There is a lot of conversation about the need to take nutritional supplements...or not. First off, we need to define the term supplement. To me, and for the purpose of this discussion, supplementation is any nutrient or substance (natural or synthetic) that does not come from your diet. For argument sake, we will omit prescriptions.
There are some nutritional supplements that I think are generally accepted, even if not taken: vitamins and minerals. But there is a world of other supplements out there that are safe and effective and justified.
Most people have a hard time getting in enough protein to support a training regime. That being said, a protein supplement is not only justified but incredibly effective. There are protein supplements for EVERY need, rather you are vegan, on a budget or trying to get jacked. Protein supplements are great for men or women, but they are not all created equal. Often we omit something that could be really great, from a stigma that is fabricated and perpetrated due to a simple lack of education.
Then you have workout nutritional supplements like creatine, nitric oxide products, recovery supplements, endurance supplements and diet aids. Some of these products merely help your body do what it already does, just faster and better, naturally. Other products have synthetic ingredients to 'create' a desired reaction. Just like proteins, not all products are created equally or have the same impact on your body. Some are completely natural and safe, for example: l-glutamine and amino acids. Supplementing with these natural substances that occur in food, just not enough, promotes faster recovery from physical stress (rather from work, chasing the kiddos or killing it in the gym).
There are certainly people who abuse nutritional supplements, and it is these people who have created a negative stigma around a world of possibilities and potential. Like most things in life, if you over do it or abuse it, the possibility of negative consequences are endless, but respected and done in moderation can enhance your life. If you have any question on supplements, which ones you may need, what they do, or if they are safe, you can email me anytime: [email protected].
There are some nutritional supplements that I think are generally accepted, even if not taken: vitamins and minerals. But there is a world of other supplements out there that are safe and effective and justified.
Most people have a hard time getting in enough protein to support a training regime. That being said, a protein supplement is not only justified but incredibly effective. There are protein supplements for EVERY need, rather you are vegan, on a budget or trying to get jacked. Protein supplements are great for men or women, but they are not all created equal. Often we omit something that could be really great, from a stigma that is fabricated and perpetrated due to a simple lack of education.
Then you have workout nutritional supplements like creatine, nitric oxide products, recovery supplements, endurance supplements and diet aids. Some of these products merely help your body do what it already does, just faster and better, naturally. Other products have synthetic ingredients to 'create' a desired reaction. Just like proteins, not all products are created equally or have the same impact on your body. Some are completely natural and safe, for example: l-glutamine and amino acids. Supplementing with these natural substances that occur in food, just not enough, promotes faster recovery from physical stress (rather from work, chasing the kiddos or killing it in the gym).
There are certainly people who abuse nutritional supplements, and it is these people who have created a negative stigma around a world of possibilities and potential. Like most things in life, if you over do it or abuse it, the possibility of negative consequences are endless, but respected and done in moderation can enhance your life. If you have any question on supplements, which ones you may need, what they do, or if they are safe, you can email me anytime: [email protected].
