Supplements are a hotly contested issue within the bodybuilding and fitness world. People seem admittedly against them or are so for them they end up selling them. The question is, what is the deal, are they necessary for making serious gains or not?

Supplement’s Are Not Necessary

What the haters say is true, you can get all your vitamins, minerals and Protein Requirements from whole foods. This includes sources like chicken, fish, eggs, even lean beef in addition to pounds upon pounds of fresh organic vegetables and fruits.

With a complete intake of whole foods anyone can burn fat, pack on muscle mass and become the strongest version of themselves. However, there are circumstances when this may not be the best option.

But They’re Pretty Useful

Just because it’s possible to get all your nutrients and Protein requirements from whole foods doesn’t mean it’s always feasible. Whole organic foods are expensive, take a lot of time to make (meal prep) and have short shelf-lives, meaning you eat them all really quickly and go to the store a lot or you waste a lot of money.

For the sake of price and convenience many supplements are a great option for bodybuilders with busy lifestyles and limited budgets. Sure, some are more valuable than others, for example whey protein powder can be found cheaply and can replace a lot of chicken breast for the dollar per pound price.

Skinny Yoked works hard to find and research the top supplements that provide an equal balance of effectiveness, affordability and reliability. Check out the Supplements section of the blog at http://skinnyyoked.com/bodybuilding-supplements/

Gains Found in Pragmatism

Ultimately, the diet that is paired with your workout regimen will dictate your gains and should thus be considered with great care. If you are wealthy and have plenty of extra time on your hands you can get where you want to go with whole foods.

However for most of the population this really isn’t a reality and thus lifters must be pragmatic in how they get the nutrients they need. Combining whole foods and supplements can offer the benefits of both worlds and may be the perfect solution for you.