Supplements

[Al James]

I've been on T a little over 3 weeks now and this week i start back seriously at the gym. What i was wondering is if its worth taking any of the available body building supplements. I suppose what im asking is a: do they work and b: will they affect my blood tests a nd give false readings?

[RyGuy]

hitting the gym while on t is going to give you such massive muscle gain that you'd be wasting your time and money taking anything additional. actually, some of the supplements can raise estrogen in the body and therefore negate some of your masculinizing effects.

[anibioman]

i would just suggest using protein powder post work out as it will help build muscle tissue.

[RyGuy]

i would just suggest using protein powder post work out as it will help build muscle tissue.

this. when i said "pills or supplements" i mean like drug store hoaxes or hormones. protein is a great addition to a workout program.

[Al James]

Already doing the protein shakes. Think cos im overweight by a good thirty pounds the fat is hiding any muscle cos the gains seem very slow in coming. I can already lift more weight than i could pre T which is all to the good but i just want some muscles that i can show off!

[RyGuy]

make sure you're focusing enough time on cardio and not just all lifting. it'll help with the extra weight.

[Wesley_33]

Just a warning about all the unneeded stuff like supplements to your heart. I was at my medical aid stataion last week. Still on active duty military. Well the nurse was doing EKGs on folks. She said that a lot of all that stuff can do damage to your heart and if taken over a long time that damage is forever. Two of the guys were on supplements and their EKGs were bad, really bad. She also said that energy drinks will do the same thing.

Protien is good but watch what else in it it. For the most part you can cut weight by doing plenty of cardio and watching what and how you eat. Six small meals a day and plenty of water naturally boost the metabolism. Theres no magic pill to weight loss and if so its not going to be worth the damage to your body.

[ravij]

Zipfizz is a good energy drink. It's healthy, too.