What do you guys think of this list of "essentials". I found this online and it seems to me to be ridiculous and possibly dangerous. There are quite a few savvy people on here so I thought you might be able to shed some light on the subject.
Muscle Building:
Protein: Provides vital amino acids and rebuilds muscle.
Whey (isolate or concentrate) - Fast absorbing, high biological value, ideal for morning and post-workout. Isolate has no fat or carbs, conentrate has minimal fat and carbs.
Casein - Slow absorbing, high bioligical value. Usually doesnt taste as good as whey (kind of chalky). Ideal for pre-bedtime.
MRP (Meal replacement powders) - Very convenient, very fast, usually nutrient dense.
Creatine: Increase power, strength, recovery, and bodyweight. Recommended to take post workout with carbs. If you're cutting be aware of creatine bloat.
L-Glutamine: Prevents muscle breakdown. Immune support. Supports an anabolic (muscle building) state. Should be taken throughout the day including pre and post workout.
Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs): Prevents muscle breakdown. Prevents fatigue. Immune support. Can be taken throughout the day but post workout is ideal.
Dextrose/Maltodextrin: Simple carbs that support an anabolic state post-workout due to increasing insulin levels and filling glycogen stores. Must be taken post workout.
Essential Fats/ fatty Acids: Support healthy heart function. Regulates mood and brain functions. Anti-carcinogenic(anti-cancer causing). Supports the production of testosterone. Should be taken throughout the day.
Fiber: Yes you heard right, fiber as a muscle building supplement. Promotes intenstinal health and regularity which in turn causes improvement of absorption of nutrients. Lowers choleserol and improves immune function. Taken throughout the day. You should be taking at least 20g a day!
Weight Loss:
Green Tea: Natural thermogenic (fat burner). Natural caffeine for energy. Packed with anti-oxidants for immune support and to combat free-radicals which build up during workouts. I recommend drinking a cup before every workout.
Caffeine: Promote fat utilization and improve aerobic performance. Taken throughout the day.
Ephedrine: Increase alertness. Increase metabolism and burn fat rapidly. Has been banned recently and is hard to obtain but if you can find some and want to lose weight fast, then I definitely recommend this. Taken throughout the day.
Conjugated Linoleac Acid (CLA): Increase lean body mass. Decrease bodyfat. Anti-carcinogenic. Use varies from each individuals' goals.
Yohimbine: Enhance male performance .Burns fat rapidly. There is a supplement called Yohimbine HCL (usually in cream form) that is the closest thing you will come to 'spot reducing'. Look it up if you have really stubborn fat deposits (I've personally never tried it but I know people who have and they swear by it).
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA): Anti-oxidant. Usually used in conjunction with Keto or Low carb diets. ALA has been known in the bodybuilding world to prevent insulin levels from going to high on carb up (high carb) days for low carbers.
Ginseng: Improves excercise performance. Recovery Agent usually used during a cutting diet.
General Health Supplements (for the typical bodybuilder)
Glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate: Anti-inflammatory. Prevents injury from workout. Joint maintenance (essential for those who have joint problems or hear cracking when doing certain excercises). A must for those who juice
Melatonin: Sleep aid. Improves immune function. I recommend this to people who workout in the evenings and have trouble going to sleep.
Ginkgo Biloba: Improves concentration. Brain oxygenation. I recommend this to people who have lost dedication to working out or have trouble concentrating on their workouts.
Echinacea: Improves immune functions. I strongly recommend this to those who get sick often due to working out or stress or those who juice.
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With a little research I found this little tidbit of information on JAMA..
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Antidepressants: Yohimbine can cause hypertension when used with antidepressants (1).
Phenothiazines: Toxic effects of yohimbine can be increased when used with phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine and promazine (1).
Sympathomimetics: Drugs that are CNS stimulants, such as epinephrine, ephedrine, amphetamines, and cocaine, can potentiate the toxic effects of yohimbine. (1).
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs): The toxicity of yohimbine may be increased by tranylcypromine and phenelzine (1).
Naloxone: Yohimbine acts synergistically with naloxone resulting in increased anxiety, tremors, palpitations, as well as erections in male subjects (1).
This is in reference to Yohimbine and it states that when taken with Ephedrine, a supplement listed in the essential list, it can potentiate the toxic effects of Yohimbine. I just wonder how many other dangerous combinations exist in that list.
With a little research I found this little tidbit of information on JAMA..
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Antidepressants: Yohimbine can cause hypertension when used with antidepressants (1).
Phenothiazines: Toxic effects of yohimbine can be increased when used with phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine and promazine (1).
Sympathomimetics: Drugs that are CNS stimulants, such as epinephrine, ephedrine, amphetamines, and cocaine, can potentiate the toxic effects of yohimbine. (1).
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs): The toxicity of yohimbine may be increased by tranylcypromine and phenelzine (1).
Naloxone: Yohimbine acts synergistically with naloxone resulting in increased anxiety, tremors, palpitations, as well as erections in male subjects (1).
This is in reference to Yohimbine and it states that when taken with Ephedrine, a supplement listed in the essential list, it can potentiate the toxic effects of Yohimbine. I just wonder how many other dangerous combinations exist in that list.
