So what supplements do you take while dieting for a show?
We all know the importance of proper nutrition and training in order to achieve our fitness goals, but what about the supplements?
Here is the list of 10 most important supplements and their brief explanation:
1- JUICE PLUS
Juice Plus+ is often referred as the fruits and vegetables in the capsule.
2 capsules of Garden Blend (vegetables) in the morning and 2 capsules of the Orchard Blend (fruits) at night, provide the equivalent of 12 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
Personally, I take it for health benefits since as bodybuilders we don't eat enough of fruits and vegetables. Since I've been using the product, I haven't gotten sick once. Also, I feel it increases my recovery time significantly (lots of phytonutrients).
Some of the great benefits of taking Juice Plus:
- boosts/balances the immune system ( increases Tcell count by 30%)
- delivers key antioxidants that are absorbed by the body ( increases plasma levels of antioxidants)
- reduces oxidative stress ( reduces lipid peroxides)
- improves cardiovasculat wellness ( decreases homocysteine levels, maintains blood vessel elasticity, especially after high fat meal)
- protects DNA
2-CORAL CALCIUM (1500mg per day)
-great source of calcium and excellent alkalinizing agent ( neutralizes poisonous acid waste)
3-EVENING PRIMROSE OIL (1300mg 2x per day)
- source of essential GOOD Omega-6 fatty acids (unsaturated fats)
4-OMEGA -3 FISH OIL (1000mg 3x per day)
- excellent source of essential Omega-3 fatty acids (unsaturated fats)
5-FIBER SUPPLEMENT
- sugar free Metamucil, 1 tablespoon 2x per day mixed with water
6-VITAMIN C (1000mg 2xper day)
- highly effective antioxidant, acting to lessen oxidative stress
7-VITAMIN E (400iu 2xper day)
-fat soluble vitamin that exists in 8 different forms. Vitamin E is an antioxidant and protects cells against effects of free radicals.
8-JOINT STRENGTH AND REPAIR
a) Glucosamine Sulfate, 2000mg 2x per day (joints)
b) MSM, 2000mg 2x per day ( joints and tissue regeneration)
9-MULTIVITAMIN
-twice per day
10- CREATINE
- 5 grams twice per day (once in the morning and once after you train)
