Male Supplements & Nutrients

There are a number of supplements and nutrients that have been shown to be very useful for men as they try to get fit and build their muscles. A few of them are described below.

1. The most important and often ignored supplement for health conscious men who are inclined towards muscle building is multivitamin. It is the best option for men who do not consume enough fruits and vegetables for the daily recommended dosage of vitamins and minerals that their body requires. One can go for simple men’s formula without extra iron content such as Mega Men by GNC, which also contains garlic for a healthy heart. One multivitamin tablet per day with the first meal of the day is enough.

2. Another important supplement is creatine, which is also produced naturally in the body and helps in the growth of lean-muscle mass after a workout. Hence, synthetic creatine supplements are becoming increasingly popular to boost muscle mass and strength in body builders. One can use a simple version such as TRAC from MHP immediately after workouts and first thing in the morning on non-training days.

3. Many body builders also use protein powder since they are easily absorbed by the body and contribute fewer calories. Taken after each workout, it aids in muscle recovery and supplies the amino acids required for muscle growth. A very popular supplement is Glutamine Peptide by Sports Science Research, which provides the body with the amino acid L-Glutamine, which is abundantly present in the muscle tissue, but gets depleted during a workout.

4. Natural Hormone Modifiers are supplements that boost the testosterone levels in your body as well as the growth hormone as a result of which greater muscle development takes place in the body.

5. Apart from this, it is necessary to take supplements to control the level of cortisol, which is responsible for muscle breakdown in the body.

6. Other useful supplements include antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E which limit the inflammatory response of the body after a work out, as well as limit the free radical concentrations in the body.

7. Green tea with its fat fighting properties and fish oils which aid in protecting the heart and keeping it healthy can also be used in the form of supplements.