What supplements and where to get them?

Chong Warrior · 4 Jul 2007 at 16:43

dafloppyone said:
Hmm flax seed...ive heard that before..... assuming ive got very good genetics and put on muscle very easily but find dropping bfat difficult apart from green tea and whey. what would you recommed for bfat % drop

Soy Lecithin
ALCAR
Fish Oil

dafloppyone · 4 Jul 2007 at 16:47

fish oil isnt that high in fat?

probably get enough of this from eating 2 tins of tuna a day(sunflower oil).

anyway got these...
Green Tea Extract Powder
-Container: Sealed Bag 500g 1 £3.78 Was: £27.00
Now: £21.60
20% OFF
(Bulk Discount) Acetyl L Carnitine (ALCAR)
-Container: Plastic Tub 500g 1 £4.16 Was: £28.75
Now: £23.75
20% OFF
(Bulk Discount) Soy Lecithin
-Container: Plastic Tub 500g 1 £0.00 Was: £9.95
Now: £8.71
20% OFF
(Bulk Discount)
already have my whey

Subtotal: £7.94 £54.06 Voucher\Referral Discount: £0.00 £0.00 P&P: £0.00 £3.99 Total: £7.94 £58.05a tad expensive.... the cost of going a night out or 2 carryouts...if it does the job its worth it though

Chong Warrior · 4 Jul 2007 at 17:03

Yes fish oils are 100% fat. Flaxseed is around 60% and Soy Lecithin also 60%. Fat's are good for you and help you burn bodyfat

500g of Green Tea would last you about 3 years lol. 100g is plenty

ALCAR is disgusting tasting, I'd buy just 100g of that also and see how you get on with it.

dafloppyone · 4 Jul 2007 at 17:10

heh I prefer getting them all at once especially since I may actually get a job soon, so it gets it out of the way for a while. Im fit.fast, strong, supple and train hard. All I need to do is get rid of the layer of fat over the muscles and im set

The Mad Rapper · 4 Jul 2007 at 17:13

Chong Warrior said:
http://www.myprotein.co.uk/bulk-powders/herb-extracts/green-tea-extract-powder/

It's in stock now. Though some don't like the taste as it's quite bitter, so if you're one of those fussy people then caps might be better. The powder is much cheaper though. The caps say they are 1000mg but only actually contain 200mg of real Green Tea Extract each and will only last you half as long.

Why did they do this? That makes no sense to me. Why not just make tablets with the Green Tea Extract instead of adding crap to it?

I have about 1G each morning of the Extract, I am going to need 5 tablets to get the same effect?

DanH84 · 5 Jul 2007 at 22:09

The Mad Rapper said:
Why did they do this? That makes no sense to me. Why not just make tablets with the Green Tea Extract instead of adding crap to it?

I have about 1G each morning of the Extract, I am going to need 5 tablets to get the same effect?

so you'll go back 5x more often?

Chong Warrior · 6 Jul 2007 at 01:13

The Mad Rapper said:
Why did they do this? That makes no sense to me. Why not just make tablets with the Green Tea Extract instead of adding crap to it?

I have about 1G each morning of the Extract, I am going to need 5 tablets to get the same effect?

There's 200mg of Green Tea Extract and there's also 200mg of Green Tea Powder which will be less dense and a good way of filling a capsule. I'd say 2 of these caps would be the same as 500mg of the Extract Powder. Even 1 capsule would be plenty for one serving.

1000mg is overkill, any reason you take so much? The extract is very potent and I wouldn't take more than 500mg in one go and even that is possibly too much.

Too much of an antioxidant and they turn pro-oxidant.

The Mad Rapper · 6 Jul 2007 at 09:55

Chong Warrior said:
1000mg is overkill, any reason you take so much? The extract is very potent and I wouldn't take more than 500mg in one go and even that is possibly too much.

One of the regulars here said they had 1000mg PreWO. I just assumed that it was safe to do that.

kmistry · 9 Jul 2007 at 11:35

Thread revival alert

How many Omega-3 Softgels should I take and how often, with meals? I was thinking, 1 with breakfast, and then 2 with my post workout meal?

DanH84 · 9 Jul 2007 at 11:38

blimey i just take 1000mg a day. no idea really how much i should have.

Chong Warrior · 9 Jul 2007 at 13:13

The Mad Rapper said:
One of the regulars here said they had 1000mg PreWO. I just assumed that it was safe to do that.

Actually mate after your post I asked a few other people how much they take and dosage ranged from 1000mg to 500mg so you aren't alone.

Also I always guess when I make my Green Tea but this morning I weighed it before putting it in the cup and guess what? 840mg! So I've probably been taking between 2g-3g per day aswell

kmistry said:
Thread revival alert

How many Omega-3 Softgels should I take and how often, with meals? I was thinking, 1 with breakfast, and then 2 with my post workout meal?

Depending on bodyweight you should be aiming for about 6g-10g per day of Omega-3. So have about 6 caps a day, split into 3 doses of 2 caps and have a piece of fish aswell

Tuna doesn't count as it's virtually fat free. Mackerel and Salmon are good sources.

kmistry · 9 Jul 2007 at 14:47

Aye mate, thanks as always! Just had some green tea, eugh! doesn't mix very well any tips? I was thinking of having it with my morning shake which consists of 40G Whey, and water?

Chong Warrior · 9 Jul 2007 at 14:50

I find the only way to drink Green Tea is in hot water (not boiling) this makes it easier to dissolve. I only fill the cup about a quarter full. Once it's mixed, add some cold water to cool it enough so you can just neck it in one, job done

DanH84 · 9 Jul 2007 at 15:56

i feel odd that i seem to quite like the taste of it even as powder.

Chong Warrior · 9 Jul 2007 at 16:05

DanH84 said:
i feel odd that i seem to quite like the taste of it even as powder.

So did I until I got the latest batch, not nice and it doesn't dissolve properly.

dafloppyone · 9 Jul 2007 at 16:37

Chong Warrior said:
ALCAR is disgusting tasting, I'd buy just 100g of that also and see how you get on with it.

lol really thats an understatement...it tastes like some kind of horrible medicine mixed with glue... anyway if it works it works

the green tea kinda reminds me of those sachets of ready to eat just pour in water veggie soups

Jeffstar · 10 Jul 2007 at 12:12

DanH84 said:
hey guys,

Previously i've always been able to get USN products at a much reduced price through my cousin unfortunately that avenue has now closed to me and my whey is beginning to run a little low.

so i need to know, what are the best brands? if there's little difference in quality just give me best tasting? and where can i get it at the best price?

Also i wouldn't mind getting a few other things as well, i already have omega 3 and a good multi vit but i might get some creatine and also a cutting stack... any recommendations at all?

thanks in advance for any advice.

My advice, although i doubt you want to hear it, is don't waste your time and money on supplements.

Who wants to be a slave to taking pills for this, pills for that and pills for the other? IMO, supplements are unnecessary and perhaps even toxic to the body.

Eat lots of good healthy food, plenty of protein, train correctly and rest. These are the only things that i know of that are needed for muscle growth

The Mad Rapper · 10 Jul 2007 at 14:15

Jeffstar said:
Eat lots of good healthy food, plenty of protein, train correctly and rest. These are the only things that i know of that are needed for muscle growth

Yes, that's all Ronnie Coleman needs..."Light Weight!"

Jeffstar · 10 Jul 2007 at 14:49

The Mad Rapper said:
Yes, that's all Ronnie Coleman needs..."Light Weight!"

Hehe, almost forgot about the steroids