapse was not officially known. In fact, following the initial collapse Lee was given a clean bill of health.

There has been a lot of speculation, none proven decisively, on the cause of Bruce Lee's death, from cannabis to a supposed "death touch" received at the hands of jealous kung fu clans. It has been proposed by several sources that Bruce Lee's hard driving type A nature which led him to such fantastic achievement in his life may have put him at risk for the edema he suffered. His unrelenting physical routine and the way he would push himself to the point of collapse in training and in his movies is the most likely reason that he was succeptible to this injury. Ironically, his greatest strength may have led to the weakness that killed him.

But then, I am only speculating as well. Read Bruce Thomas' book on Bruce Lee. It's one of the better that I have read.

Oh, and as for the comment about Bruce Lee's diet, he was actually a great proponent of supplements, including protein shakes and vitamins. He had great interest in bodybuilding and was one of the few martial artists of his time to perform serious weight training.

Respectfully,

Sohan