Synonyms in a broader sense
supplements, dietary supplements, sports nutrition, performance enhancers, doping
- Supplements/sports nutrition are only one piece in the mosaic of physical performance.
- No substances that are on the doping list are used.
- The long-term health of the athlete is the main focus when taking supplements.
- Supplementation should be coordinated individually. Possible side effects and ethical aspects should be considered when consuming supplements. The exact application and dosage of the supplements is discussed with the patient’s caregiver and recorded in writing.
- To keep the risk of contamination with doping substances as small as possible, orders from the Internet and from unknown producers should be avoided.
In order to become even stronger and look even more muscular, strength athletes and bodybuilders go to their physical limits and usually combine their training with various dietary supplements or supplements.
Starting with basic nutrients such as The choice is almost endless and many remedies promise great success. However, many effects of these supplements are not sufficiently scientifically proven, so there is a lot of ignorance about their effects, side effects and dosages. Important supplements whose effects are beyond doubt are protein concentrates, vitamins and minerals, amino acids, creatine and carbohydrates.
Like proteins, these substances stimulate the muscle build-up after a workout or, like amino acids, have a positive effect on the energy metabolism. Creatine ensures an increase in volume of the muscle cells and thus of the entire muscle. Each individual supplement has its own effect and dosage, which should always be followed.
- Grease
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Creatine
- BCAA
- L-Carnitine
- Pyruvate
- Weight gainer
- Ribose
- Protein powder
Furthermore, the supplements can be divided into other subgroups. There would be the group of basic supplements like: Among the supplements for losing weight are: In addition, there are the supplements for muscle building such as: The newest group refers to supplements for vegetarians and vegans: For the beginner in weight training, protein shakes are best suited to support muscle building and regeneration after training. When taking a shake after each training session, there is usually nothing wrong with it and thus no overdoses can be induced.
Advanced athletes also take Weight gainer to promote mass growth and increase their muscle mass. Creatine can generate further strength and mass growth and should only be taken with sufficient liquid. Strength athletes who want to get the last percent out of their body, supplement BCAAs or Beta-Alanine.
Further supplements for muscle building: Caffeine promotes fat burning and thus provides more energy. In addition, blood pressure and pulse rate are increased, the body becomes more powerful and exhausted slower. With glutamine you can ensure that during a workout until muscle exhaustion, the protein is not used for energy production, but is directly transferred to muscle building. The recommended dosage is five to ten grams each before and after a training session.
- Vitamin tablets
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Caffeine
- Green Tea
- Creatine
- Protein powder
- Whey Protein Powder
- Creatine
- Monohydrate
- Trace elements that support muscle building.
- Protein powder
- Creatine
- L-Carnitine
- Beta-Alanine