my supplement collection

[wnxmaximus]

This is the majority of my stuff. There have been a few empty whey containers that I have thrown out over the last year or so.

How much of this stuff would I deem necessary? None. How much of it do I think has really helped me? About 10-15% has actually been useful in my mind. If I had it to do all over again. All I would have on that table is some pure Creatine Monohydrate and some Muscle Milk. Heck, I havent used protein powder in about 3 weeks anyway. I haven't used whey in months.

This is just to serve as some advice. Products like No-Xplode and stuff do almost nothing for you. Some extra energy, a temporary boost in gains. Spend your money on some quality food instead. Good luck and hopefully more people don't have to have a sight like this to look at.



In this photo (most of it):
10 lbs whey
2.5 lbs Muscle Milk
2 lbs Egg&Milk protein
2 tubs Nos Blast (No-xplode made by vitamin world)
2 tub creatine mono
1 bottle kre-alk creatine
2 large bottles flaxseed oil (probably best thing on table)

multiple vitamins and minerals and herbs including:
green tea
zinc
vit. c
cranberry extract
amino acids
b vitamins
other crap

then some pharmaceutical grade caffeine

yep.... i know lots of you have similar collections, i am just glad i learned at the age of 21 how big a waste it all is.

[Spinman]

sell it to newbs, but its not all a waste, whey is extremely helpful, and the other stuff is cool, lol, as in the fact that it has some cool additives, like green tea for your metabolism and immunity ish, the flaxseed like you said, and creatines all right.

but youre right, and we will hear it over and over and over. REAL FOOD WINS

[wnxmaximus]

yep... even something like whey, it definitely helps but is by no means "necessary" it is just a supplement. it is there to supplement a diet lacking in protein. to be a quick source right after a workout. theoretically we could get that from foods and it would be cheaper. anyways, im not upset by any of it, just a bit wiser now.

[hrpiii]

shouldn't there be a bottle of Jack Daniels in that photo

[jlozan84]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

shouldn't there be a bottle of Jack Daniels in that photo

is that what he dips those cookies in?

[Renegade68]

Put the whole lot on ebay. I bet you make $50 or more.

[jlozan84]

Originally Posted by Renegade68

Put the whole lot on ebay. I bet you make $50 or more.

he'd make more by selling to some newb in the gym though.

wayne, the factory doesn't pay that well man - gotta do what ya gotta do to eat.

[Gill]

I don't care how uber your diet is - you still need to take a multi-vitamin. Other than that, I agree with the overall minimality of results you get from the majority of supplements.

[narcsarge]

Seeing that I always seem to be on a budget, My Cabinet, looks like Mother Hubbards compared to that stash. I have 4 things:

Whey
Multivitamin.
Creatine Mono
BCAA's

I cycle the Creatine because I don't think that, working at a cellular level, the gains are all that noticeable. Use it more when doing heavy lifting cycles. I use the BCAA's to help with recovery and reduce Muscle soreness. Reason I even have them at all is because of what I have read about them here and on other forums. Are these necessary? Nope, but my lifestyle does let me have the luxury of eating 'meals' all the time so supplements fill in a gap. And that is all the should do...

[mitchcumstein]

Wow, my 'supplement' collection is puny compared to yours wayne.

[narcsarge]

+1

Mitch!

[jlozan84]

Originally Posted by Gill

I don't care how uber your diet is - you still need to take a multi-vitamin. Other than that, I agree with the overall minimality of results you get from the majority of supplements.

Gill - I'm impressed with your knowledge.........are you a med student or a doctor? Someone rep this f*cker, I can't anymore.

Originally Posted by mitchcumstein

Wow, my 'supplement' collection is puny compared to yours wayne.

LOL - test prop/tren ace?

[mitchcumstein]

Originally Posted by jlozan84

LOL - test prop/tren ace?

[jlozan84]

Originally Posted by mitchcumstein

that's a big jug man - how full was the tren before you started? bwahaha

[Gill]

Originally Posted by jlozan84

...are you a med student or a doctor?

First year med at MUSC. Studied cognitive neuroscience and physiological psychology in undergrad. The body never ceases to amaze me. Something to learn every day. I love it.

[mitchcumstein]

Originally Posted by jlozan84

that's a big jug man - how full was the tren before you started? bwahaha

Haha, 100ml jug but it was only half full to start. ive hardly made a dent in it after 3 weeks.

[jlozan84]

Originally Posted by mitchcumstein

Haha, 100ml jug but it was only half full to start. ive hardly made a dent in it after 3 weeks.

you are a drug addict and might want to seek help.

[mitchcumstein]

Originally Posted by jlozan84

you are a drug addict and might want to seek help.

i know.